[AmericanMade1776]

Is there, however, a huge cash value in the role for which he is auditioning - darling of religious conservatives? Perhaps. But their aspiring darling recently said in South Carolina, "I attend church when I'm in Tennessee. I'm in McLean right now. I don't attend regularly when I'm up there."

"Right now"? He has been living "up there" in that upscale inside-the-Beltway Washington suburb, honing his "Aw, shucks, I'm just an ol' Washington outsider" act, for years. Long enough to have noticed that McLean is planted thick with churches. Going to church is, of course, optional - unless you are aiming to fill some supposed piety void in the Republican field.

(from same article)

[acsuc99]

What is most amazing is how many Freepers have fallen head over heels for Fred. What little of Fred’s Senate career I do remember, is that he was basically to John McCain what Lindsay Graham is now. McCain’s lap dog.

But he’s an actor so he must be another Reagen I guess.

I will wait to hear more specifics from Fred. But unlike others, I’ve hardly been impressed with what I’ve heard so far.

[Izzy Dunne]

Just a note - your link goes to page 2 of a 2-page article.

[Izzy Dunne]

More comments on the previous posting here.

[GeronL]

Rudy isn’t a conservative at all, Romney can’t be trusted and their guys are now blasting away at Thompson. lol. Maybe we’ll get Duncan Hunter when the smoke clears

[gondramB]

>>Thompson, contrary to his current memories, was deeply involved in expanding government restrictions on political speech generally and the ban on issue ads specifically. Yet he told Ingraham “I voted for all of it,” meaning McCain-Feingold, but said “I don’t support that” provision of it.

Oh? Why, then, did he file his own brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold McCain-Feingold, stressing Congress’ especially “compelling interest” in squelching issue ads that “influence” elections? <<<

Hmmmm

OK, we have to look into this.

[azhenfud]

So far, little enthusiasm for anyone else has piqued(2) my movement from the Hunter camp.

[Vaquero]

Not only has Fred distanced himself from this error in judgment, he has come out for repeal of core features of this law and has publicly stated as much.

he is the MOST CONSERVATIVE of the electable Republicans...(and I wish Duncan Hunter could win it all, but it ain’t in the cards....)

Hey if we there were no mistakes, there would be no erasers on pencils.

Thompson/Hunter ‘08

[Flintlock]

This issue has been handled.
Will is just back to his old ankle-biting self. He will do or say anything to hinder the Conservative side of whatever issue.

[MSF BU]

Reagan didn’t have this problem in 1976 or 1980. Of course, Reagan knew what he believed in.

[reagan_fanatic]

Every candidate has their flaws - there are none that are perfect.

Last time I checked, Ronald Reagan wasn't running, and I have a lot of reservations about the others who are.

If elected, I have no doubt Fred will do very well as President. If I didn't think so, I wouldn't support him.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

George Open Borders Will...

For the last year Will and others telling conservatives how they should compromise and nominate an “electable” liberal somehow find Fred Thompson not conservative enough...

Rank hypocrisy...

[Saundra Duffy]

Barf.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Will is a RINO who is criticizing a conservative.

Will is criticizing him for not being conservative enough.

Will prefers a RINO.

Why do conservatives pay attention to such disingenuous attacks?

[papasmurf]

Hey, give your good buddy, George, a call and tell him he forgot to add that FRed ties his shoes with double over and under knots, too.

Mitt Romney 08 Because we suck less than julianie

[Reagan Man]

You do know that George Will is a huge shill for Rooty Giuliani? Will supports Rooty lock, stock and barrel. This is a bogus hitpiece. Next time try posting an article by Deroy Murdock. He’s another Rooty butt kisser. Lock your lips and load.

[restornu]

Discernment, Discernment, Discernment!

Some of us have it!:)

[RockinRight]

Coming from the same guy that is licking Rudy’s unmentionables every chance he gets, and trumpeting Rudy’s “conservative” successes as mayor of NYC?

Puulleeze.

[asparagus]

What has bothered me most is Fred’s body language while announcing for President. He didn’t smile. He didn’t look at the camera. He was bored. Anyone that disinterested in their own candidacy is a blank slate for others to write on. If Fred wants my vote, he is going to have to look me in the eye and tell me why he wants to be President. I still haven’t heard that story yet.

[elizabetty]

"I attend church when I'm in Tennessee. I'm in McLean right now. I don't attend regularly when I'm up there."

Fred is trying to sell himself as the "Washington Outsider." Since he lives in McLean, is he actually the only Republican Candidate for Potus whose primary residence is in Washington?

[Mere]

I am sorry, I do not see the big deal here on Campaign Finance reform. The Rudy people are making a big deal out of this. It one small aspect of a much larger picture. It is a concern but get real here. Fred has the best ability to beat Hillary. End of story.