Tom Tancredo

Several Republicans from the 6th Congressional District announced their support for Wil Armstrong today, according to a press release from the Armstrong campaign.

Armstrong is one of four Republicans running to fill the seat U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) is vacating.

GodVoter again protests against Romney in the White House. "Christian voters will not accept a potential Mormon White House," they wrote in an email today, "especially given the possibility of age keeping you from seeking a second term. America led by a President who doesn't believe in Jesus, as has happened in the past, is one thing. America led by someone who believes Jesus is Satan's brother is a different matter."

Just to state the obvious: a McCain campaign official says that while several of John McCain’s primary rivals are receiving some consideration for the vice presidential nomination, Congressman Tom Tancredo is not one of them.  The campaign official says it's not even certain that Tancredo will be offered a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention.

In today's Inside Edge Harvey was crowned Ms. 6th CD in a tight race. So now the real campaign beigns. And the Scheffel Shuffle continues!

U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo: Getty Images PhotoU.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) jokingly announced that he'll be applying for the new Professor of Conservative Thought and Policy job at the Univ. of Colorado, PoliticsWest is reporting.

From the release, as posted by PoliticsWest:

U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) today sent in an application for the new conservative professor job at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Tancredo, a former teacher, was excited that the liberals on the CU staff decided to diversify their educational programs.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo: Getty Images PhotoRetiring U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) has endorsed former Douglas County Republican Party Chair Mark Scheffel in the crowded 4th Senate District GOP race, a Tancredo spokesperson said Tuesday.

Tancredo's congressional spokesperson, T.Q. Houlton, confirmed the endorsement but said he didn't know any details on Tancredo's reasons for backing Scheffel.

Scheffel did not immediately return a phone call Tuesday morning seeking comment.

Steve Ward's candidacy in the 6th Congressional race is threatend by a non-person which will appear on the ballot: "I abstain." So while the Inside Edge has always viewed Ward as the odd-man out amongst the serious contenders in the 6th, on Saturday we could have our first statistcal proof, with delegates saying that they prefer someone not on the ballot before they prefer Ward.

In watching the debate last night at the Southridge Rec Center, we looked at both style and substance in grading each of the 6th CD candidates and here are Wally's conclusions:

Mike Coffman Grade: A

GOP candidates for the 6th congressional district gathered on Monday for a debate sponsored by PolitickerCO.com.

HIGHLANDS RANCH -- Immigration and the Iraq war dominated a debate among four Republicans hoping to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) tonight.

While the candidates have attended several forums this debate, sponsored by PolitickerCO.com and the Sagebush Forum, was the first in this 6th Congressional District race where the August primary will likely determine who will replace Tancredo in this heavily conservative district.

Tonight when the four Republicans who are trying to replace retiring Tom Tancredo square off at the Southridge Recreation Center in the first of PolitickerCO’s sponsored debates, each will emphasize a theme that will likely set the tone for the rest of the campaign. In this debate preview we’ll take a look at each of the candidates, what they are likely to say and how we think it may play.  read more »