Posted on 12/24/2007 9:25:38 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Decrease In Polls Not Deterring Former Senator's Campaign. Some presidential polls have former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson lagging behind in the final weeks before the primaries. His political advisors said he is getting ready for what could be the most critical weeks in his bid for the White House.
Thompson's campaign leaders said he has a strategic move to peak right before the Iowa caucuses next week. But some political observers said he has a lot of work in front of him.
Recent polls have shown Christian conservative Mike Huckabee leading the pack of Republicans, so Thompson must go after undecided voters, according to political scientist Bruce Oppenheimer.
"Given the number of people who have not made up their mind in Iowa, there could be a sudden move to a given candidate, the question is whether that will be Fred Thompson?" said Vanderbilt Political Scientist Bruce Oppenheimer.
Thompson's team said the campaign will make its biggest splash ever next week and it won't be by accident.
"It's been his strategy all along to peak at the right time. He didn't want to peak a month ago. These other people peaked a month or two ago and they're all falling down," said Thompson fundraiser Scooter Clippard.
The big question is: Can Thompson do it?
"It's not quite waiting for lightning to strike, but it's getting increasing close to that," said Oppenheimer.
A strong finish in Iowa isn't just about support in a single state. What happens there will determine the future of the presidential race.
"You will see after Iowa, and after New Hampshire and after South Carolina, some of the candidacies disappear. I think that's the real question. The whole nature of the game changes as a number of candidates reduce in the field," said Oppenheimer.
Thompson will also need a lot of money to stay in the race.
He doesn't have a big war chest compared to some of his other Republican candidates. However, Thompson's campaign managers said they've received strong Internet donations in addition to fundraisers.
The Iowa caucuses will be held on Jan. 3 for both the Republicans and Democrats.
Sixteen percent?? Are you joking? What the heck is that going to do?
Well, first of all, even if Fred stayed on 16% he'd be third, and third in Iowa has helped elect Presidents.
Second, he has NOT stalled at 16%, but has continued to climb, even if that isn't reflected in the published polling (delayed by Christmas).
But the main point I was making is that Fred is NOT at 3% in Iowa, as was bandied about by know-nothings on this thread.
So, greccogirl, you can take your nay-saying negativism on down the road. You can pump up your Huckabee, Romney, Giuliani, or whatever, whoever, but what you really ought to be doing is making sure you have a clear crying cloth. You'll be needing it.
“Thank you for pointing out that Mormons use the King James version of the Bible.”
They use the KJV to suck in the unsuspecting. Then they take it away and give them the book of Mormon.
“Fred supporters are headed to Iowa from many states to man phones, transport caucus goers, hand out literature, etc.”
I hope this is true. If I was independently wealthy, I would be there.
Fred can wrap up the Reagan conservatives and the Dennis Miller/Ron Silver type conservative (that for the meantime is going to Rudy) with the right push at the right time.
Fred is very attractive for Libertarians. One of the national L. groups was unable to endorse because the GA state organization wants FRed, not Paul.
Unfortunately, you're right. Maybe if Mormons would just stop with the KJV instead of adding all the man-made drivel like the Book of Mormon and the rest, they'd get saved and become true Christians, instead of those who merely claim the name.
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