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Statement from Sen. Fred Thompson
Fred08.com ^ | January 22, 2008 | Fred

Posted on 01/22/2008 11:35:15 AM PST by enough_idiocy

McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; doomsday; fred; fredthompson; thompson
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To: aroundabout

Who gives a shiite what you think, as if you could think on your own.


181 posted on 01/22/2008 12:48:03 PM PST by papasmurf (I'm voting for FRed, even if I have to write him in.)
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To: the lastbestlady

Prayers up for your husband.

God Bless,
gpapa


182 posted on 01/22/2008 12:48:33 PM PST by gpapa ("My idea of gun control is a good, steady aim" - Fred Thompson)
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To: oneamericanvoice
They should let folks like you revote.

now it becomes a meaningful protest vote ...

they should really stop all of this early voting.

everyone should vote the same day .. a snapshot of the collective mood ... not the slow drip drip of the nanny state's concept of convenience

.

183 posted on 01/22/2008 12:48:34 PM PST by Elle Bee
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To: aroundabout
I happen to be a student of Einsteins life and know enough about him to say without doubt that he did not tolerate fools and phonies.

Sounds like you do.

184 posted on 01/22/2008 12:49:15 PM PST by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: enough_idiocy

That’s it?


185 posted on 01/22/2008 12:49:46 PM PST by tortdog
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To: 1Old Pro
Romney ain’t pefect, but he’s better than Mclame, Rudy and Hillary.

What do you mean he isn't perfect. There isn't an issue that he disagrees with you on.

I was a Hunter, then Thompson guy; but it looks like I will be voting for Mitt...again.

I like the NEW Romney better than when I voted for him as Governor. - Tom

186 posted on 01/22/2008 12:51:18 PM PST by Capt. Tom (Don't confuse the Bushies with the dumb Republicans - Capt. Tom)
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To: HelloooClareece
By sitting out you also leave one of them to pick at least 2 SCOTUS nominees.

With the socialists in control of Congress and a MYTH or McInsane in the WH there is no doubt that any judge confirmed will be another Breyer at best.

The day is lost, Romney and McCain laugh at conservatives.

187 posted on 01/22/2008 12:53:15 PM PST by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: aroundabout
They're either a bunch of wannabe FR forums with a stick up their a$$ about FR or ridiculous self-important "blogs" that allow people to comment. Ain't nothing like the real thing.

Jim, Jim Robinson, is that you?

Ha. No, I'm not Jim. But my point remains. What forum out there even comes close to FR when it comes to the quality and quantity of posters, navigation/ping system, speed, etc.?

188 posted on 01/22/2008 12:53:23 PM PST by jmc813 (Repubs, you screwed up, should've voted for Thompson. See ya.)
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To: Capt. Tom

Well, my GOP friends in Mass like Rootie, I guess the grass is always greener on the other side of the border.


189 posted on 01/22/2008 12:53:40 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Capt. Tom

People who complain about Romney do so because of his past positions (and that he kept his campaign promises). The gripe would be legit if Romney had a history of saying one thing and doing another.

But he doesn’t.


190 posted on 01/22/2008 12:53:58 PM PST by tortdog
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To: aroundabout

I assure you, there is no “happy” in whatever my mood is. It is with the greatest sadness that I will cast my vote for the Democrat this election. My party has abandoned this country.


191 posted on 01/22/2008 12:54:36 PM PST by Texas Federalist (Fred Thompson - The only true conservative in the race)
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To: Resolute Conservative
"If you think for one minute that the left overs will help you then you are in for a surprise. See GW Bush record."

- Lowered federal income tax rate.

- Appointed two Conservative Supreme Court Justices.

- Upheld a ban on a form of partial birth abortion.

- Overthrew two brutal regimes.

YOU ARE A DRAMA QUEEN! Take your ball and go home. And don't worry... real Conservatives will stick it out and make sure a Democrat does not become Commander-in-Chief of this great nation. If that is the least that we can do... by God we'll do it!

Good day!

192 posted on 01/22/2008 12:55:56 PM PST by avacado
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To: gbscott1954
There is no class in sitting home and allowing good Conservatives in both Houses of Congress to be slaughtered by a Democrat President. That is not only classless... IT'S TREASON!

Good day!

193 posted on 01/22/2008 12:57:37 PM PST by avacado
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To: Reagan79
"The “Stay Homers” are the biggest leftists of all. They whine and cry on internet message boards for attention, rather than do anything productive for our country."

Thank you! I am not happy with the choices either but I'll be damned if I will allow a Democrat to become Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces during this period in our history.

194 posted on 01/22/2008 12:59:05 PM PST by avacado
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To: oneamericanvoice

The “go home” people are retards. Definite mental defect.


195 posted on 01/22/2008 1:00:37 PM PST by avacado
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To: Politicalmom

Thanks for all the good work. It’s sad it didn’t turn out. I’m casting my vote for Mitt. That’s not a decision for a candidate, but one against all the others.

Take care, and good luck...

Jim


196 posted on 01/22/2008 1:01:03 PM PST by bcsco (Tag space for rent: "aPaulogists" need not apply.)
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To: the lastbestlady

My sympathies regarding your husband, but there is still alot of good in this world...your husband, FT, this site, and America. A positive attitude is important to help your husband and our country. Best wishes.


197 posted on 01/22/2008 1:01:59 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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To: avacado
There is no class in sitting home and allowing good Conservatives in both Houses of Congress to be slaughtered by a Democrat President. That is not only classless... IT'S TREASON!

Oh, here we go with the treason hysterics. Unless you think that people should be administered capital punishment for sitting out an election, it ain't treason.

198 posted on 01/22/2008 1:04:17 PM PST by jmc813 (Repubs, you screwed up, should've voted for Thompson. See ya.)
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To: jmc813
Oh, here we go with the treason hysterics.

It's part of the fascination with Coulteresque ranting.

If people use the term "treason" for absolutely everything, the word will lose its meaning and they'll never be taken seriously.

199 posted on 01/22/2008 1:05:29 PM PST by Strategerist
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To: CatQuilt
I live in MA. Trust me, Romney’s no conservative. I won’t be voting for him... So who will you be voting for? McCain, Huckabee, Hillary or Obama?
200 posted on 01/22/2008 1:05:43 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Support freedom! Support the troops! Surrender is not an option!)
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