Iowa Republican Caucus Poll Strategic Vision 5/12-5/20
McCain 16
Giuliani 18
Romney 20
F. Thompson 10
New Hampshire Poll Zogby 5/15-05/16
McCain 19
Giuliani 19
Romney 35
F. Thompson 6
“Of the frontrunners, I like Romney. But a little conservative competition will not hurt.
Is Romney a “frontrunner”? Compared to whom. Ron Paul?
“Bring it on Fred!”
New England RINO and johnny-come-lately conservative of convenience VS an authentic Tennessee conservative.
I like Fred’s chances to suck much of the O2 from Romney’s and McQueeg’s campaigns as soon as he enters.
Authenticity is more appealing than fakery to most.
That maxim easily appplies to leadership and executive ability as well. Two areas in which F. Thompson has (imo) a stature gap. CEO of the United States is not the place for on the job training, no matter how smart the understudy is.
What are the chances of a former Senator winning the general election?
According to history, not very good. Also, looks matter especially to swing voters, and Thompson looks old. His record in the Senate on immigration isn’t so good either.
I like Romney’s chances the best if he’s the nominee, and I think he’s at least as conservative as Thompson, if not more so.