Posted on 01/08/2008 7:17:35 AM PST by jellybean
Presidential candidate Fred Thompson returns to the Upstate Link only allowed due to copyright complaints
The view from inside the Palmetto State After a couple days campaigning in South Carolina there is good news to report. Out of the several hundred Upstate homes we visited, Fred Thompson is the most popular candidate. In fact, among decided voters Fred is more popular than all the other candidates combined. That’s the good news. The bad news is that there are as many undecided voters as decided ones.
Here’s how the view looks from the ground in this corner of South Carolina: Fred Thompson has a good lead over Mike Huckabee, who is closely followed by John McCain. Interestingly, there wasn’t a single Mitt Romney suporter–not one–among all the homes we visited. It’s just a single piece of anecdotal data, but it does point to the notion that endorsements mean less and less since Romney has the Greenville establishment solidly behind him. U.S. Senator Jim Demint, who lives here, and Bob Taylor, dean of Bob Jones University, have both endorsed the Massachusetts Governor, but to no avail. Less surprisingly, Rudy Giuliani is also without apparent supporters here.
Overall, South Carolina looks good for Fred. Unfortunately, he doesnt’ appear to be up on the air yet. However, South Carolina, unlike Iowa and New Hampshire hasn’t yet been supersaturated with political advertising, so there is room for him still to join the advertising fray.
Here’s the bottom line. Fred has a real shot at winning South Carolina. In fact, right now he is in the lead in the Upstate, which is usually a bellwether for the rest of the Palmetto State. But he needs the help of Fredheads from all over the Nation. I drove six hours from Nashville to get here. I’m coming back next weekend too. If you live within driving distance of South Carolina your help on the ground would be invaluable. Come here any time in the next twelve days to help get the word out to undecided South Carolinians. Email me offline (Bob AT BobKrumm DOT com) and I will put you in contact with Fred’s South Carolina team. It’s really easy to help.
If you live outside of the area, there are two ways to help. One is to make phone calls for Fred. Again, email me and I’ll link you up with someone who can get you a phone list.
The other way to help is financially. Depending on when you air it, a tv ad can cost as little as $50, so even small donations go a long way. If you support Fred and his conservative vision for America, donate here. Especially if you have never donated to a candidate before, now is the time and South Carolina is the place where you can really make a difference.
'Is it Fred Thompson Time Yet?'
By JB Williams on Jan 8, 08(This is an excerpt)
For Conservatives, the race begins in South Carolina
No conservative was ever going to win Iowa or New Hampshire, although New Hampshire will identify the most conservative Republican in the race. He will place last in New Hampshire.
So the focus for conservatives begins in South Carolina. As the race moves south and the overcrowded field of unlikely contenders thins down to the five who could actually win the nomination, Republicans will get a closer look at their five primary contenders and it is now Thompson’s time to shine.
Only five have a chance of becoming the RNC nominee. Don’t be angry with me, it’s a mathematical reality. The performing seal variety of debates is over and substance will begin to trump style.
Mitt is the richest and prettiest Republican candidate. But he isn’t able to carry the northeast, where he should be strongest. That’s a problem…
Rudy is the quickest on the snappy come back. But outside of New York or California, he’s not scoring well, even in the northeast where he too should be strongest. The most liberal Republican in the race won’t do well in the conservative south or the wild west.
McCain will always be the Vietnam hero, but he is headed for a repeat of 2000 when his success ended in New Hampshire. McCain-Feingold and Immigration Reform will block him everywhere but the northeast.
Pastor Mike will always be the affable guitar picking nice guy from Arkansas. But even evangelicals will begin to look past that boyish smile and southern Baptist humor, towards actual qualifications to lead the free world during a time of international turbulence and national threat. Mike’s not ready for the big show. His repeated stumbles on foreign policy prove it.
The Only Traditional Conservative in the Race
More than a year ago, JB readers knew something that others are just now coming to learn. As conservative media giants Rush and David Limbaugh recently pointed out, “Fred Thompson is the only true conservative in the race.”
As a result, 67.6% of JB regular readers have chosen Fred Thompson over all other candidates as the right Republican to lead the party and the nation into a new era of conservative values and principled policies.
The question is this… Will moderate Republicans follow the lead of the conservative core of the GOP for a change, or continue to insist that core conservatives once again ignore their conservative principles and line up behind another Republican too compassionate towards leftist compromises?
It’s Fred Thompson Time
I don’t endorse candidates and frankly, my endorsement wouldn’t mean anything to anyone even if I did. But Fred is the only candidate I can support in the 2008 race.
Clearly, the time has come for all those who asked Fred to run, to take a stand beside Fred and make it possible for him to answer that call to lead.
- He’s the only traditional conservative in the race
- He’s the adult in the room
- He’s the most qualified to lead
- He’s the most detailed and consistent in his positions
- He’s substance over style
- And he happens to be right on the issues
It’s time for all Thompson supporters to dig deep and put their money where their mouth has been for months! Invest in the future of the conservative movement, or forever hold your tongue regarding the outcome of the 2008 election and what follows.
He wanted to place third in Iowa and he did. The most conservative candidate was always going to finish last in New Hampshire. But the most conservative candidate should finish first in South Carolina and Florida. With adequate funding, I believe he will.
It’s time for Thompson supporters to step up
The leftist MSM won’t help and neither will the RINOs atop the RNC power structure. If Republicans want the most qualified conservative in the race, it’s Fred Thompson.
All four of the other candidates are counting on liberal (aka moderate) voters to help them defeat the Democrat in November. Thompson is the only Republican candidate who is not pandering for liberal voters. Instead, Thompson is counting on the conservatives who drafted him, to fight for conservative values and a truly conservative agenda.
You asked him to run - now he’s asking for your help!
Do it now, before South Carolina, when it really counts! www.Fred08.com
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Would anyone like to join me in a FReep of South Carolina, phoning for FRed tonight?
Heh! You’re quick! :)
I can’t tonight, but can do some during the day.
I only said evening because the campaign said it was the best time. I wanted to do daytime, too.
I have to try to keep four children, a dog, two cats, and a hamster quiet in order to call in the evening. :)
I’m planning on making calls myself tonight.
I’ve made about 5 donations so far and plan to dig deep and make another on Friday.
It’s not just about this election, the Conservative movement is on the line. If Conservatives don’t stand up and be counted now, the Reagan revolution may end up being a footnote in the history of the People’s Republic of the United States.
The red truck is doing well, but I am also going to make another donation. Know Fred will need it to get his message out in South Carolina. Fred was on CNN American Morning this morning about 8:30 and he did great as usual. GO FRED!
I'm sending out a challenge to all FRedHeads who are not maxed out to send another $10.00 to Fred today. (More if you can.) The founders of this country pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to the cause of freedom. Is $10.00 too much to ask to sustain it?
thead and FRED bump!
Something good to ponder..
McCain beats Mitt tonight in NH, effectively ending Mitt's campaign. So where do all Mitt's supporters go? McCain?..NO WAY. Huckabee? NAH. Rudy? Some, perhaps..but it seems to me that the vasy majority go to Fred. Think of it another way. When Mitt drops out, whom will the National Review endorse now? Fred's the only one.
So add much of Mitt's support to Fred's base..and the numebrs looks pretty good. And thus South Carolina may well decide it..Fred or Huck...
The trick will be how smart Mitt really is. The GOP Money boys are looking to prove to him he is too expensive, and one would think that the “Great Executive and Investor” would realize his Return on Investment is shot.
Here will be the tell of the tale. If he stays, we will know it is about ego, not what is best for the party or nation. That is the question I ponder when I think of Mitt Romney...
I think that no matter who wins tonight Fred will benefit in the long run. I don't expect Mitt to drop out if he loses but what if McCain loses? With all the excitement surrounding Barry Obama, Superstar I expect alot of Independents who might be inclined to vote for McCain will jump on the Obama bandwagon. And if he loses, McCain is done. He's out of money and with a loss in NH he's without prospects. I think his folks would be just as likely to find their way to Fred as Mitt's would. Either way it's a win win for Fred.
Fred Thompson on CNN's American Morning 1.8.08 Fred Thompson on CNN's American Morning 01-08-08
Fred starts his 11 day tour of South Carolina:
Audio is low but still watchable.....
I took your challenge. $25 sent from my “allowance” from the budget. He’s worth making things a bit tight for myself.
Awesome! Skip lunch at McDonalds — take a sandwich to work instead.
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Romney got the delegates, but Thompson and Hunter won the straw polls in Wyoming.
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