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Why Fredheads Can Embrace John McCain and Mitt Romney
North Star Writers Group ^
| January 29, 2008
| Paul Ibrahim
Posted on 01/29/2008 5:12:16 AM PST by Invisigoth
Lets face it: the majority of those who supported Fred Thompson did so because they sincerely believed that he was the only reliable conservative in the race. Few questioned his commitment to conservative principles. Not even his opponents, who picked on his speaking style and campaign schedule rather than his policy proposals, questioned his principles.
Upon Thompsons withdrawal, Mitt Romney released the following statement: Throughout this campaign, Fred Thompson brought a laudable focus to the challenges confronting our country and the solutions necessary to meet them. He stood for strong conservative ideas and believed strongly in the need to keep our conservative coalition together.
Wow! One heck of an admission for a candidate whose campaign has centered on claiming the embodiment of Reaganite principles.
Romney then said that Thompson focused on pulling together the old Reagan coalition, the conservative coalition of social, economic and foreign policy conservatives . . . And so his leaving the race is sad for those who were big fans of his, but it probably helps my effort in terms of bringing together those Reagan coalition individuals, and it probably will be a bit of a boost for me.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; bullshiite; bullshirt; election; elections; fred; fredheads; fredthompson; mccain; romney
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To: Invisigoth
They have to embrace one or the other. (or none at all)
ROMNEY
To: Invisigoth
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:17:27 AM PST
by
gruna
To: Invisigoth
Check Romney’s site to see how many FredHeads are now openly supporting Mitt.
4
posted on
01/29/2008 5:19:09 AM PST
by
gruna
To: Invisigoth
Also on the linked post:
“Not so fast, Mitt.”
In the dismal field of Republicans remaining in the race, Romney does have a legitimate claim to Thompsons supporters, but he is not the only one...
and there is the crux of the present situation.
Nobody has claim. I’m off to vote.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:19:37 AM PST
by
bill1952
(The right to buy weapons is the right to be free)
To: Invisigoth
Sorry buddy, no more bs and clothespin votes. I made up my mind in March.
6
posted on
01/29/2008 5:20:20 AM PST
by
TLI
( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
To: Invisigoth
Romney yes.
McCain never!!
7
posted on
01/29/2008 5:20:39 AM PST
by
Sybeck1
(McCain/Huckabee 08! Let's make Mississippi, Texas, and Utah swing states!)
To: Invisigoth
Here are the Senators who voted against the Cornyn amendment , which would have established a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals looking to snag a shamnesty visa. Republicans underlined:
Never forget McCain not only pushed the amnesty bill, he refused to allow exclusions for the worst of the lot. And he unloaded
his infamous temper on his mild- mannered senate colleague for having the audacity to introduce this amendment.
Apologies to any who feel I am spamming this message on campaign threads, but it is an important message on a key vote which needs to get out.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:20:45 AM PST
by
Vigilanteman
(Are there any men left in Washington? Or are there only cowards? Ahmad Shah Massoud)
To: Invisigoth
I salute both McCain and Romney as politicians - with one finger on each hand.
I thank McCain for his service to his country. If Romney served in the military in any fashion, I salute his service as well (I honestly don’t know, although I doubt he did).
But neither will be getting my support. My principles are not for sale.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:20:51 AM PST
by
MortMan
(Have a pheasant plucking day!)
To: Invisigoth
Upon Thompsons withdrawal, Mitt Romney released the following statement: Throughout this campaign, Fred Thompson brought a laudable focus to the challenges confronting our country and the solutions necessary to meet them. He stood for strong conservative ideas and believed strongly in the need to keep our conservative coalition together. Wow! One heck of an admission for a candidate whose campaign has centered on claiming the embodiment of Reaganite principles. That's not an "admission". That's being polite and respectful.
10
posted on
01/29/2008 5:21:09 AM PST
by
rhombus
To: gruna
Check Romneys site to see how many FredHeads are now openly supporting Mitt.
Count me as one of those.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:21:20 AM PST
by
Eagle of Liberty
("I am not a neoconservative. I am pro-American." - John Bolton)
To: Invisigoth
I was afraid I wasn’t allowed to embrace another candidate. Now that I know I can, I feel much better.
12
posted on
01/29/2008 5:21:27 AM PST
by
BallyBill
(Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
To: Invisigoth
The Democrat candidate is going to be a senator.
Governors beat senators, every time.
Mitt is it!
13
posted on
01/29/2008 5:21:59 AM PST
by
counterpunch
(Mike Huckabee — The Religious Wrong)
To: period end of story
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:22:34 AM PST
by
devane617
(I WILL NOT HOLD MY NOSE AND VOTE !!!!)
To: TLI
i agree with you...regards from another fredhead...see my sig...
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:23:41 AM PST
by
devane617
(I WILL NOT HOLD MY NOSE AND VOTE !!!!)
To: gruna
Me too.
There are no conservatives in the race period. That was taken care of.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:24:01 AM PST
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote.)
To: Invisigoth
Wow. Did the author use a bidet after loosing that loathsome missive upon the public?
17
posted on
01/29/2008 5:24:59 AM PST
by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: Invisigoth
I am sick and tired of not have a candidate with a proven (not spun) background that show a solid social and fiscal conservative. Is it too much to ask for a candidate that is:
pro-life
pro-military
pro-gun rights
pro-1st amendment (both speech and religion)
pro-WOT
pro-states rights
pro-flat tax
anti-illegal immigration
Why does the GOP always expect me to hold my nose and support some RINO? I’m sick and tired of it.
To: devane617
To: MortMan
>>>I thank McCain for his service to his country.<<<
Since becoming a senator McCain has done nothing but disservice to our country. His tyranny is unforgivable.
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posted on
01/29/2008 5:27:32 AM PST
by
PhilipFreneau
(The president cannot let a piece of paper by a bureaucrat determine what his actions must be - FT)
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