Posted on 10/03/2007 9:36:14 PM PDT by Plutarch
NEVADA, Iowa, Oct. 3 — Twenty-four minutes after he began speaking in a small restaurant the other day, Fred Thompson brought his remarks to a close with a nod of his head and an expression of thanks to Iowans for allowing him to “give my thoughts about some things.”
Then he stood face to a face with a silent audience.
“Can I have a round of applause?” Mr. Thompson said, drawing a rustle of clapping and some laughter.
“Well, I had to drag that out of you,” he said.
Mr. Thompson is a former United States senator, a television actor and a Watergate investigator. His entry into the presidential race was highly anticipated by many Republicans, who saw or hoped to see in him outsized political talent and a commitment to conservatism that would enliven a Republican field that many found lacking.
But as Mr. Thompson campaigned across Iowa this week, he was something other than the dynamic presence that some in his party have been yearning for. Iowans saw a candidate who is subdued and sonorous, a laconic presence who spoke in soft monotone, threw few elbows and displayed little drive to distinguish himself from his opponents...
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NYT story.
EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING being reported is focused on the montage talking point “Frontrunner Rudy” or “Guiliani WILL remain leader”
ALL the NYC based newsrooms are 100% Guiliani.
The pencil-neck dumbwaiters at the NYT like to dish out propaganda and lies, but this one is sophmoric, obvious and ineffective.
Grade: D -
Geobbels is not pleased.
dittos
Just what my other half says. He also shudders when he sees FT with his kids. Since we are about FT's age, hubby says no young wife is worth going through all that again in old age.
I was at the meeting in Marshalltown last Monday. I have to disagree with the NYT. We believe that selecting a president is serious business and we are quiet because we are actually listening to what he has to say, looking him over, assessing whether he is the best candidate, etc. I was very impressed with him.
Fred needs to take his Geritol.
Watch out. If you don’t praise Thompson loudly enough, you might get villified as much as Dobson.
I say that as someone who is inclined to vote for Fred in the primaries.
Thank you! Everyone needs to go to that post.
I knew it! I just knew he was bringing out a distinctively unique reaction from his audience. He is getting people to think on a whole new level.
You mean the "Geritol" that is claimed to be a miracle cure for "tired blood?" LOL
(IMO, it is good to be explicit least we leave younger Freepers out)
With FT, I think most here are NOT going by just newspapers articles, but by his Senate record. And his tone, personality and attitude is the same, naturally.
He is laid back, gentlemanly, quiet, calm, and serious, imo. (his spunk did show up last nite in his comment about Dobson, even tho I like Dobson, FT does slam the Dims too, unlike some other Republicans who only take on their own)
It’s just a matter of timing, do we want that personality and attitude at this juncture?
Can’t wait for the debates!
OK, I'll vote for Fred now.
I just wanted to see which candidate the Times hates the most.
f'ing democrat bird cage liner...
Romney, Edwards, blah, blah, blah....libs....or worse...Rinos...
Here is polling data through 9/29 for IA. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/ia/iowa_republican_caucus-207.html
Why is everyone so scared of Fred Thompson?
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