Tancredo says Obama bigger threat than al-Qaida

[sufrommich]

CANON CITY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo says President Barack Obama is a bigger threat to the United States than al-Qaida or terrorism.

He made the comments while campaigning in Canon City Tuesday, and his comments were reported Wednesday by the Canon City Daily Record.

Tancredo said that Obama posed a threat to the Constitution, saying: "It's not al-Qaida, it's the guy sitting in the White House."

Tancredo also said he believes Obama and Democratic Colorado gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper are "kindred spirits."

Tancredo has a reputation for controversial comments, including a suggestion that the United States bomb Islam's holy sites if attacked by nuclear weapons.

The former Republican congressman is running on the American Constitution Party ticket.

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The teabaggers sure dropped that "respecting the office" shtick quickly, didn't they? Imagine a democrat running for office calling the President "worse than a terrorist".

[BootinUp]

1. I thought he was running for Governor?

More dog-whistle politics at its worst.

[Frustratedlady]

3. That blows my mind. How could anyone come up with that comment?

It's bad enough what people who aren't running can say, but to make that comment when you are running for office is beyond the pale.

This guy is sick.

[Supply Side Jesus]

2. Canon City? Stronghold from the old KKK days in Co.

plenty of that elements still alive and well in that area. He is pandering to his racist base.

of course the media will give this bullshit plenty of play

[saltpoint]

4. If someone already had not suggested that Tom Tancredo is

full of shit, why, I'd say it myself.