Posted on 12/23/2007 6:14:26 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Steve King (R-Iowa), in his endorsement of Fred08, reveals quite a bit about his presidential assessment techniques.
The GOP lawmaker says the former Tennessee senator is the only candidate who epitomizes the full spectrum of conservative values. In the past few months Steve King (R-Iowa) has had the opportunity to meet personally with all but one of the GOP presidential hopefuls. He says he carefully evaluated each man on issues he considers important for the future destiny of the United States. "I probed them and tested them on the values that I think are important," King says. After the face-to-face meeting with presidential hopefuls, King decided to endorse Thompson. "Fred Thompson stood alone on those important destiny issues that have to do with our national security, our border security, our national sovereignty -- and [he's] a man that understands the Constitution," commends King. "I found strength at every level with Fred Thompson."
King also believes that "destiny has called" Fred to be the next White House occupant.
Yeah Charles, what about the Tancredo people who went to Fred also. Your “last minute” issue is not much water to pour on these endorsements. Also, did you hear what Ann Coulter said about the King endorsement?
Fred can use campaign staff, as he got a late start. No room at the top for any staffers in the Romney camp, he's already got people running his outfit.
It's not really an "issue", I thought everybody knew King was not sure who he was endorsing until the last minute? Before the Tancredo endorsement, the Fred people had a grand time joking about how Romney was "expecting" the King endorsement -- so I figured it was OK to say that without the Fred people getting upset.
It's gotten to where I'm almost afraid to even say Fred's name, because you never know anymore what will set off the Fred people. :-)
Don’t forget that The Tanc’s staff have gone over to Fred too....says something.
Of the three most conservative candidates in this race, Romney has the best chance.
You are very perceptive Charles. You're such and expert.
Is Romney a conservative? How do you know?
""It is huge, in my book. Steve King is,bar none, the best man in Washington. This is huge." -- Conservative columnist and pundit Ann Coulter on the Steve Gill Show (12-17-2007) reacting to the announcement that Iowa Congressman Steve King (R) had endorsed former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson for President."
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