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Candidate Profile Tom Tancredo







Party

Republican



Campaign Web Site


TeamTancredo.org




Current Position

U.S. Representative, Colorado


Personal

Birthdate: Dec. 20, 1945; Denver, Colo. (Age: 62)

Education: B.A., U. of Northern Colorado, 1968

Military: None

Family: Married (Jackie), Two children

Hometown: Littleton, Colo.


Religion: Presbyterian

Career Highlights

• U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-present

• Pres., Independence Inst., 1993-98

• Regional rep., U.S. Dept. of Education, 1981-93

• Colo. House of Reps., 1976-81

• Jr. high teacher, 1968-81


Presidential Announcement Date

April 2, 2007

Dropped Out Of Race

December 20, 2007

Books Authored


""In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America's Border and Security," (2006)

"Minutemen: The Battle to Secure America's Borders," (co-authored, 2006)






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