I am the same.
People might think I’m not by virtue of what I say here, but really it’s just basing my views on a few key items:
1. Reality
2. Federalism and the Constitution
3. Net effect - which basically means the best combination of electability and net effect on the issue when elected. Hunter might be “perfect” on abortion, and, while he’s a hell of a guy, he just isn’t going to win. Fred is damn good on the issue despite what some here say and I think he can win.
I'm in agreement. Potato Boy knows damn good and well that abortion is an issue just like asking Republican candidates to raise their hands if they don't believe in evolution. It's designed to scare the mushy middle.
Fred Thompson is doing the right thing, he's fighting the general election fight, and not trying to look like he's too far in the pockets of the religious right that the mushy middle distrusts completely. By saying "the issue goes back to the states where it was before Roe vs. Wade", means that comfort is given to those who don't want to see abortion absolutely outlawed in every circumstance. There are a heck of a lot of people in the swing states who think that, unfortunately.
I'm perfectly happy with Fred Thompson's votes while a US Senator, and I'm convinced he will appoint SCOTUS justices who believe in federalism as well.
If you really want to get abortion completely out of this country, then support efforts that will get it out of part of this country. If Roe v. Wade had not come to pass, then you'd only have free and easy abortion in the blue states, the rest of the country would not be paying for this immorality. Fred Thompson would do everything in his power to restore that situation.