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Thompson Seeking Political Operatives
Political Wire ^
| March 14, 2007
| Taegan
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."
TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fredthompson; thompson
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To: Torie
Face it. You don't believe in Thompson either. He's a lightweight.
To: montag813
The real issue is which accent do Californians dislike most - a Southern accent or a New York accent? An incumbent senator, Tunney, was actually taken down in California, back before rocks cooled, because of his other coast accent. Seriously!
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:25:03 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: Nonstatist
That a quite intrusive speculation on your part. Are you a mind reader or something?
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:26:03 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: Torie; PzLdr
No, Torie, PzLdr is not naive and YOU are the one who needs to "get the real deal". IMO, Rudy Julie Annie will NOT be the GOP Standard Bearer in '08. If he is, you'd better start practicing now on referring to Hillary Clinton as Madame President.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:26:10 PM PDT
by
no dems
(Herman Cain for VEEP in '08)
To: no dems
No doubt I need all the help I can get. Keeps those posts coming!
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:28:08 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: Torie
Thompson Seeking Political Operatives Should he enter the race, Fred Thompson will be a formidable candidate. He'll have more "political operatives" than he knows what to do with.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:28:54 PM PDT
by
EternalVigilance
(Stephen Douglas won a Senate seat. Abe Lincoln became an immortal...)
To: EternalVigilance
Damn, and here I was counting on YOU to get the prize. You failed me yet again EV.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:29:41 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: All
Does anyone have a comparison chart between Thompson and Guiliani?
Fair is fair, lets give the same scrutiny to all.
This is primary season where the candidates prove themselves.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:30:36 PM PDT
by
longtermmemmory
(VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
To: Torie
I'll oblige you.
Fred Thompson = John McCain.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:37:59 PM PDT
by
Gelato
(... a liberal is a liberal is a liberal ...)
To: Gelato
You are definitely a candidate. Kudos.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:38:40 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: Torie
LOL --- I could cheat by pinging those I know would win. :0)
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:40:40 PM PDT
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: onyx
Gelato is the lead horse. Not an alpha post, but definitely a beta. What we need is a Spiff chart I think about now.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:42:31 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: Torie
OMG! LOL --- be careful what you wish for...lol.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:44:31 PM PDT
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: Torie
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:45:26 PM PDT
by
Josh Painter
(Draft Fred Thompson: the grass-roots "surge that will transform the Republican race." - The Hill)
To: Torie
The more I hear and think about a Fred Thompson run the more excited I get about it. I do believe he could go all the way.
Nam Vet
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:46:36 PM PDT
by
Nam Vet
( The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.)
To: Torie; Corin Stormhands
Corin has another graphic ---
horses nags in here too.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:47:04 PM PDT
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: Sturm Ruger
Well it is on online poll, and not a Freeper poll, so it is facially worthless. The only online polls that are useful are those right here on FR.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:47:04 PM PDT
by
Torie
(The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
To: montag813
I admit, Rudy has nicer legs. Let's hope the first debate isn't held in drag, or Fred will be at a definite disadvantage. LOL. So true, at least to some folks.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:47:51 PM PDT
by
Kryptonite
(Keep Democrats Out of Power!)
To: Torie
ROTFLOL! I'm dying here. TOO FUNNY.
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:48:10 PM PDT
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: Torie; Howlin; carlo3b; girlangler; KoRn; Shortstop7; Lunatic Fringe; beyond the sea; Darnright; ...
"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. Sign the Fred Thompson for President Petiton
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posted on
03/14/2007 9:48:14 PM PDT
by
jellybean
(FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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