Thompson's chance to make a difference: Bow out, endorse McCain (read the comments from S.C.)

The State ^ | 05 January 2008 | Brad Warthen

[Jet Jaguar]

I think he will do well here.

[vaudine]

What is wrong with this piece? He asserts McCain is still the same man, and in some ways he is--hardheaded, hotheaded, still pro military. But 2000 was pre-McCain-Feingold; pre-gang of 14; pre-pro illegal stance. He may be the same guy and we just did not know him then. Since 2000 his warts are showing.

vaudine

[sourcery]

Yes. But I prefer to let people reach that conclusion on their own. The message is more effective that way.

[Jet Jaguar]

Understood.

:0)

[Vigilanteman]

Sen. McCain is tied for first place in New Hampshire polls with a damaged Mitt Romney; Mr. Thompson is in single digits.

More delegates were awarded in Wyoming where Fred came in a strong second. He also has the most detailed plan to curb colonization by illegal aliens whereas McVain had the most detailed plan to enable it!

McVain needs to redeem himself by dropping out. If he does so, he still might make a reasonably good Secretary of Defense.

[mylife]

When is the Ga primary?

[Plumberman27]

I agree McCain should drop out. The guy is well on his way to being senile. HE is over the hill, slow to react, bad sense of judgment, and folly waiting to happen.

[Jet Jaguar]

I think his readers agree.

I should have been more specific.

I think his readers agree with you about his IQ.

[Jet Jaguar]

He is.

[Perchant]

McCain will not win SC. Especially after tonight’s debate, he looked spiteful and angry.

McCain isn't even trying to disguise his kookiness anymore. He realizes that he needs Democrats to come out and steal the Republican primaries away from the Republicans. He sounds like George Soros.

I find myself hoping that Ron Paul stays in the race and out kooks McCain to fragmentize that Democrat crossover vote.

[Soliton]

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[Jet Jaguar]

Ga.? I dunno.

[doosee]

NH is chock full of elitist snob pro-gay Republicans and that is why McCain will do well there. Remember the elder Sununu as Bush I’s aide who gave us the likes of David Souter. I dont want anyone from NH choosing the GOP candidate.

[GCC Catholic]

Indeed, McCain would do all a favor by bowing out and endorsing Fred, with the exception perhaps of Mr. Obama.

I wonder also if McCain might have hurt his chances by focusing on attracting Republicans instead of the independents in NH; Obama focused heavily on his idea of 'coalition-building' which could attract a lot of independents who might have been attracted more to McCain or Paul before tonight.

Go Fred!

[Codename - Ron Benjamin]

In a lot of cases - because they think he can win.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

BTW Mc clintoch came out in support of FDT.So rooty tooty wont get that endorsement

[Sacajaweau]

btt

[ejdrapes]

I have a strange suspicion (and voiced this in an earlier post months ago) that the deal is for Fred to bow out and support McCain. I wish it was the opposite as I can tolerate Fred a whole lot more than McCain.

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a rival campaing, heck, McCain's campaign are throwing this rumor out there. There is nothing that Fred has said or done so far during this campaign that would indicate he's going to drop out and back McCain. OK maybe he hasn't gone after McCain so much, but prior to the media resurecting their love fest with John in these past two weeks most thought he was dead in the water and not a contender. So what reason would Fred (or anyone else) have for going after him? Tonight during the debate, Fred did take him on over immigration.

[skinkinthegrass]

Thanks, Jet/Upchuck
i've read the article and comments.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

It will be beautiful wont it.