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And just what is he doing there? Well, as I mentioned last week, the I Hate Brown People Party might just need a presidential candidate, though it looks like Tancredo might see if the GOP is in fact racist enough for his tastes:

From the Denver Post:

Tancredo testing presidential run
By Anne C. Mulkern
Denver Post Staff Writer
DenverPost.com
Article Created:01/12/2007 10:07:23 AM MST

Rep. Tom Tancredo is in Iowa this weekend assessing whether he should formally announce a plan to run for president.

"What comes out of this weekend will determine whether or not he sets up an exploratory committee," Tancredo spokesman Carlos Espinosa said.

Tancredo, R-Littleton, is in the state to publicize his book, "In Mortal Danger." But while he's there, he's talking to Republican leaders in the state.

But does Tancredo think he can win? Apparently not, at least as a Republican:

Tancredo often talks about running for president to publicize the immigration issue. If he decides to announce, Espinosa said, it's because he cares so much about the cause, and not because he thinks he can win election.

"Any bid that Tom would put up, it would be fighting for third place," Espinosa said. "Third place would be a huge victory for Tom Tancredo."

Apprently Iowa looks like a nice little prize, as only McCain and Romney are currently campaigning there. And as Espinosa puts it, "McCain is not a very popular guy in Iowa...that leaves a very big void..."

And why does Tancredo oppose McCain so vehemently? You got it, those blasted brown immigrants:

Tancredo objects to McCain's position on immigration reform. McCain was one of the sponsors of the Senate bill on immigration that passed last year. It created a guest worker program and path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Tancredo opposes giving any legal status to illegal immigrants.

I kinda recall Tancredo saying something along the lines of, "if McCain's the nominee, I'll run." Looks like he's taking that threat seriously.