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Prominent Evangelical Leader Likes Fred Thompson
CBN.com ^ | May 16, 2007 | David Brody

Posted on 05/16/2007 7:56:46 AM PDT by Politicalmom

The Brody File just got off the phone with a prominent Evangelical leader who has come to know Fred Thompson. He told me that he's very impressed with him and so are other Evangelical leaders. This leader didn't want to be identified because now is not the time to go public but suffice to say that he seems to be on board with the Fred Thompson campaign.

Let me summarize some other points this person told me. He's been "pleasantly surprised with Thompson's knowledge on key issues", issues that are important to Evangelicals. Though he doesn't believe Thompson will necessarily be a champion on the life issue or others near and dear to their heart, he will be solid. He also told me that Thompson is "better than expected" and Evangelical leaders are looking for an alternative because Romney, Giuliani and McCain simply don't cut it. As a matter of fact, he told me point blank, "Rudy must be stopped" and there is a conversation underway on how to do that.

Another interesting point here is that this prominent Evangelical leader tells me that he's been very impressed with Jeri Thompson. He told me that she is a major plus in Thompson's corner because she is not only a solid conservative but this person told me they believe as first lady, she could very well champion issues that are important to social conservatives like sex trafficking and cracking down on pornography.

Now, as for Mitt Romney, this Evangelical leader who is definitely a mover and a shaker, told me that there is an uncomfortability with Romney. I'm told that certain Evangelical leaders don't by in to the multiple conversions and that's why Thompson would get their support instead of Romney. But that decision HAS NOT been made yet.

On Newt Gingrich, this person tells me that Gingrich never really advanced social issues during his time as Speaker of the House so Newt doesn't excite him. Plus, if Thompson gets in the race he will "take all the air out of the room".

After this conversation, it's pretty apparent to me that Fred Thompson could well be on his way to securing key Evangelical leaders on the road to the White House.


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WOOHOO!!
1 posted on 05/16/2007 7:56:48 AM PDT by Politicalmom
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To: Politicalmom
There are plans with in plans.

This leader didn't want to be identified because now is not the time to go public

2 posted on 05/16/2007 7:58:28 AM PDT by DManA
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To: Politicalmom
He also told me that Thompson is "better than expected" and Evangelical leaders are looking for an alternative because Romney, Giuliani and McCain simply don't cut it. As a matter of fact, he told me point blank, "Rudy must be stopped" and there is a conversation underway on how to do that.

He's right, whoever he is!

3 posted on 05/16/2007 7:59:37 AM PDT by Ol' Sparky
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4 posted on 05/16/2007 8:00:20 AM PDT by Politicalmom (Conservatives want freedom. Republicans want power.)
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WOOT!


5 posted on 05/16/2007 8:12:17 AM PDT by NonValueAdded
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How can this be? Weren’t we told Evangelicals were going to push for Rudy? ;^)


6 posted on 05/16/2007 8:12:51 AM PDT by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Rudy met his third wife when he was cheating on his first wife with his second wife." Jay Leno)
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Evangelicals would at best put a clothespin on their nose and vote for Rudy, i think they would be enthusiastic about supporting Fred.


7 posted on 05/16/2007 8:14:53 AM PDT by xsmommy
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[Jeri Thompson] could very well champion issues that are important to social conservatives like sex trafficking and cracking down on pornography.

By sex trafficking, are they talking about prostitution, or about human trafficking for sex purposes?

One is an issue the federal government should be involved in, and one isn't. Of course, if the First Lady wants to lead a cultural campaign against prostitution and pornography, then that's fine by me.
8 posted on 05/16/2007 8:15:37 AM PDT by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country. Thompson/Franks '08)
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To: Politicalmom

Dobson have a change of heart?


9 posted on 05/16/2007 8:16:34 AM PDT by traderrob6
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To: Politicalmom
As a matter of fact, he told me point blank, "Rudy must be stopped" and there is a conversation underway on how to do that.

I'm always wary of giving too much credibility to anonymous quotes. If this is accurate, though, and the source really is a prominent evangelical, then this is bad news for Rudy.
10 posted on 05/16/2007 8:18:11 AM PDT by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country. Thompson/Franks '08)
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To: Politicalmom

And the best part about anonymous quotes is that no one can be held accountable for saying something, and you can change your mind with being referred to as a flip flopper.


12 posted on 05/16/2007 8:30:09 AM PDT by dmz
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To: The Pack Knight

I think Land will come out for Fred as soon as he declares.


13 posted on 05/16/2007 8:42:11 AM PDT by Politicalmom (Conservatives want freedom. Republicans want power.)
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(((Evangelicals would at best put a clothespin on their nose and vote for Rudy, i think they would be enthusiastic about supporting Fred.)))

This Evangelical wouldn’t vote for Rudy, period.


14 posted on 05/16/2007 9:10:54 AM PDT by freepertoo
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that’s why i said “at best” ; )


15 posted on 05/16/2007 9:14:50 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: Politicalmom
As a matter of fact, he told me point blank, "Rudy must be stopped" and there is a conversation underway on how to do that.

That comment says it all. I agree.

16 posted on 05/16/2007 10:31:17 AM PDT by stockstrader (We need a conservative candidate who will UNITE the Party, not a liberal one who will DIVIDE it!)
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17 posted on 05/16/2007 10:43:42 AM PDT by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: Politicalmom

Encouraging, but all the same, I’d apply the 48 hour rule to this.


18 posted on 05/16/2007 11:10:50 AM PDT by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus (Duncan Hunter wears Fred Thompson pajamas!)
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19 posted on 05/16/2007 11:29:29 AM PDT by Chena (The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right. ~William Safire)
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To: Politicalmom

B T T T


20 posted on 05/16/2007 11:36:31 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker ( Hunter/Thompson/Thompson/Hunter in 08! "Read my lips....No new RINO's" !!)
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