[Vigilanteman]

The best guy out there on the issues is Duncan Hunter. I'll take his resume over Fred Thompson's resume any day. I don't rule out that Fred Thompson might make a decent president. I just don't think he will get the chance if he has the nomination handed to him rather than having to earn it.

George Will raises a few more questions about Fred which deserve to be addressed.

[ejonesie22]

With few exceptions, I would agree with you. Hunter is good, but there has been no traction for him what so ever. Sad but true. Fred is going to give a place for his support to roost, at least one better than Rudy and Mitt

The focus however is the assertion that Fred is lazy, which clearly he is not if anyone looks at his career. Comparing Hunter to Thompson resume wise is apples and oranges, each has had a different focus in their lives.

As far as Conservatism Fred is pretty well established in that area. Issues, sure, always are because "Conservative" covers so many bases depending on exactly who one talks to. That's what I always find so interesting here, almost everyone who claims the corner market on Conservatism separates themselves by mere degrees, an issue or two here or there.

Whether Fred walks into the nomination (unlikely, though he may make it appear that way) or "earns it" he will get his shot at the big chair and if he makes a good President, his means of arrival will have little bearing on what he does after the first few months.

George Will's question has been answered, it obviously was necessary, the man was basically recruited. Obviously something was missing. Is Fred getting his "sea legs" sure, but he seems to be coming on pretty good this early on.

As far as Will's other points, they have been and will be answered again and again. Will there be stumbles, of course, just like any other candidate, but Fred's current recovery rate seems pretty good and will improve.