[Bob]

This is just mho, but if Fred’s a conservative and McCain’s a liberal, why would Fred want him on the same ticket with him?

In this case, I don't think he really would. With one candidate refusing to support another, though, deals at the convention could get very tricky. My thought was that refusals to support each other shouldn't be done during the primary process.

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I don’t even want to comprehend what it would be like on FR if Thompson drops out and backs McCain. It would probably be a once in a lifetime event to witness though.