By Demi Sullivan
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Rallying 620,626 votes as a registered independent was shocking to many Coloradans, but to Tom Tancredo it was only surprising he didn’t get more votes.
Tancredo made it a platform to see what Coloradans wanted out of a governor. The crowd made sure to show great support throughout his humble speech.
“We did what we believed was right for Colorado,” said Tancredo
Tancredo started out by congratulating Hickenlooper on his win, while the crowd showed their disgust with his win. With boos and hisses Tancredo was flattered that people were still at his side but quickly pointed out,
“A loss of a race does not mean the loss of a cause.”
Tancredo smiled and humbly pointed out the progress his campain made.
“Look at where we are from where we started,” said Tancredo.
The candidate pointed out the good race they have had, the progress he has made, and all the changes people want to see from a guvnor. Tancredo talks about how much he has learned, and how he hopes that people will get the change they want.
Tancredo’s wife, Jackie Tancredo, spoke half way through the speech, mentioning what a wonderful experience she has had. Pointing out how shocking the rural support has been so overwhelming and extremely affectionate.
“I hope you keep the people who win accountable, keep them accountable for the things they said,” said Jackie Tancredo
Tom Tancredo kept the focus on the family, having the crowd sing happy birthday to his 5 year old grandson Michael.
“When all is said and done, this is what makes life worthwhile,” said Tancredo, commenting on his grandson’s smile from a simple birthday song.
All the grand kids had their ten seconds of fame through out the speech, the middle son won over the crowd when he claimed,
“You still got it grandpa.”
Tancredo was quick to comment,
“As long as he thinks so, that’s all I care about.”
A subtle end with many thanks fell from the candidate, even though he won’t become govonor this election, it is unsure where the future will take Tom Tancredo.
I really did enjoy reporting this story. I thought it was appropriate timing, and very informative. Politics really should be something as a Journalist, I am well aware of. I found it most frustrating to write about the “looser,” Tancredo had a great race, especially sense he was a registered independent. He rallied a TON of votes, and really showed a great upset across Colorado. I thought I did a good job at incorporating the crowd’s reaction, and Tancredo’s positive emotion throughout the speech. I think that Harrowers story formula was what really made my story great; it gave great tips about what was important to include and leave out. I followed the structure because; I wouldn’t have really known how to write this kind of story without a basic structure. I would come like to be more prepared for next time. I changed my topic at the last second, so for the first 20 minutes I was frazzled and trying to lie out my story and learn about Tancredo.
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