Posted on 09/04/2007 7:30:05 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
After former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson acknowledged in mid-March that he was considering a run for the Republican presidential nomination, supporters of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney were quietly acknowledging the obvious: Their candidate was political roadkill if Thompson entered the contest anytime soon.
But things look very different now. Thompson's decision to delay his entry into the contest until this week not only damaged his own prospects but, more importantly, breathed life into a Romney candidacy that easily could have been snuffed out before it had begun.
Initially, coming from the right side of the ideological spectrum, Thompson appeared to fill the vacuum created when Virginia Sen. George Allen was eliminated as a credible presidential candidate. Even more important, the attorney-turned-actor-turned-Senator- turned-actor seemed to appeal to conservatives looking for "another Ronald Reagan."
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THIS IS BS MOMMY!
He’s just not an executive. Has never run anything.
You should be. Those who raise pretentousness are usually conscious of their shortcomings and trying to get by on hot air, as in your post which says nothing.
Yes, that video says it all. I have no idea what the man really believes, I just know I can’t vote for him.
Liberals are the enemy. They are found in both parties.
Excellent!!!
Romney, in his own words. There’s a bit about gay scoutmasters 1/3 the way through. I wouldn’t let this guy near a judge, let alone allow him to appoint them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IJUkYUbvI
Delegates don't choose, they're chosen. More voters will be watching Leno than any debate this early.
Romney probably is lighting candles and making offerings to the political god altar for keeping Thompson out for so long. Thompson’s delay solidified Romeny’s overall hold on IA and NH. Romney is about to overtake Thompson in 2nd place.
In still predict in the end the big early states will put Giuliani over the top.
Romney probably is lighting candles and making offerings to the political god altar for keeping Thompson out for so long. Thompson’s delay solidified Romeny’s overall hold on IA and NH. Romney is about to overtake Thompson in 2nd place.
In still predict in the end the big early states will put Giuliani over the top.
I must be a quick study ..I dont have to watch them in so many debates to know how they think on their feet. And I am not so sure it is so much thinking on their feet as it is prepared talking points that make me weary.
good answer! lol
I think you over estimate the impact Thompson will have at this point. Especially after ducking this week's debate.
Wow, you must really hate FDT to call him a "has been." Let's see, "Law & Order" in all of its variations is one of the most successful and long-running shows on television, "Hunt for Red October," "Cape Fear," "Die Hard 2," "No Way Out," and "Days of Thunder" were all very successful movies.
I would hate to think what you were saying about Ronald Reagan back when he first ran.
You do know he has a multi million dollar stake in “never run anything.”
Have you any idea, at all, what it takes to handle the staff to manage being an actor, a part time lobbyist, a Senator, and a lawyer?
Besides, FRed is a self made man, against the odds, he has become quite successful in several different professions, unlike Mitty and his family money tree.
Another false smear.
Mitt Romney gave his entire inheritance to charity that he received upon his father's death in 1995. He didn’t pursue a career in any industry with which his father or family had connections, and he stayed in Massachusetts after receiving his degrees instead of returning to his home state of Michigan where his father's influence could have been a ticket for a free ride.
Some may consider his education a product of privilege. He managed to get a wonderful education at BYU (class valedictorian) and Harvard, graduating with honors from Harvard with both an MBA (Baker Scholar) and Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in only four years. Plenty of people graduate from Harvard with one of those degrees, yet don't become the most successful venture capitalist and one of the most brilliant executive managers in the country during the last 50 years.
He did everything the old fashioned way --- he earned it.
Similarly, he's treating the nomination in the same fashion. He's not sitting back hoping that it will be handed to him on a silver platter. He's going out, working hard, meeting the American people and earning their trust and votes.
Rebuttal to Notion Romney Inherited His Wealth HERE
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