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Thompson Is for Real (Run, Fred, RUN!)
The Washington Post ^
| 04/02/07
| Robert D. Novak
Posted on 04/01/2007 9:13:44 PM PDT by SE Mom
In just three weeks, Fred Thompson has transformed the contest for the Republican presidential nomination. It is not merely that he has come from nowhere to double digits in polls. He is the talk of GOP political circles because he is filling the conservative void in the field.
Republican activists have complained for months that none of the Big Three -- Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney-- fits the conservative model of a conservative leader for a conservative party. The party faithful have been waiting for another Ronald Reagan. But in conversations with them the past year, nobody mentioned Thompson as the messiah until he appeared March 11 on "Fox News Sunday."
Thompson was surprised by the reaction to his statement that he was "giving some thought" to running. In the first Gallup Poll that listed Thompson (conducted March 23-25), he scored 12 percent -- amazing for someone out of public life for more than four years who has not campaigned. More important is his backing within the political community. Buyer's remorse is expressed by several House members who endorsed Romney, the former Massachusetts governor.
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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fred; frednottommy; fredthompson; novak; thompson
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To: Stayfree
I'm a fraud for bringing to your attention that Thompson ran as a pro-choice candidate, supported and voted for McCain-Feingold, and voted in favor of bringing more foreign workers into the American economy?
Then you should be able to prove me wrong, instead of just insulting me.
81
posted on
04/01/2007 10:31:38 PM PDT
by
Luis Gonzalez
(Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
To: Darkwolf377
There are alway risks with any decision, but he jumped to third position without spending a dime, as profesional business managers, we think that is brilliant.
82
posted on
04/01/2007 10:32:31 PM PDT
by
Stayfree
(***************************************Fred D. Thompson for President.com)
To: Luis Gonzalez
Okay, I will vote for Rudy.
He will abort my babies, steal my gun, and flood the country with illegal criminal slobs.
Let's get it over with!!
83
posted on
04/01/2007 10:32:45 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
( Hunter/Thompson in 08! Or Rudy/Hillary, if you want America finished off!)
To: My2Cents
"People on FR are fickle, immature, and politically bipolar."
Yes, and this fickle, immature, and politically bipolar person even VOTES, too!
:O)
P
84
posted on
04/01/2007 10:32:46 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
(Join Team 36120 Free Republic Folders. Folding@Home Enter Name:FRpapasmurf)
To: Pukin Dog
85
posted on
04/01/2007 10:33:11 PM PDT
by
Josh Painter
(Draft Fred Thompson: the grassroots "surge that will transform the Republican race." - The Hill)
To: Luis Gonzalez
read the details, you moron.
86
posted on
04/01/2007 10:33:27 PM PDT
by
Stayfree
(***************************************Fred D. Thompson for President.com)
To: Darkwolf377
How is it silly? I mean, how is it in any way untrue or misleading? I'll justify it by saying he did what he had to to save NYC from ruin, and if he needed to make some (very) strange bedfellows to do it, God bless him. And as a conservative Christian, I mean that. But now, if he wants still higher office, that is, if he wants to supplant another conservative in the role of GOP nominee, then he had better communicate to us, his constituents, what his real values actually are.
87
posted on
04/01/2007 10:33:29 PM PDT
by
dangus
To: TBP
88
posted on
04/01/2007 10:34:18 PM PDT
by
Aria
(NO RAPIST ENABELER FOR PRESIDENT!!!)
To: SE Mom
My "ideological" choice this year is anyone who can stop the Democrats from winning.
I think that Giuliani has a real chance to win against the present field of DNC candidates.
I also think that we haven't seen the real DNC candidate yet.
I'm hoping that it isn't Al Gore, because then I don't think any GOP candidate will win.
89
posted on
04/01/2007 10:34:44 PM PDT
by
Luis Gonzalez
(Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
To: Stayfree
You must be a real asset to the Thompson campaing.
90
posted on
04/01/2007 10:36:11 PM PDT
by
Luis Gonzalez
(Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
To: pcottraux
>> In fact, from a conversation I had just today, I'm getting the idea that the average Christian doesn't even KNOW Giuliani's stance on abortion. <<
I'll admit it; I don't know his position on abortion. I know as a NYC mayor, he was pro-choice. I know before that, as a US attorney, he was pro-life. I know his reason for campaigning as pro-choice was a political calculation, but I also know he lost his Catholic faith, which had probably helped him to be pro-life. And I want to know which persona is the real Giuliani.
91
posted on
04/01/2007 10:36:55 PM PDT
by
dangus
To: dangus
All I need to know on that subject is that he said he would pay for the murder of his own unborn grandchild.
92
posted on
04/01/2007 10:38:54 PM PDT
by
Politicalmom
(Thompson/Watts in 2008!! Fear the Fred!! FreeRepublic is FRed country!!)
To: Politicalmom
Yes, I'm sure that The National Review, The Associated Press, and two other publications quoted got their stories wrong.
93
posted on
04/01/2007 10:39:37 PM PDT
by
Luis Gonzalez
(Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
To: Luis Gonzalez
Post links to Associated Press for the AP story and to the Memphis Commercial Appeal for the story attributed to it, please. Sorry, I don't trust "EvengelicalsForMitt.com" as a news source.
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:39:48 PM PDT
by
Josh Painter
(Draft Fred Thompson: the grassroots "surge that will transform the Republican race." - The Hill)
To: Darkwolf377
--can't beat him intellectually... Guliani has indeed a quick wit and sharp intellect.
But FDT has a legal and philosophical intellect of the highest order. And that doesn't come out in his actor roles or his folksy broadcasts. Rather it is seen in his serious writings and analysis.
Witness:
http://www.australianpolitics.com/usa/clinton/trial/statements/thompson.shtml
Vanderbuilt University School of Law must be proud.
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:43:10 PM PDT
by
Hostage
(I'm a Fredhead and I vote!)
To: SE Mom; Howlin; carlo3b; girlangler; KoRn; Shortstop7; Lunatic Fringe; Darnright; babygene; ...
In just three weeks, Fred Thompson has transformed the contest for the Republican presidential nomination. It is not merely that he has come from nowhere to double digits in polls. He is the talk of GOP political circles because he is filling the conservative void in the field. WOO HOO!! Full steam A-FRed!
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:43:38 PM PDT
by
jellybean
(FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
To: Stayfree
Since you're the
vox populi of Middle America, maybe you can answer a question: Would a man who divorced his wife of 25 years promptly upon embarking on a Hollywood career be fit or unfit for the Presidency? Is your answer affected by the fact that that man's current wife is, by an amusing coincidence, 25 years his junior?
Some of us are trying to pick a President, and therefore don't give a damn about the divorces of Rudy, or Fred, or Newt, or McCain, or whoever else decides to throw his hat into the ring. If you're more interested in selecting a Marriage-Counselor-in-Chief, well, that's your prerogative, but in that case you really ought to do some research.
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:45:38 PM PDT
by
Fabozz
(I plead guilty to contempt of Congress.)
To: Luis Gonzalez
"I'm a fraud for bringing to your attention that Thompson ran as a pro-choice candidate, supported and voted for McCain-Feingold, and voted in favor of bringing more foreign workers into the American economy?"
I know you weren't addressing me, but I had to chime in, ok? :)
It's just not fair to criticize Fred's votes on H1B visa'a. We have a certain amount of alloted entries, and he wants, and I want, to make sure they are educated and will contribute to our society. I know many, many immigrants who gained entry through the H1 programs, and each and every one of them strongly desire to become a citizen. Most of them that I know, are conservatives, too. So, it's not like Fred is saying throw the gates open and let everyone in, nor is he saying he wants "workers", he wants future citizens, and he wants to pick them. I agree. The only one that could even come close to being an issue is the so called "chain migration", (against simpson bill), that he voted to continue. But, read the bill, you'd veto is too.
The rest are dealing mainly with H1B's, and a legality that would allow employers to fire employees and bring in foreigners. It wouldn't stand up under challenge.
Pro-Choice...been there, s'plained that already.
:O)
P
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:45:38 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
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To: Luis Gonzalez
I agree. I think Rudy could beat Hillary.
I also believe Fred Thompson can. It's my belief that Thompson would be better for our country.
But- I don't think it's useful to make snide and insulting remarks to my FRiends who support Rudy, or Duncan Hunter or Romney..or..
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:46:03 PM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: My2Cents
"Rudy will win both the nomination and the presidency. Have no fear."
No he won't.
:O)
P
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posted on
04/01/2007 10:47:27 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
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