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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: Yossarian
What you are doing is a childish thread-jacking.

I was definitely "jacking" my own thread. That is quite perspicacious of you.

81 posted on 03/14/2007 10:59:13 PM PDT by Torie (The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
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To: antiunion person

My law partners keep suggesting that it is time that I appoint a conservator for myself. The time is coming ever nearer.


82 posted on 03/14/2007 11:00:37 PM PDT by Torie (The real facts can sometimes be inconvenient things)
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To: highlander_UW
As was commented on in another thread, I'd love to see him take JC Watts as his running mate...when it gets to that point.

Damn strong ticket in terms of both electability and conservatism.

83 posted on 03/14/2007 11:05:53 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: Torie
I'm quite sure that you have a lot of experience "jacking" yourself.

I'll now leave you alone while in your current session.

84 posted on 03/14/2007 11:06:54 PM PDT by Yossarian (Everyday, somewhere on the globe, somebody is pushing the frontier of stupidity...)
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To: Torie

"The real issue is which accent do Californians dislike most - a Southern accent or a New York accent?"

Speaking as a Californian with some early years in the Rocky Mountain states, I didn't like either type for quite awhile.

The typical stereotypes seemed to apply. The NY-Eastern types would be pushy big city folks. The Southern impression was of folks not too bright.

Many years in international business erased stereotypes. Sen. Sessions is one of the most consistently effective guys, when it comes to clear thinking and clear talking-accent or no accent.

And I had a boss from New Jersey, a stereotypical Italian guy. Smart as could be. Nice guy, too.

Something puzzles me. How do some people manage to not take on regional accents, or to shed same? Gingrich for example.


85 posted on 03/14/2007 11:18:54 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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To: Gelato

Bingo! Also Senator Inhofe had to take to the floor of the Senate with his speech on Theft of Nuclear Secrets when the Thompson investigation gave a bit of a whitewash to the whole deal. Half hearted attempt so when Thompson was one of four Senators to endorse McCain and campaign for him in 2000, Sen Inhofe came out for President Bush and went around the Country campaigning.,


86 posted on 03/14/2007 11:25:03 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Broken Glass Republican -- RudyforPresident2008@yahoogroups.com or http://www.rudygforamerica.com)
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To: Torie

He will have to ignite some passion among the populace, leading quickly to an influx of several million dollars.

Otherwise he will remain only a figure of interest, and at most a vp contender.


87 posted on 03/14/2007 11:47:32 PM PDT by mtntop3 ((u))
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To: capydick

Pure drivel, to start off with Fred is a Lawyer, has practiced and won many important cases. He could raise tremendous amounts of money. He has great name recognition. He is plenty smart, also knows where a lot of the skeleton's are buried in Washington, and Hillary does not want to debate him. Just get behind him or leave him alone; he is the best Republican we can field.


88 posted on 03/15/2007 12:04:06 AM PDT by BooBoo1000 (Some times I wake up grumpy, other times I let her sleep/)
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To: highlander_UW
I'd love to see him take JC Watts as his running mate...when it gets to that point.

A solid ticket.

Both men are excellent communicators.

89 posted on 03/15/2007 2:25:42 AM PDT by TYVets (God so loved the world he didn't send a committee)
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To: capydick
Some interesting facts about Fred Thompson:

*The reason Fred Thompson didn't want to stay in the Senate for long is because all the extra scrutiny kept him from doing his favorite hobby: Prowling the streets at night killing drug dealers.

Fred Thompson stated that the reason he was leaving the senate was because his daughter had died.

Your reason sounds like pure BC.

90 posted on 03/15/2007 2:31:31 AM PDT by TYVets (God so loved the world he didn't send a committee)
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To: Torie

Thompson is stunningly untelegenic.


91 posted on 03/15/2007 3:15:09 AM PDT by tkathy (Rudy/Romney 2008)
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To: tkathy

Whoops, I meant Tommy the Wisconsin governor


92 posted on 03/15/2007 3:16:30 AM PDT by tkathy (Rudy/Romney 2008)
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To: Torie

IIRC, you were on McCain's bandwagon in 2000. Now it's Rudy? If Fred runs, Fred wins. Even Pete Rose knows which way to bet on that one...


93 posted on 03/15/2007 4:35:48 AM PDT by ABG(anybody but Gore) ("We're Living In A Twilight World..."- Swingout Sister)
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To: TYVets

'I'd love to see him take JC Watts as his running mate...when it gets to that point.
A solid ticket.

Both men are excellent communicators'

Yes!! I would like to see that ticket!!


94 posted on 03/15/2007 5:49:20 AM PDT by aimee5291
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To: Torie
This Rudy supporter wonders just who will be the FIRST poster to observe that Fred Thompson is just another ersatz "conservative" RINO fifth columnist. The winner gets the Torie prize.

Without looking down the thread, I'd guess FairOpinion. Or M. Thatcher or Corin Stormhands. Depends on who gets here first.

The official line goes something like "he voted for CFR so therefore he's a doppelganger to help McStain win the nomination". Sounds silly to me but there you have it.

Still, you shouldn't worry. Rudy can beat 'em all in every state. Well, maybe, unless Bloomberg runs.
95 posted on 03/15/2007 6:49:57 AM PDT by George W. Bush
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To: highlander_UW
As was commented on in another thread, I'd love to see him take JC Watts as his running mate...when it gets to that point.

Isn't J.C. one of the GOP big names who has been most supportive of a Fred run?

Yeah, I could see the two of them running together.

Thompson/Watts vs. Rodham/Obama? I'll take that match.
96 posted on 03/15/2007 6:54:40 AM PDT by George W. Bush
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To: capydick

LOL.


97 posted on 03/15/2007 6:55:50 AM PDT by George W. Bush
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To: Torie
Maybe you should share some of you long beautiful hair with Thompson. Just a thought.

I'll take Thompson's look and voice over the bald lisping mayor with the facial tics.
98 posted on 03/15/2007 6:57:56 AM PDT by George W. Bush
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To: Iowa Granny

ping, if you haven't seen this.


99 posted on 03/15/2007 7:38:47 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (I am PRO-VICTORY!!)
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To: prairiebreeze

I hadn't seen it. I'm just booting up for the day.

Thanx.


100 posted on 03/15/2007 7:40:56 AM PDT by Iowa Granny
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