I like Hunter’s position on illegal immigration, but I like Thompson’s positions on everything.
Moreover, Hunter is a big government type of guy and Thompson is committed to a smaller, less intrusive federal government. there is no question where I come down on that one.
When I go for Thompson, I’m not settling.
If Thompson were to crash and burn, and I don’t think that will happen, then I’d probably gravitate to Hunter, but frankly, I’d be settling. I would not be happy or comfortable. I’d be grateful that at least I didn’t have to choose among Giuliani, Romney, Huckabee or Paul, but that’s about it.
Thank you John. I appreciate where your coming from, and if you feel that way I would urge you to vote for Thompson. I’m not here to dump on anyone who has settled on one of these men.
If Thompson were to crash and burn, and I don’t think that will happen, then I’d probably gravitate to Hunter,
***I think he is crashing and burning.
Over at Intrade, Fred has been dropping like a rock. From 35% down to 5.5%, considerably below Huckabee & McCain.
http://www.intrade.com/jsp/intrade/common/c_cd.jsp?conDetailID=462622&z=1194474228503
2008.GOP.NOM.THOMPSON(F)
Fred Thompson to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 M 5.7 6.4 5.5 91924 -1.9
Also, Fred has a contract for dropout, last price was 5%, current ask is 40%. There is no dropout contract for Hunter.
Dropouts from 2008 Presidential Race
DROPOUT.DEC07.(F)THOMPSON
Fred Thompson to drop out of 2008 Presidential race on/before 31 Dec 2007 M 1.0 40.0 5.0 0 0
The forum at Intrade has some reasonable explanations and conjecture for this “Fredfall”.