Tom Tancredo, representative of Colorado
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Capably took advantage of the frequent opportunities to address immigration, his signature issue, although he nevertheless failed to own the topic. Still, did his best job yet of staying on message. Boldly and bravely announced that George W. Bush would not be welcome in a Tancredo White House. (Until now, it has been acceptable to sidestep or critique the president, but verboten to forcefully trash him.) If the Republican Party turns in full against the incumbent over the next sixth months, Tancredo's march to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will have started at this moment.
— by Mark Halperin