Posted on 01/29/2008 5:12:16 AM PST by 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.”
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I'm glad you feel that way.
As for me, I absolutely would have to sacrifice principles to support any of the remaining candidates. Trying to convince me that I should do so by trotting out the opposition won't work. I was in the military under her husband, and both the Army and I survived.
In the long run, I fear more for our republic if we don't find a way to get good, solid conservatives back into at least candidacy for high office. Electing RINOs works against that - it enables the media and the rats to guide our own candidate selection processes.
John McCain was an American hero at one point in his life. The same can truthfully be said about George McGovern and Benedict Arnold.
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And next week she'll be nominating Bill for SCOTUS. Wouldn't that be something?
It’s sad that the race to win at all cost will likely end up costing this party’s soul.
As I have stated, I cannot support the remaining candidates without forgoing some or all of my principles. They are not for sale.
Yes, we do.
Line forms behind you, I call BS.
And he’d probably win that nomination, too, if the electoral tide puts Hillary in the White House.
Cannot believe how some people are willing to lose everything for the sake of gaining nothing.
LOL.
I'm one. I was a Fredhead a year ago when talk about a Thompson candidacy was little more than wishful thinking. I made several large (for me) contributions and spent hours calling into SC on my dime to support Fred. And then he quit. I don't understand folks who insist on voting for a guy who gave up and quit before the thing got going good. As far as I'm concerned a vote for Fred is a complete waste of time. Not only does he not deserve the vote because he quit, he probably wouldn't support his people wasting their votes anyhow.
I think we need to stop McCain and Mitt's the guy to do it. Go Mitt!
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This campaign season has been a rough one. When Fred dropped out, it was quite a disappointment to his supporters.
I've thought about writing in Fred's name in the primary, but have concluded that would not be a wise strategy.
Not all RINOs are created equal. I intend to vote in the primary for the best RINO remaining.
Charge!!!
I was never convinced about Thompson in the first place. When his name first started popping up on FR a couple of years ago, a lot of people were merely projecting their beliefs onto him; he was a blank slate for people to color in as they pleased.
He didn’t show me much during the campaign, and certainly did not seem like a better conservative than Duncan Hunter.
Both men are out, and you’re right, it’s not wise to write Thompson—or anyone else—in. May as well scribble in Mickey Mouse, Xenu, or Barry Bonds.
I think I’ll stay home and watch x-files on DVD.
Hum...
Does he have a website, I would like to get some bumper stickers and a yard sign...
I do not want to see Hillary/Obama in the White House. I can only imagine the damage they would do to our country.
Thank you.
Hum...
Does he have a website, I would like to get some bumper stickers and a yard sign...
Ron Paul.
I hope for a brokered convention where Fred makes a comeback but I’m not going to rely on one.
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