[2ndDivisionVet]

If it succeeds, it'll be called brilliant, if not, it'll be forgotten.

[Badeye]

‘In that 2000 race, [McCain] was a phenomenon of the guys who rode on the bus with him. ‘

If nothing else, Thompson’s campaign understands exactly what was happening in the 2000 race.

The first couple of primaries are going to surprise quite a few people, both in the MSM and here at FR is my guess.

We’ll see.

[I still care]

I like Fred even more.

[Politicalmom]

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[sitetest]

This is why the Rasmussen pollsters have Sen. Thompson doing better than others, in that they are trying to poll folks who are most likely to vote in Republican primaries and caucuses.

[Betty Jane]

Fred and other Republicans should start a "whisper" campaign against the media for their love of Hillary. Point out that Hillary lied about Chelsea's whereabouts on 9/11, and the press didn't report it. Point out that the media doesn't ask Hillary why she supports amnesty for illegal immigrants, because they know people disagree.

Ask why the media never told us about the stuff Hillary and Bill stole from the White House. Ask if it's ever been returned, and let's have proof. Point out that the media will not ask Hillary about her lying to the American people about Bill's affair. Why did she cover up and should we trust someone who can lie so blatantly to us. And should we trust the media when they cover up Hillary's lies.

Then pass it on to Obama and Edwards to do the same thing. They shouldn't have to compete in an environment where one candidate is safe from criticism.

[Grunthor]

“What happens if you start from the assumption that the conservative base has no respect at all, and in fact has contempt for, the people that McCain spent all his time cultivating in 2000?”

Sounds like someone “gets it.”

[Ditto]

‘In that 2000 race, [McCain] was a phenomenon of the guys who rode on the bus with him. ‘

And if McCain had won the nomination, those same guys would have stabbed him in the back at every opportunity.

IMHO, any Republican with half a brain should understand that the MSM hates him regardless of how friendly they can be when it suits them. Get the message Republicans. These people want you to lose and will do whatever they can to see that it happens. Act accordingly.