WASHINGTON — Colorado Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo, an outspoken opponent of illegal immigration, said today he will form an exploratory committee this week for a possible presidential campaign.
After making a weekend trip to Iowa, home to the first nominating caucus in January 2008, Tancredo said voters there told him other presidential candidates don’t share their views.
“They believe that there is a void in this race that none of the other candidates are willing or able to fill,” he said.
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“Too many people believe that their leaders in Washington have forgotten them,” Tancredo said after the visit. “I want to make sure that their voices are heard in the upcoming election.”