Why Fredheads Can Embrace John McCain and Mitt Romney

North Star Writers Group ^ | January 29, 2008 | Paul Ibrahim

[Invisigoth]

Let’s 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 Thompson’s 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.”

[period end of story]

They have to embrace one or the other. (or none at all)

ROMNEY

[gruna]

I call BS.

[gruna]

Check Romney’s site to see how many FredHeads are now openly supporting Mitt.

[bill1952]

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 Thompson’s 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.

[TLI]

Sorry buddy, no more bs and clothespin votes. I made up my mind in March.

[Sybeck1]

Romney yes.

McCain never!!

[Vigilanteman]

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.

[MortMan]

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.

[rhombus]

Upon Thompson’s 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.

[Eagle of Liberty]

Check Romney’s site to see how many FredHeads are now openly supporting Mitt.

Count me as one of those.

[BallyBill]

I was afraid I wasn’t allowed to embrace another candidate. Now that I know I can, I feel much better.

[counterpunch]

The Democrat candidate is going to be a senator.
Governors beat senators, every time.

Mitt is it!

[devane617]

door 3...

[devane617]

i agree with you...regards from another fredhead...see my sig...

[freekitty]

Me too.

There are no conservatives in the race period. That was taken care of.

[theDentist]

Wow. Did the author use a bidet after loosing that loathsome missive upon the public?

[taxcontrol]

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.

[period end of story]

door 3...

It's a loser.

[PhilipFreneau]

>>>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.