Posted on 05/05/2007 9:26:16 AM PDT by Josh Painter
I really enjoyed reading my former boss' speech delivered Friday night at the Orange County (California) Lincoln Club Annual Dinner...
One can see Fred's platform forming through this speech and his previous remarks over the past few months. Fred is going to campaign against the federal government, as an advocate for state and local government, against the current tax system, and as a true "small government" conservative. This is no doubt shaped by his experiences in the Senate, and before the cynics start doubting Fred's sincerity, I can say that this speech is entirely consistent with where Fred was when he left the Senate. It doesn't reek of frustration with government, but it does show one's concern about a system of government that is imperfect from the perspective of someone who has been there. It also exhibits Fred's belief that this system can work with a strong Executive. I find it hard to read this speech and not acknowledge that Fred has the fire in his belly and will be running for the White House in 2008.
Now, for one take that is totally based on personal desire and not on any inside information - running with Fred's mention of Senator Coburn - wouldn't conservatives just love a Thompson/Coburn ticket? With all due respect for our current U.S. Senators from Tennessee, I have more respect for Dr. Coburn than anyone else in the Upper Chamber. I would love to see him included on any Republican ticket. Combining with Fred would be a dream ticket for me.
If Thompson/Coburn becomes a reality, just remember that you saw it here first.
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Outstanding! Thank you very much, my friend. I’ve already added the link to Fredipdedia...
Awesome!
PING FOR LATER INSPIRATION.
I wish I could remember what the discussion on the floor was about- but I heard Coburn a couple of years ago on the floor of the Senate and thought he was outstanding.
Coburn is listed in the American Conservative Union’s “Best and Brightest.” He’s one of just five U.S. Senators scoring 100% on ACUs 2006 Ratings of Congress. He also scored a perfect 100% in 2005. His lifetime ACU rating is a remarkable 97.8!
Just by way of comparison, Duncan Hunter’s 2006 score in the House was 88. It was 92 in 2005 and 92 lifetime.
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