“The Tonight Show is a perfect venue for Fred, whether he “announces” or not.
He’s comfortable with people and vice versa, and speaks very well off the cuff, also charmingly self-effacing.
The other candidates can only WISH for this kind of audience.”
But I just wish he would not announce on the Tonight Show!
I want him to call a news conference, give the reasons in a nutshell why he is running, and put it out on the net at the same time. If not a news conference, he should announce next time he gives a speech to a large group.
Of course he won’t announce on the “Tonight Show”. He’s waiting for the Fourth of July for full patriotic limelight.
Meanwhile, Romney and the other candidates are campaigning their hearts out for us.
Actually, I want Fred in because he will take votes away from some of the other guys and my guy will benefit.
I doubt ANY news conference would generate the large (and diverse) audience of friendly and receptive voters that the Tonight Show would. As far as outreach goes, and subsequent YouTube excerpts, I think he will appeal to the PEOPLE rather than the media, don't you?
That would be the most efficient approach, IMO.