Tancredo campaign defends commercial
Published: Nov. 13, 2007 at 9:20 PM
DENVER, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo's presidential campaign said Tuesday his ad showing a terrorist blowing up a shopping mall represents a real threat.
The Colorado Republican's campaign is centered on calls for a crackdown on illegal immigration.
The ad is being aired on cable television in Iowa, The Denver Post reported. It ends with a black screen, an explosion and the words "Tancredo -- before it's too late."
"We're doing this to bring attention to a real national security threat," said Alan Moore, a spokesman for the campaign. "The FBI has come out with reports that al-Qaida may be attempting to attack shopping malls this Christmas."
The commercial suggests terrorists can hide among job-seeking immigrants from Mexico and Central America, crossing the Mexican border.
Tancredo remains near the bottom of the crowded Republican field. Iowa holds its caucuses Jan. 3.
The Colorado Republican's campaign is centered on calls for a crackdown on illegal immigration.
The ad is being aired on cable television in Iowa, The Denver Post reported. It ends with a black screen, an explosion and the words "Tancredo -- before it's too late."
"We're doing this to bring attention to a real national security threat," said Alan Moore, a spokesman for the campaign. "The FBI has come out with reports that al-Qaida may be attempting to attack shopping malls this Christmas."
The commercial suggests terrorists can hide among job-seeking immigrants from Mexico and Central America, crossing the Mexican border.
Tancredo remains near the bottom of the crowded Republican field. Iowa holds its caucuses Jan. 3.
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