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To: Mariebl

“That’s one of my big concerns about Fred Thompson—whether it’s health or simply lack of desire to run. I understand the people who say they don’t trust someone who wants passionately to be President, but at the same time, it’s going to be a long hard fight against a vicious opponent, and someone who doesn’t have the will or energy to fight, simply isn’t going to win.”

These are my concerns as well. I like Fred Thompson a lot and would jump behind him in a heartbeat if he is the nominee, but we need a candidate who will inspire the country like Reagan did. Sure Fred’s conservative, but his laid-back, indifferent demeanor may not play well with the “mushy middle” voters. That’s what I’m most concerned about.

I also hate to say this of my fellow female voters, but I think a lot of independent women will vote for Hillary because she’s a woman. We need a candidate who will give them a reason to think otherwise. There are very few in this pool of candidates who I think can do that. Of the top tier candidates that is likely either Giuliani or Romney, IMO, even though they may not be the most conservative.


2,766 posted on 05/15/2007 11:02:03 PM PDT by VegasBaby
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To: VegasBaby
I agree. One way or another, we're going to need someone with 'star power' at the top of the ticket, to have a chance of winning. And, sadly, there are going to be some idiot women who vote for Hilary, simply because she's a woman. Personally, as a matter of pride, I'd rather have the first woman president get there on her own merits, than simply because she was married to a philanderer, and enabled him all through her married life. (Where's our Margaret Thatcher?)
2,777 posted on 05/15/2007 11:10:38 PM PDT by Mariebl
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