Posted on 12/01/2007 5:35:19 PM PST by Bobbisox
“I don’t know whether Fred Thompson will ultimately prevail as the Republican Party’s nominee for President, but I find myself rooting for him, because, even if there were no other reason (and I think there are many), he drives the mainstream media crazy by paying absolutely no attention to them."
(Excerpt) Read more at patsajak.com ...
As they fretted over his late entry into the race and warned of the consequences of that strategy, Thompson met with potential supporters, went through trial and error with a campaign staff, used outlets like YouTube to communicate with voters, and, taking his own sweet time, had the nerve to formally announce his candidacy on a late-night talk show. When you choose Jay Leno over The New York Times editorial board, you’re asking for trouble. Somehow, it’s supposed to be undignified to use that kind of frivolous forum for such an important announcement. Dignity can only be found in a print or broadcast newsroom where, of course, nothing frivolous ever finds its way inside.
Ironically, Thompson, one of the oldest candidates in the race, has assessed the new media landscape much more accurately than his (mostly) younger opponents. While others are worrying about newspaper endorsements and how the networks and papers like The Washington Post cover their performances in the debates (of which there seem to have been approximately 8,000 so far), he’s finding ways to talk to voters without having to be seen through the mainstream media’s prisms.
It remains to be seen whether Fred Thompson can continue to worry more about what he wants to say, and how and when he wants to say it, than about the opinions of a dwindling handful of sclerotic media outlets. There is, experience has shown, an almost irresistible urge to try to placate these self-appointed guardians of the public good. Scores of impressive men and women have been elected because of outstanding ideas and ideals only to move into their Congressional offices and find themselves becoming more concerned with what’s written about them in the Style section of The Post.
More… http://patsajak.com/news2.php?view=says&id=141
I know this article is not exactly new, however, this is the first I have seen where the explanation is exactly what we here at FreeRepublic have been saying. The MSM thinks we do not know best...so they will choose our candidate for us.
FRED THOMPSON will defy them all, you just wait and see!
BTTT
Hi, kiddo. He's a good man. I like him, but that's no surprise. You and I have often agreed. ;)
Its a great article. And explains just right.
I love that he drives the MSM nuts by not
paying attention to them.
Good post! I saw Thompson today in So. Cal., and there is something about Thompson that hits home in how he interacts. He may be a film actor, but he’s not a media guy. That’s refreshing and makes him comfortable around people, and people comfy around him. It looked that way to me, anyway.
FRED THOMPSON is the PEOPLE’S candidate and if he can make it through the maze of the incompetent MSM, he has it made in the shade on a lazy Tennessee evening.
FRed Thompson is not out to please anyone. He says what he says, and it’s what he knows to be true. He’s got my vote.
He’s a good man and solid. You know where I am on the conservative spectrum. I could vote for him with enthusiasm.
bttt
Stick to your day job, Sajak.
He will not kiss anyone's butt. Just ask all the big Telepreachers. Fred is Fred.
You know I should know what “bttt” means, but I don’t. Through me a clue.
FRED THOMPSON - PISS THE MEDIA OFF - PING!
The appeal of this more than surface, it speaks of someone very comfortable in their skin. And that is a damn rare quality in a politican.
Plan your work and work your plan.
Fred will win this thing.
I have to say, that tagline made me laugh.
FRED THOMPSON will in the end “get ur done!”
Not had enough of Jim handing your ass to you yet there Trip E
Bump To The Top.
OK...me too!
FRED THOMPSON - BUMP TO THE TOP!
Get used to it folks...FRED will be our candidate!
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