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I hope he’s as good as his supporters say he is.
I still think that there should be a debate between the top three candidates of each party. Moderators from Fox and CNN. Each question put to the candidates need to be answered by “ALL” candidates and the candidates should not be shown the questions prior to the debate. The questions should be handled by a top security organization and handed to the moderators, one at a time.
I seems crazy that people only get to see the top candidate from each party debate each other. I would much prefer to see three from each party at the same debate. This could be a three hour show. And, don’t let the candidates side step the questions. A third moderator could be employeed to determine if the question was answered. If not, ask it again.
I’ve ran campaigns, we always scheduled fundraisers so that the monies wouldn’t be reported till as late as possible, so the opposition could invent imaginary scandals in the media.
Thanks for the post. What attracts me to Fred is the reason he is running. Early on I recall him saying that he decided to run because he did not like what he saw going on in the country and he fears for the future. I think it his two young children that gave him the inspiration to once again serve. This makes sense in light of the fact that he was definitely sitting in the catbird seat with his current station in life.
That said, it has been a hoot to watch the media and GOP opposition camps hype his delay as being _________________ (insert reason/complaint). He has got millions of dollars in coverage for purposes of name recognition and it is only the political junkies that will remember the delay after he announces. Methinks he is in it to win it and I ain’t got no complaints so far....
Rational explanation as to why, but I don’t understand why that’s a positive for Fred? Doesn’t it give opponents more ammunition to say that he has to be hiding something like disappointing numbers if he times this so he doesn’t make any disclosures until the voting starts? Other than the disappointing one that the campaign/exploratory committee made no effort to downplay until days before it came out, of course.
I think it’s also because he’s stayed out of a lot of the mudslinging that’s gone on before now. Almost all of the candidates (on both sides) have embarassed themselves with comments they’ve made (since in many cases we’ve reduced politics and campaigning to rather than touting your position, attacking the other guy’s position). At this point, he’ll be the proverbial breath of fresh air for the GOP.
Fred for president bump!
This is true, but I predict that Fred will voluntarily reveal his donations, as a way to show penitence for Campaign Finance Reform, and along with proposing his alternative (no limits, full and immediate disclosure on receipt.)
I predicted this a few months back, that he would enter just after the time deadline, as if he wanted to hide the info, then reveal it in a politically impressive gesture of openness.
Bring it on. Let's roll to victory.
So, with September 6th he gets a two-fer. He gets to duck the September 5th debate and hide his disappointing fund-raising. That is inspirational leadership.
Was that because he failed to receive illegal Chinese contributions funneled through a mailman in Daly City?
-PJ
I feel pretty good about this race so far, for me, I’m in a win-win.
I plan to vote for Duncan Hunter in the primary (of course here in Maryland, the race will be all but over by the time I get to vote), but I see no reason to mind one bit if Thompson gets the nod.
It’s going to be a very interesting primary, one I won’t mind watching develop, now that the RINO and the “truther enabler” are both solidly out of every political junkie’s mind. (anyone with a mind to begin with that is).
It truly is going to be a joy to watch.
This is nothing against Sen. Thompson but more of a complaint on the whole system.
If I can buy something with a credit card I can check my account less than an hour later and see that purchase. Why should it take nearly 5 months to report campaign contributions? That info should be published before the check can be cashed.
He’d better get the hell in soon. The anticipation is turning to annoyance and boredom at this point.
The article states that the Jan.31st date will be after some of the "important GOP preliminaries", but ALL of the primaries will be after that date. The events that really count won't be held until after Jan. 31st, so folks will still have plenty of time to make up their minds about the candidates on the basis of the candidates' statements and beliefs, not only the howling of others about some candidates' campaign activities.
Very good post, thanks.
I would like to remind everyone again, that neither FRed, nor anyone connected with his committee EVER stated a donation goal, let alone a goal of $5 million.
This was a media derived figure based on a conversation that said FRed is calling X number of supporters encouraging them to help raise X number of dollars each.
If you don’t take the time to remove it the minor thing will bother you all day.
Well, a whole bunch of candidates put their socks on and rushed out the door without taking the extra time to have everything in proper order.
Some are starting to limp pretty bad and others are complaining that its not fair that Fred isn’t walking on an annoying wad of lint also.
If Fred is the nominee I will vigorously support him. Unlike some on here, who say its their guy or no vote, which will only guarantee a Hillary victory.
-this is the best speculation yet. LOL