Posted on 03/14/2007 8:16:24 PM PDT by Torie
Thompson Seeking Political Operatives
"The hype over former Sen. Fred Thompson has some substance to it, as the actor-politician has already begun approaching experienced campaign hands in key states," according to the latest Evans-Novak Political Report.
"Thompson effectively embraced the Republican right when he ran for and entered the U.S. Senate. From the perspective of the Republican Party's conservative base, he stacks up well against each of the "Big Three" leading Republican candidates. His voting record (lifetime American Conservative Union rating: 86%) in the Senate is more conservative than that of Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain (lifetime ACU rating: 82%), none of his position-switches are nearly as bad or as recent as those of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R), and nothing in his background is as negative as that of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R)."
"Given enough money, Thompson could make a good run at it by tearing down the conservative credentials of the 'Big Three' and then building himself up as a tax-cutting, pro-life former senator. His acting role on Law & Order does not hurt, either."
Of course, they fail to mention that Rudy supported CFR as well. So that boomerangs on them.
I have seen very few conservatives criticize Fred over the last few days. But the Rudy boosters have been trashing him on the two or three points they have against him. And it is truly entertaining to watch them suddenly become Duncan Hunter fans.
Fred terrifies them. All the name recognition of Rudy without most of the liberal baggage. And far more conservative heft.
I still support Hunter, but I would have few problems supporting Fred if Hunter is unable to gain traction. And most of the Hunter supporters I've seen posting on the subject feel the same way.
The best part of Fred's possible candidacy to date is watching the likes of you spin yourselves silly attacking him. He must terrify you. Every time I think you can't possibly sink any lower, you prove me wrong.
Gingrich was an army brat who lived everywhere. Still, my dad and his brother grew up in Brooklyn. My uncle had a quite strong New York accent, even though he moved to California in his mid-20's. My dad did not move to California until he was 40, and had almost no accent. I asked my dad why the difference. He said it was because he though the New York accent was ugly, and thus "never" spoke that way.
Just get behind him or leave him alone; he is the best Republican we can field.
Lighten up. These are jokes which play upon the fact that he is known for being a tough cookie (conservative). I'd be first in line to vote for him over McRomniani but we can also have fun, can't we?
;-)
Should Thompson declare, it will happen on almost every thread that gets posted, like the other never-ending issues of Freeperdom.
I liked J. C. Watts; seemed like a good man back when he was in the middle of the action. I also like Fred Thompson. President Fred Dalton Thompson, Vice President J. C. Watts - sounds better than a lot of alternatives to me.
Let's hope it's in costume!
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I am not persuaded however that Thompson will actually run however. I don't think he hungers for the job. He is just too damn normal.
KoRn
go to www.draftfredthompson.com and sign the petition. Let's get 50,000 signatures to tell Fred that he has our support and can WIN. Run, Fred, RUN---we need you.
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