Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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Posted on 06/18/2007 4:51:27 PM PDT by Politicalmom
It looks like my Fourth of July plans are safe. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell is reporting today that Fred Thompson will make his presidential announcement after July 4. If you're a loyal reader of The Brody File, you know that I was concerned about having to cover the Thompson announcement during the 4th of July weekend. That was the original story. But clearly the Thompson folks have taken my vacation plans into consideration and have moved it back.
Here's part of the story from NBC: "Sources close to former Sen. Fred Thompson say his presidential announcement will likely come "the first half of July." Senior advisers "wave off" the previously reported July 4 date, saying it would be "presumptuous," even "over the top" to "think our news is more important than the nation's birthday."
Advisers say that date "took on a life of its own" in media coverage. More practically, they say the holiday is not ideal because too many people are busy with their own plans and not tuned in to politics.
So when? At this point, they say they are looking at the first half of July. Some advisers indicate it could go later if all the pieces are not in place. They acknowledged the team knows a decision needs to happen this summer saying, "You can only test the waters for so long" -- adding, that "if it takes four or five or ten extra days the time will be well spent."
Advisers say the time, format and venue of the announcement are all still under consideration. Right now, they're working on core message defining Thompson's candidacy. That's being "sharpened." That's why the Web site is so bare.
On Thompson's decision, one adviser says, "I'd be shocked if we weren't making the leap."
Read the rest here. If you have a suggestion for a song that should be played at Thompson's announcement speech, leave your comments here.
Here's my song suggestion.
http://www.livevideo.com/video/217E58E2DA0140E5A805ED14C6133666/hit-me-with-your-best-shot.aspx
Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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When? Probably after his trip to England, Israel and maybe see the Pope.
Live FRED or die. ;-D
I don't care what they play, it'll all sound like "Hail to the Chief" to me! :)
Don’t Fred on me.
Fred Thompson: The Great Right Hope.
Soon enough.
I want Battle Hymn of the Republic.
How about this Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer classic?
;-)
Fred is the next POTUS!!!!!!
Supported by most browsers.. :-)
Chat is Phun!
“God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood or “Rocky Top”
Some advisers indicate it could go later if all the pieces are not in place. They acknowledged the team knows a decision needs to happen this summer saying, "You can only test the waters for so long"...Advisers say the time, format and venue of the announcement are all still under consideration.
Blithering:
Right now, they're working on core message defining Thompson's candidacy. That's being "sharpened." That's why the Web site is so bare.
Dithering and blithering don't win elections. Does FDT expect the GOP to give him the nomination without the need for FDT to run a coherent, energetic and effective campaign? WYSIWYG. If he can't or won't run effectively for the GOP nomination, we shouldn't expect much from Fred in the General Election besides getting trounced.
Maybe Fred is just getting warmed up, and he'll come roaring out of the gates. This warming up has been going on for months now, and I don't think that we are going to see a different FDT in September than what we are seeing in June.
If FDT does get a tiger in his tank in the next several months, you are all more than welcome to vaunt. I support Romney, but I would welcome another quality conservative candidate to keep Giuliani and McCain at bay.
Yes, he is a repetitive troll but cmon politicalmom.....that was a pretty good shot...:)
I think the “Tennessee Stud” would be a good Fred song, as sung by Doc Watson.....
The Tennessee stud was long and lean
The color of the sun and his eyes were green
He had the nerve and he had the blood
And there never was a hoss like the Tennessee stud
I just saw a clip of him “announcing” on the Tonight Show (from the Jon Stewart Show, I think.)
Leni
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