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Frist says Thompson ‘very aggressively’ considering ’08 run
Nashville City Paper ^
| 03/30/07
| Jared Allen
Posted on 03/30/2007 6:02:49 AM PDT by SE Mom
Bill Frist doesn’t know who is going to win the 2008 Republican primary, let alone the final list of candidates. One thing Frist does know for sure is if his friend and former U.S. Senate colleague Fred Thompson decides to enter the race, he will be “very, very supportive” of a Thompson candidacy.
But with some polls showing Thompson, Tennessee’s second-most-recent former Republican senator, in third place among GOP presidential hopefuls – only weeks after he first hinted that he was considering running for president – talk of Fred Thompson dominated much of Frist’s visit.
Frist confirmed much of the speculation surrounding comments Thompson first made on Fox News Sunday – in which the Law and Order star and movie actor noted that he was thinking of throwing his hat in the campaign ring – by saying he and Thompson have talked at least every other day about a multitude of issues, including a presidential run.
It was just weeks ago, as well, that Frist formally announced that he would not be running for president in 2008.
“He recognizes that at this point in history, people want somebody who can communicate effectively, who can communicate directly, who can cut through a lot of the rhetoric,” Frist said of Thompson. “And Fred can do just that.”
“Over the next several weeks, and it could even be months, he’s going to continue to consider it very, very aggressively,” Frist added.
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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fred; fredthompson; thompson; woohoo
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To: SE Mom
To: Always Right
Rudy would have come to a full stop! Thompson is a lawbreaking rino! This whole Thompson thing is nothing more than a ruse by Chevy to sell more red pickup trucks. I can't understand why you people don't see what's right in front of your eyes...
To: Always Right
I don't know, I heard once that Thompson did not come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Such disrepect of the law has to raise questions about his suitability for the Presidency. I also heard he dated women after his divorce from his first wife. Imagine that!
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:55:18 AM PDT
by
Fierce Allegiance
(There are 2 types of Rudy fans - the uninformed or anti-conservative TROLLS who do not belong on FR)
To: perfect_rovian_storm
It would be funnier if I couldn't actually picture a Rudy supporter making that accusation...
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:55:25 AM PDT
by
RockinRight
(Support FREDeralism. Fred Thompson in 2008!)
To: Fierce Allegiance
Rudy, OTOH, lived with gay guys and cross-dressed.
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:55:55 AM PDT
by
RockinRight
(Support FREDeralism. Fred Thompson in 2008!)
To: HostileTerritory
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:56:37 AM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
I'm guessing that Fred doesn't want to officially declare his candidacy too early. The entire 2008 campaign began prematurely and a fatigue-factor could set in, not to mention if Fred declares now it gives the MSM more time to slander and lie about him. Sounds like stategery to me. Not to mention, as long as he doesn't declare officially, he gets the benefits of 1) all of the media buzz about "will he or won't he", and 2) the additional (non-regulated) exposure from filling in for Paul Harvey and his Law and Order appearances.
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:56:56 AM PDT
by
kevkrom
(WARNING: The above post may contain sarcasm... if unsure, please remember to use all precautions)
To: SE Mom
I respectfully suggest that the reason(s) Thompson is currently in third is that 1--he hasn't declared yet, 2--people know his face but not his name, 3--people don't know his policies.
2 and 3 will be cleared up when he does 1.
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:57:14 AM PDT
by
OCCASparky
(Steely-Eyed Killer of the Deep)
To: OCCASparky
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:57:49 AM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: SE Mom
Fred Thompson For President!
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:59:11 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(God: Always, In All Ways.)
To: RockinRight
Rudy, OTOH, lived with gay guys and cross-dressed. HOW DARE YOU SMEAR HIS RECORD WITH FACTS!
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:59:21 AM PDT
by
Fierce Allegiance
(There are 2 types of Rudy fans - the uninformed or anti-conservative TROLLS who do not belong on FR)
To: OCCASparky
Think about this:
Romney is a great fundraiser. Thompson hasn't raised or spent a dime, and two weeks after just hinting of a run, he's all but evaporated Romney's numbers to an asterisk.
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posted on
03/30/2007 6:59:56 AM PDT
by
RockinRight
(Support FREDeralism. Fred Thompson in 2008!)
To: DManA; SE Mom
Only a politician could utter the words "VERY AGRESSIVELY considering" without blushing. Pure nonsense.Well, what would you expect from leaders who have so often and clearly demonstrated their mastery of "courageous capitulation"? /grin
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:00:58 AM PDT
by
tarheelswamprat
(So what if I'm not rich? So what if I'm not one of the beautiful people? At least I'm not smart...)
To: TNCMAXQ
"It scares me just a bit that Fred seems well liked by a Chris Matthews type. " My thought exactly! Tho, I'm sure that if it looks like Fred Thompson will win the Rep primary than Chrissy will change his tune and find a reason to spray some spittle Thompson's way.
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:04:50 AM PDT
by
sweet_diane
("They hate us 'cause they ain't us.")
To: SE Mom
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:05:59 AM PDT
by
Josh Painter
(Draft Fred Thompson: the grassroots "surge that will transform the Republican race." - The Hill)
To: Sturm Ruger
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:07:38 AM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: TomServo
And the first thing Thompson should do is distance himself from anything having to do with Frist.Amen...
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:07:48 AM PDT
by
johnny7
("We took a hell of a beating." -'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell)
To: DManA
Thank you for noticing. You beat me to it. How does one, "Very aggresively consider" something? Pure stupidity.
To: sweet_diane; TNCMAXQ
LOL! Save that quote by Chrissy. The time may come...:)
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:09:32 AM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: SE Mom; Howlin; carlo3b; girlangler; KoRn; Shortstop7; Lunatic Fringe; Darnright; babygene; ...
“Over the next several weeks, and it could even be months, he’s going to continue to consider it very, very aggressively,” Frist added. There is also this from The Sleuth yesterday:
Behind the scenes, former senator and current "Law and Order" actor Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.), who is being wooed by GOP wise men to run for president, sat with colleagues at ABC News, where he's a radio commentator. His wife, Jeri, certainly looked the role of a presidential candidate's spouse, smiling and wearing an atypically conservative black dress, showing no skin below the neck, unlike what she wore last year to another black-tie dinner. Hmmm, is the new more subdued look a clue to Thompson's plans?
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posted on
03/30/2007 7:13:31 AM PDT
by
jellybean
(FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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