Posted on 04/10/2007 1:10:22 PM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm
The Brody File is in constant research mode. For all you Fred Thompson fans out there, grab a seat. Pause your TIVO episodes of Law and Order. Put on hold those portraits you've ordered of Fred Thompson and Ronald Reagan side by side in your living room. I've discovered that when socially liberal bad boy Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee was running for re-election in 2006, Fred Thompson campaigned for him and came to his defense. Here's the money quote:
"There are a lot of reasons I support Linc. We agree on most issues, disagree on some. Obviously, keeping control of the Senate is very important. I don't like the sound of 'Chairman Kennedy.' "
He agrees with Chafee on most issues? The last time I checked Chafee was pretty much off the reservation on most Republican talking points: immigration, taxes, Iraq war, traditional marriage, abortion. Shall I go on? I mean I get it. Thompson believes keeping Republicans in control of the Senate is the key. You know, it's all about the party. There's something to be said for that but I keep getting back to that line, "agree on most issues". That may be hard to stomach for Thompson fans who believe he's the true conservative choice if he runs. Here's a link to how Chafee has voted on the "issues."
Below you can read the article from The Providence Journal back in April of 2006. Comments?
"He may be known better for his performance as deep-voiced district attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's legal drama Law & Order, but Fred Thompson was in Rhode Island last night in his role as a former U.S. senator from Tennessee and Republican stalwart to campaign and raise money for Sen. Lincoln Chafee's reelection. Thompson's message was aimed at Republicans and unaffiliated voters thinking of supporting Cranston Mayor Stephen Laffey, Chafee's primary challenger. Even those who disagree with Chafee should support him to ensure that the GOP Senate does not revert to the Democrats, Thompson said. "I think purging is the last thing we ought to have on our minds these days," Thompson said. "I think nationwide we are evenly divided as a people on a number of issues; we're evenly divided in the Senate and in the House. We, as Republicans, need to stick together." "There are a lot of reasons I support Linc. We agree on most issues, disagree on some. Obviously, keeping control of the Senate is very important. I don't like the sound of 'Chairman Kennedy.' Thompson was obviously referring to Massachusetts Democrat Edward M. Kennedy, who has sufficient seniority to become chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which considers judicial nominations, if Democrats win control of the Senate in the November general election. "In the kind of times we live in, we need people of integrity who do what they think is right," Thompson said. "I served with Linc's father [the late Sen. John Chafee], who, as far as I was concerned, was the most respected man in the Senate, and Linc is in the same tradition."
The amazing thing is that Fred’s comments do make sense. But when he made them, he wasn’t thinking about running for office and needing to cover himself — that’s just what he felt was the right thing to say.
a less honest person would have wholeheartedly endorsed Linc, not made honest comments about disagreeing with him on some things.
I was angry as heck that Santorum backed Spector, but I would still have voted for him in 2006 if I lived in PA. If I had my druthers I would like to see a Thompson/Santorum ticket in '08.
Thanks for bumping the Fred thread.
Thanks for keeping Fred’s name alive on latest posts.
Who could take Savage seriously.
So you’re saying that Levin was wrong but Savage is more wrong.
For heaven’s sake!
No... what I’m actually saying is that you have a DESPICABLE chip on your shoulder, and bash Levin at every opportunity. It’s nothing short of disgraceful. He’s conservative on EVERY cause, he may have mis-fired on this one, but leave it to you to bring out your petty personal grievances on the forum.
What’s a little misfire when it comes to losing the senate.
Such a minor detail. To you!
After all, it doesn’t matter to the troops, our allies, or our own national security.
Why do you think Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution? And besides, at least California and New York get only 2 senators each.
So, just so that I understand this...
People who support Giuliani (a Republican) are “liberals” because they support a “liberal”, and they agree with his “liberal” positions on the issues.
Unless of course, you’re Fred Thompson, who in spite pf his open support for a known liberal, with whom he openly admits to agreeing on “most issues” with, is being sold as the conservative savior of the GOP.
He voted for McCain-Feingold, he’s pro-choice, and he agrees on “most issues” with Lincoln Chaffee.
How is he not a liberal?
That was a rhetorical question. The people who would like to abolish the electoral college would be inclined to abolish equal representation of states in the senate.
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