If Fred Thompson is a straw man for McCain, he will get nowhere. He will not be able to deliver votes to McCain. The people who oppose McCain will not change their vote just because of an endorsement or a friendship. The entire idea is absurd.
I don't know if he is. This is the rumor floating around in major Republican circles and it may be just that - A Rumor. We won't know until or if Fred decides to run.
I think you're right on the mark. It's incredible to me how there appears to be so many people both in politics and/or actively involved with it who don't get this. Incredible.
Bingo!
The ONLY people to benefit from such a ploy would be the Democrats. If Thompson were ACTUALLY doing this for McCain's benefit, he would have none of the judgement or character that I, for one, believe he has.
While we may argue and squabble amongst ourselves- we do all seem to agree one one thing- McCain will NOT be our nominee. Period. Someone needs to tell him that and soon.