First off, his votes are NOT that inconsistent with the image he has right now as a ‘08 contender. As we’ve said before, many of Fred’s votes were based in either a Federalist, “should-the-government-get-involved” point of view, or on Fred’s vast understanding of law. Also, as with any politician, some of his votes were probably because something in the bill wasn’t right.
Let’s be fair to him, and let him address them. I think that’s the standard we hold Rudy McRomney to.
Secondly, like it or not, the idea of Republican Conservatism, from what the vast unwashed public believes, is a major negative right now. I see Fred Thompson as the ONLY candidate/potential candidate who is communicating conservative ideas in a way that is appealing to the masses.
Third, out of the entire field, he’s by far the most conservative, ELECTABLE guy out there.
Any of these arguments made against Thompson apply WORSE for Giuliani.
McCain? He’s nuts and fading fast.
Romney? Well, Mitt’s my second-choice guy, but honestly, the man is a bit too slick for me, seemed undedicated to his job as governor, and I think the Mormon thing is more of an issue (not for me, but for some) than we care to admit. In and of itself, it’s overcome-able, but he has a lot of what appear to be flip-flops. Too many and too recent of a conversion, whereas Fred has not really “changed” on anything, rather, he has reasons for doing what he did then and now. To be fair, I’m sure Romney did as well, and that’s why he’s my second-in-line guy, but I really just don’t trust him, he seems too “slick” if that makes any sense.
Nobody else in the field is honestly worth discussing, whether we like to hear it or not. Discussing Hunter or Tancredo is like discussing what you’d do if you won the lottery: It’s a lot of fun fantasizing, but it’s just not going to happen.
Yes! Your entire post is excellent. Unfortunately too many of the posters on this forum are kamikaze type conservatives who would rather be "right" than effective in politics. If they can't find a true conservative who passes all 14 litmus tests, they pout and will waste their vote on a third party candidate or sit out the election allowing liberals to elect their candidate.
That's what people said about GWB, who (other than his SCOTUS appointments) has been a disaster for conservatism and the Republican Party, which has taken the blame for GWB's largely liberal policies.
I still contend that Hunter is either running for the '12 nomination or a VP slot. Not only is he too obscure to emerge from a pack of senators and governors, he's not running like someone who wants to win in '08.
Couldn't have said it any better myself. I have a serious problem with folks who try to tear down the frontrunner in search of furthering some other agenda. I'd like to know who this author wishes to promote.... instead of Fred?
Good description of romney - slick. Slick for himself - not for us.