[jdm]

This is how Hugh comes across:

"DID YOU KNOW THAT FRED THOMPSON HAD CANCER? YES, LIFE-THREATENING CANCER! CANCER, I SAY!"

I stole that line from a blog, but I agree that Hugh seems to be going overboard here, probably since he's got so much love for Romney.

[flashbunny]

hugh hewitt is a largely worthless RINO shill.

[lesser_satan]

bump

[xcamel]

the usual Bravo Sierra...

[zerosix]

Let's see, my 29 yr old son was diagnosed with the same kind of lymphoma, and after treatment, has continued to be pronounced cancer free for 7 years!

The 77 year old mother of a very good friend, has been cancer free of the exact same cancer, for 15 years (more than two Presidential terms)!

The question here is does Hugh Hewitt have knowledge of how long he will live, much less question the health of another?

[ejonesie22]

It’s ok, Fred died from the cancer several weeks ago. Seeing as how that stopped the cancer from returning, it should not cause him any problems once he becomes President.

[eureka!]

Hugh is so vested in Romney that he really is losing credibility. Sad to see....

[ZGuy]

Hugh has always said that in elections he will support the most conservative candidate who has a realistic shot at winning. His definition of “realistic” is directly related to how conservative the candidate is though. Thus he has never supported a truly conservative candidate because he apparently goes into all elections already believing that no truly conservative candidate is electable.

[kellynla]

Hugh who?

Oh the RINO in L.A. who supported Tom McClintock for governor of CA in the 2003 recall until the “johnny-come-lately”, Ahnold jumped on the band wagon...that Hugh?
Yea, well that back stabber, Hugh, has about as much credibility as a screen door on a submarine.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Hugh picked his horse too early. Thompson is ten times better than Romney.

[Reagan Man]

I always knew I was right about Hugh Hewitt. This confirms it. Hewitt’s a RINO loving SOB lowlife.

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Hugh Hewitt doesn’t have nearly the credibility he had a few years ago - largely because of nonsense like this.

[JohnnyZ]

Hugh Hewitt is a totally, 100% committed Mitt-worshipper.

[Ol' Sparky]

That’s because the same man that wanted to stick us with Harriet Meiers on SCOTUS also wants to see RINO Rudy win the Republican nomination for President.

[Irene Adler]

Has Thompson’s entire political career consisted of just two years in the U.S. Senate?

[Perchant]

Does anyone actually think Thompson looks healthy and strong or are we all seeing something else and no one wants to say it?

I suppose it could just be my bias since I’m a Hunter supporter but my eyes are usually pretty trustworthy.

[elizabetty]

Why all the deflecting of this issue of Thompson's cancer?

It was the first thing Fred Thompson made public when he started his "testing the waters" phase.

Thompson thinks it is important and his supporters need a better response to the issue than try to tear down anybody who brings up the subject.

This issue will get A LOT of attention from the media and most assuredly the Democrats so there needs to be compelling responses and not just calling the questioner a "poopy head."

[reagan_fanatic]

I have concerns about Fred's health as well, especially considering the heavy toll being President can exact upon a person.

Having said that, however, I trust his Doctor's assessment of his condition and his ability to handle the job.

Fred will be a GREAT President.

[TornadoAlley3]

Do you know that if Hillary had sex with Bill Clinton she could become mentally ill from a venereal disease.

[MissMagnolia]

Anyone can die, any minute, on any given day. If you are President, this is what VPs are for ......... so to Fred: pick a good one and to Hugh: MOVE ON!

[newgeezer]

Like it or not, on the subject of electability, Fred Thompson's health is a real issue and must be addressed seriously if he is to have any chance of winning the general election.

People know he battled cancer. Therefore, people are understandably concerned about his ability to serve out a four-year term.

Until voters are convinced his cancer is not an issue, it will remain an issue. His opponents—on both sides—will make sure it remains an issue.

The last thing we should want to see is for the so-called "11th Commandment" to be in force during the primaries, only to have our nominee's chances quickly go up in smoke in the general election because Republicans were "too polite" to bring up such issues when we had the chance.

Rather than excoriate any of our fellow lib-haters who would dare to bring up the "C" word and Sen. Thompson, I see this as an opportunity to deal with it now, while there's still plenty of time to find out which antidotes work and which do not.