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Yes ..! The groundswell is growing. Go, Fred, Run!
1 posted on 03/16/2007 1:42:20 PM PDT by STARWISE
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Fred PING!


2 posted on 03/16/2007 1:43:16 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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I'm starting to think he's the man. He's acceptable to conservatives and moderates, and he's not scary to non-Republicans.

Can you imagine him and Hillary in a debate? How about Obama?

3 posted on 03/16/2007 1:43:37 PM PDT by Darkwolf377 (Anti-socialist Bostonian, Anti-Illegal Immigration Bush supporter, Pro-Life Atheist)
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Fred would be great. I would vote for him in a heartbeat. He could win.

That being said, I'm absolutely sure that our betters at the RNC have other ideas, and will give us whichever RINO they please.

7 posted on 03/16/2007 1:47:01 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Islam is a religion of peace, and Muslims reserve the right to kill anyone who says otherwise.)
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I'm warming up to the idea - I hope he runs, I really do.


8 posted on 03/16/2007 1:47:17 PM PDT by Lando Lincoln
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I'm coming around. Currently in the "tell me now" phase. As in, if there's a skeleton in the closet, a bimbo, a deferment he shouldn't have gotten, or an unpaid parking ticket, please tell me now before you break my heart.


9 posted on 03/16/2007 1:49:09 PM PDT by Graymatter
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10. He is a Tennessean - perhaps the biggest plus of all and sorry y'all...you have to be one to really understand.

So was al gore.....;)


10 posted on 03/16/2007 1:50:27 PM PDT by padre35 (I am from the "let's stop eating our own" wing of the Republican Party)
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Oh and while I'm glad he's comfortable in his skin, a note from his doctor would be appreciated. Not being a party pooper, but the 'rats are going to bring it up if it helps them or hurts us.


13 posted on 03/16/2007 1:57:04 PM PDT by Graymatter
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Go Fred, GO


14 posted on 03/16/2007 1:57:08 PM PDT by unkus
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I heard Tom Delay say on Rush that conservatives are looking for a leader and a conservative. The reason Rudy is ahead is he meets the the leadership quality even though the conservative credentials are not there. Fred has both leadership and conservative credentials.
16 posted on 03/16/2007 1:58:37 PM PDT by 11th Commandment
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If you feel as I do, let Fred know it.

Sign the Fred Thompson for President Petiton

Join the Draft Fred Thompson Bandwagon


▲ Click the box to see where he stands on the issues. ▲

If you'd like to be added to the Fred Thompson list, let Howlin or me know.

17 posted on 03/16/2007 2:02:30 PM PDT by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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No Tennessean has carried his home state's electoral votes since Andrew Jackson. Can the Republicans afford to cede Tennessee to the 'Rats?

Fred Thompson has the same birthday as Bill Clinton (but is 4 years older). That's the only thing negative I know about him so far...but the Clintonistas are sure to find something to attack him over.

23 posted on 03/16/2007 2:24:44 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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Eye candy from a FT '08 blog...


25 posted on 03/16/2007 2:35:26 PM PDT by Graymatter
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I'm still pulling for Duncan Hunter AND Fred Thompson on the same ticket.

The 'Hunter-Thompson' ticket! Can you blame me? ......... FRegards

27 posted on 03/16/2007 2:42:01 PM PDT by gonzo (I'm not confused anymore. Now I'm sure we have to completely destroy Islam, and FAST!!)
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I like Fred ok so far, but this list is stupid. Reasons number 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are all the same reason slightly reworded. Reason number 10 is crap. Make it three reasons to vote for the guy and cut the nonsense.


29 posted on 03/16/2007 2:46:46 PM PDT by rogue yam
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T&T?

Fred Thompson/Tommy Thompson?



I think he's the best bet. I'd like to see him run.


31 posted on 03/16/2007 2:48:43 PM PDT by Rick_Michael (Thompson/Newt ----Credibilty and Intelligience (Or perhaps Fred Thompson/Tommy Thompson))
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He easily gets my vote over the existing field.


34 posted on 03/16/2007 2:49:31 PM PDT by mutley
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He is far more likable than any of the other candidates. I will say both Hunter and Romney can be charming too though. Even less-known Ron Paul is a very sweet fellow and comes across well in interviews. McStain, Gilmore, Huckabee, well, I just don't get the same warm feeling toward them, having given them plenty of chances over time.

Thompson has a personality that wears well. Very unlike the leftwing ex-mayor or the Hildebeeste. Because of his acting jobs, people do connect with him. And the fact that he plays characters so similar to himself in movies like Hunt for Red October or in Law & Order really helps him. On issues like abortion, his L&O character Arthur Branch is probably the most conservative fictional character in network TV shows. And, as Branch, he's made strong conservative arguments but couched in the language of liberty and an inherent distrust in granting government too much power over the citizenry.

People want to vote for someone they actually like. Reagan was likable in this sense, even if you didn't really buy into all his policy ideas. Say what you will, it's always been true.

Likability gets you the benefit of the doubt at the ballot box and in pushing for policy in office. This is how Reagan managed to go right past a hostile press and past the liberal Rockefeller wing of the party (now foisting Giuliani on us) and speak directly to the public to get support for his policies.
36 posted on 03/16/2007 2:51:50 PM PDT by George W. Bush
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Fred for POTUS


46 posted on 03/16/2007 3:24:54 PM PDT by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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Fred for POTUS

tan...rested...and ready

47 posted on 03/16/2007 3:29:18 PM PDT by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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I'd love to see a Thompson/Hunter ticket.


48 posted on 03/16/2007 3:30:35 PM PDT by FrdmLvr
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