Posted on 04/01/2007 7:27:10 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
"But Fred is still being coy and I expect that is wearing thin on his supporters."
No way. It's still early, and at the rate these other buffoons are going to drop, his timing will be excellent!
Not wearing thin, but picking up steam!
Tommy was an excellent Governor in Wisconsin - a red state with two very blue cities (Milwaukee and Madison). However, he doesn't have a lot of personal charm. He's more the kind of guy who just gets things done. IMO, he's running for VP.
LOL! I agree - appearance isn't everything, but I don't think either of these guys gives one a feeling of confidence.
And it's not just age or even health - Cheney, for example, regardless of his problems, is a confidence-instilling person who gives a sense of dynamism and capability. But he's not running...
"April Fools joke?"
I don't know.
What I'd like to know is where he stands on illegal and legal immigration. What will he do to change our current immigration policies and laws to change the makeup of our country to what it was during the Greatests American Generation of WWII?
If Tommy's platform on legal and illegal immigration runs parallel to mine, I will definitely vote for him.
I would tend to agree
Yea he was real reliable, that's why Wisconsin is one of only 2 states that has no concealed carry law.
This announcement is a desperation move to confuse two Thompsons.
Tommy was finished as soon as Fred Thompson hinted at running.
Tommy Thompson is just a Carol Mosley Braum to divide votes.
At best he is gunning for a cabinet post.
Tommy Thompson is just a "jammer candidate" we are playing full contact politics now. Which party bosses are pushing this announcement?
I bet it would be interesting to pair up the donor lists with T.Thompson and R.Guiliani.
A very good man but I do not think he has a chance. I do think he would make an excellent running mate for Rudy however.
You do know that states work like the country in that they have a house and senate that must weigh in on laws?
Thompson has served admirably
Sorry - that's what Giuli does.
Some people throw out the term 'porker' for any candidate they don't like. In Tommy Thompson's case, it's correct.
Here's the list since 2001 of some of the porkers of the month.
Tommy Thompson, Sen. Robert Bennett, Sen. Joe Lieberman , Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison , Rep. John Peterson (R-Pa.) , Sen. John Thune,Reps. Tom DeLay , Sens. Hillary Clinton , Sen. Larry Craig
http://www.cagw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=news_porkerofthemonth_hallofshame
My thoughts exactly!
I'll pass on the excitement, thank you.
You forgot leadership. He's got lots of leadership. And he's the only one who can beat Hillary and the only one who puts on clean socks every morning.
Sorry Tommy you showed you were not reliable or a team player when you didn't run for senate. Just go away Tommy boy, just go away.
Fred (Red October) Thompson & Tommy (Gun) Thompson vs. HillaryRodhamClinton/BarackHusseinObama. Now that would be a hoot.
On day two, I will issue a Christian fatwa, and give iran 24 hours to open all nuclear sites to US inspectors that will be guarded by the 101st Airborne. If they do not comply, the bombs will fly.
On day three, I will give syria 24 hours to close their borders and to open the becca valley to US inspectors. If they do not comply, I will destroy damascus.
On day four, I will give the Saudis 24 hours to close all madrassas around the world and bring all the imams home for trial. If they do not comply, I will destroy medina and give them another 24 hours, or mecca will be next.
Order all off shore drilling to begin, remove restrictions on refinery building. I will declare that all middle east oil is the property of the USA {real imperialism} but will share on a 70/30 basis with the country of origin. If they object, destroy their oil producing capabilities.
Order mexico to control their illegal immigrants or we will carpet bomb the borders.
I'll take a day to organize my cabinet beginning with the closing of the department of education, HUD, indian affairs, all welfare programs, all section 8 housing, all federal grants from Social Security to ISS.
It may take a few days to close the IRS, but only after the remaining congress critters vote to repeal the 16th amendment, and 38 states ratify the repeal.
On the 7th day, I'll rest and give thanks to God.
I know I'm dreaming, but I told you that I'm an underdog, so send money and I'll still just keep it.
Be careful.
I don't know what his position is on the issue of illegal immigration, but I do know that no matter what he says, he has absolutly no problem going back on his position. He might say build a wall if he thinks that you'll vote for him, then backtrack and say cirucumstaces change.
I do know he has waffeled in the past on immigration, so I would recommend taking anything he says with a massive amount of salt.
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