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Bob Beckel: Fred Thompson run would be our worst nightmare
The Recliner Commentaries ^ | March 10, 2007 | Dennis

Posted on 03/10/2007 1:47:33 PM PST by Josh Painter

Democratic strategist Bob Beckel admitted, in an interview on Fox News, that Fred Thompson for president would be their worst nightmare. Sounds good to me!

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008election; democrats; divideandconquer; electionpresident; elections; fredthompson; republicans; thompson; thompsonforpresident
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To: Paleo Conservative
Must have been 1995.
61 posted on 03/10/2007 2:22:58 PM PST by Doe Eyes
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To: CWOJackson

It can't be any worse than pictures of Hillary, back then.


62 posted on 03/10/2007 2:23:36 PM PST by nopardons
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To: reg45

"He served 1 1/3 terms."

As of today, so has Hillary.


63 posted on 03/10/2007 2:24:10 PM PST by EQAndyBuzz (The Clintons: A Malignant Malfeasance of the Most Morbid)
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To: Sturm Ruger
Keep in mind that Bob Beckel's purpose is NOT to provide an even-handed analysis of the political question at hand. His purpose is ALWAYS to advance Democrat Party interests, and denigrate Republican Party interests.

Given that, the purpose of his comment may have been merely to stir the pot on the Republican side. He may have infighting and competition for campaign dollars in mind. He certainly doesn't have in mind encouraging the Republicans to nominate their best candidate in terms of winning the election.

IMHO.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article: "Rudy Beats Hillary -- End of Story"

64 posted on 03/10/2007 2:24:28 PM PST by Congressman Billybob (Please get involved: www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: areafiftyone

He'll endorse McCain when this is all said and done




I think the other way around is how this comes down.


65 posted on 03/10/2007 2:24:32 PM PST by eleni121 ( + En Touto Nika! By this sign conquer! + Constantine the Great))
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To: areafiftyone

Right, again. He endorses McCain and then plans on being his VP? How's that theory?


66 posted on 03/10/2007 2:25:26 PM PST by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
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To: areafiftyone

Maybe not, but I think he is the ideal compromise candidate. I could live with him.


67 posted on 03/10/2007 2:26:54 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nopardons

That depends. I see photos of Hillary back then and it simply invokes a gag reflex. Seeing someone is a plain polyester suit can have more of a mesmerizing affect. For instance, image a photo of Sean Vannity with his $200 haircut mused, or Bill O'Really in a lime green leisure suit. You'll sit there and stare in disbelief.


68 posted on 03/10/2007 2:28:00 PM PST by CWOJackson
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To: areafiftyone

areafiftyone wrote: "A source close to Thompson said that Thompson will not run for president, period."

Politically, there is no closer "source" to Fred Thompson than Howard Baker. And according to TheHill.com:

"Thompson has told allies in recent days that he is exploring seriously a bid for president in 2008 in response to what he has described as strong encouragement from Republicans dissatisfied with the current slate of candidates."

"One senior Republican strategist dismissed talk that McCain, Romney and Giuliani have too great a head start in fundraising and organization for Thompson to catch up. The strategist said Thompson has an opening since many Republicans have concerns about the other three hopefuls. Giuliani has raised concern among conservative Republicans because of positions in favor of abortion rights, gun control and gay rights."

Any hesitancy FDT may have had to spare his friend John McCain's feelings have probably fallen by the wayside in recent days as McCain's numbers have tanked.

Run, Fred, Run!


69 posted on 03/10/2007 2:29:45 PM PST by Josh Painter ("The Clintons don't take a dump, son, without a plan.")
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To: Sturm Ruger

Nonsense!

Rudy is the one the Dems are afraid of.

They are just working hard to con the Republicans to nominate ANYONE BUT Rudy, because they CAN BEAT ANYONE BUT RUDY.


Thomson would split the Republicans and we would end up with McCain and I cannot think of a worst choice than McCain vs. Hillary and of course Hillary would win.


70 posted on 03/10/2007 2:30:26 PM PST by FairOpinion (Tell Congress: Work for Victory in Iraq. Stop Hillary. Go to: http://www.TheVanguard.org)
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To: Sturm Ruger

I wouldn't take Bob Beckel at his word if he said the sun was out at high noon.


71 posted on 03/10/2007 2:30:33 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s......you weren't really there)
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To: CWOJackson

Acccccccccccck.......I don't even want to imagine any of those things, let alone see pictures!


72 posted on 03/10/2007 2:30:36 PM PST by nopardons
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To: StoneWall Brigade; areafiftyone

If Hillary or Carville said that, I'd worry - but Beckel's a simpleton and not somebody I'd worry about "having the goods" on someone.


73 posted on 03/10/2007 2:30:50 PM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: Miss Didi
"He endorses McCain and then plans on being his VP? How's that theory?"

Far more chance of that happening then what you seen from the Duncanites: Hunter/Thompson.

I wonder what makes them think a well known and successful Senator would reenter politics to play second fiddle to a little known big spending Congressman.

74 posted on 03/10/2007 2:30:50 PM PST by CWOJackson
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To: Miss Didi

Interesting theory.


75 posted on 03/10/2007 2:31:03 PM PST by nopardons
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To: Paleo Conservative

Not that that is hard, or anything.


76 posted on 03/10/2007 2:31:46 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: areafiftyone

Also an OLD story - everything the last few days has suggested he's considering a run now even if he weren't before.

Are you worried Fred might knock your favorite RINO Rudy off his wagon?


77 posted on 03/10/2007 2:31:56 PM PST by RockinRight (My wish for Islam - The Glass Parking Lot Formerly Known As The Middle East.)
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To: areafiftyone

Nobody in their right mind wants McCain. I do not want Rudy or McCain. I would rather vote for Jed Clampitt.

Can anyone help me?


78 posted on 03/10/2007 2:32:26 PM PST by dforest (Liberals love crisis, create crisis and then dwell on them.)
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To: eleni121
I just hope he doesn't have too much personal (ex wives) baggage like Newt and Rudy.

Nah he was just married twice like Reagan and many others. He has a wife who is very young and pretty.

79 posted on 03/10/2007 2:33:14 PM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: Miss Didi

NOW THAT sounds more logical.


80 posted on 03/10/2007 2:34:23 PM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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