Fred Thompson -- "He Just has a Presence About Him"

Blogs For Fred Thompson ^ | September 17, 2007 | brkcmo

[blogsforthompson.com]

Here is an outstanding piece about Fred Thompson and his ability to connect with people, focusing on his recent campaign swing through Florida. The writer does a good job of conveying Fred's ability to connect on an emotional level to the crowds that come to see him. While the beltway pundits are saying Fred is "boring", the people who actually see and hear Fred are telling a different story. He is coming across as real, genuine, and conservative. That is a winning combination. I have bolded some key statements in the portion of the article posted below.

The Dr. Phil bit is Fred Thompson's comedy gold.

The Republican presidential candidate uses it every time he greets a crowd. It goes like this:

"I was in an airport not too long ago and a lady came running up to me and says, 'Can I have your autograph please? My husband and I are just the biggest fans of yours. We watch you on television all the time.'

"I said, 'Why, yes, ma'am.'

"But before I could sign my name she said, 'How long you gonna be in town, Dr. Phil?' "

Laughter washes over the crowd, and now the former Tennessee senator is in control. He's entertaining, he's funny and he makes people feel good.

"He's so charismatic," said Richard Briggs, a retired school administrator who saw Thompson at The Villages. "He just has a presence about him."

That presence is Thompson's most valuable tool......

[2ndDivisionVet]

Also here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897684/posts

[Pistolshot]

The next line of the joke.....”Now, YOU might think that’s funny....”

[MrB]

Let’s see - we could have a president who “makes you feel good” about yourself and America,

or we could have a Democrat.

[blogsforthompson.com]

Sorry, didn’t see that even though I tried to check before posting. That’s the trouble with growing older!

[NavyCanDo]

I was Fred Head before there was even a hint that he may run. I hadn’t a clue who he was as an actor or politician, being introduced to him the first time when he was feeling in for Paul Harvey. He was commenting on the “progress in Iraq” and he was doing such a remarkable job I said “man, it would be nice to have a guy like him run for President.” About two weeks later, a story right here on the FR hinted that he may his hat in the ring.

[reagan_fanatic]

[2ndDivisionVet]

Not a problem, I’m glad you’re getting the word out. BTW, you have FReepmail...

[freekitty]

I am sorry; but that does not entitle him to be President.

[trisham]

I am sorry; but that does not entitle him to be President.

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Good grief.