Tommy Thompson, former Governor of Wisconsin

Tom Tancredo, born December 20, 1945 in Colorado, U.S. Representative from that state and leading advocate for immigration reform. The Associated Press reported on June 12, 2005 that he was considering running. Tancredo is considered to be a long shot by many observers but has a dedicated grassroots following among paleoconservatives. He has visited early Presidential primary states such as new New Hampshire, Michigan and Iowa to begin building popular support and has polled favorably amongst grassroots Republicans. Tancredo announed on January 16, 2007 that he was forming an exploratory committee.