Posted on 06/18/2007 4:51:27 PM PDT by Politicalmom
It looks like my Fourth of July plans are safe. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell is reporting today that Fred Thompson will make his presidential announcement after July 4. If you're a loyal reader of The Brody File, you know that I was concerned about having to cover the Thompson announcement during the 4th of July weekend. That was the original story. But clearly the Thompson folks have taken my vacation plans into consideration and have moved it back.
Here's part of the story from NBC: "Sources close to former Sen. Fred Thompson say his presidential announcement will likely come "the first half of July." Senior advisers "wave off" the previously reported July 4 date, saying it would be "presumptuous," even "over the top" to "think our news is more important than the nation's birthday."
Advisers say that date "took on a life of its own" in media coverage. More practically, they say the holiday is not ideal because too many people are busy with their own plans and not tuned in to politics.
So when? At this point, they say they are looking at the first half of July. Some advisers indicate it could go later if all the pieces are not in place. They acknowledged the team knows a decision needs to happen this summer saying, "You can only test the waters for so long" -- adding, that "if it takes four or five or ten extra days the time will be well spent."
Advisers say the time, format and venue of the announcement are all still under consideration. Right now, they're working on core message defining Thompson's candidacy. That's being "sharpened." That's why the Web site is so bare.
On Thompson's decision, one adviser says, "I'd be shocked if we weren't making the leap."
Read the rest here. If you have a suggestion for a song that should be played at Thompson's announcement speech, leave your comments here.
Here's my song suggestion.
http://www.livevideo.com/video/217E58E2DA0140E5A805ED14C6133666/hit-me-with-your-best-shot.aspx
Well, when he does, I hope his lovely wife will be standing by his side.
I think he should wait until there is only 5 republicans left in the debates.
Maybe Fred will start a new television series called, “The Hunt for Fred’s announcement”.
Mark this post for future merciless mocking. :p
And he’s flying to Britain and Israel, hiring staff, organizing huge groups of volunteers, quitting his cushy acting job, buying a house in Tennessee, WHY exactly?
“I support Romney, but I would welcome another quality conservative candidate to keep Giuliani and McCain at bay.”
LOL! Romney’s a conservative? BWAAAAHAHAHAHA! Kinda like he’s a “life-long hunter” of varmints.
Romney’s our Slick Willie, willing to say or “believe” anything that furthers his campaign.
Hence very few except the overly gullible believe him and he’s mired in single digits in polls that he can’t effect by poring millions of dollars of ad money into.
How much has Willard spent so far? 15 million? And Fred blew by him and McCain without spending a dime.
Dunno if that'd go over so well in Tennessee.
He's running, and why quit when you're ahead? Thompson leads or is in second in just about every early primary state except New Hampshire.
I’m partial to Leon Redbone’s rendition, myself.
Who Are You? (The Who)
What's that got to do with running for president?
hiring staff,
He's not paying them with his own money.
organizing huge groups of volunteers,
At little to no cost to him.
quitting his cushy acting job,
He wasn't on a job before he ran. Actors don't work regular 9-5 jobs, day in day out. They go through periods of intense work, and then periods of idleness between gigs, which is the part of the cycle Fred's in right now.
buying a house in Tennessee, WHY exactly?
What does this have to do with running for president?
You’re delusional. I’m done with you.
That's pretty bad, dude.
Have fun with the publicity stunt...
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