Posted on 06/19/2007 6:52:38 AM PDT by Neville72
I have been to Daily KOS. I read it every day. I like to read all sides. And I find that the Left doesn’t have any more fear of Fred Thompson than they do of Rudy Giuliani. You guys see someone that can articulate himself well. i see a babbling old, tired man that can’t inspire without prepared scripts. You see someone that rallies the conservative base. I see someone that is wishy washy on abortion. I don’t like abortion but the fact that Hannity had to save his ass will probably bother those single issue voters that really do care about it.
I do remember 2000. I remember that the conservatives lined up behind Bush because McCain was playing popularity contest with the media. And I remember that until the DUI story broke (Because Bush didn’t let it out sooner) it almost sunk him. The conservative coalition that allowed Bush to win in 2004 is fractured. Even in ‘04, when everyone was on board, this coalition was enough to let the president win by only 3 points. Now the war has gone south and there is nowhere near the enthusiasm there was in 2004. We’re not going to win in ‘08 unless we reach out to the center. I don’t necessarily like it but its true.
If that’s what the electorate wants, then the electorate is stupid and we’re doomed as a nation.
And yet you're pimping Giuliani?? Boy that's like dumping your girlfriend because she doesn't put out, then dating a nun.
Oh, this is just the beginning. Things are really going to heat up around here in coming months. The announced candidates made a mistake of entering the race far too early (that is true of both sides). It's given opponents on both sides way too much time to get ammunition against them, and Fred's non-candidacy candidacy has proven very effective. They don't know how to handle it, and their minions are becoming scared.
It's rather fun to watch. The more they come out of the woodwork, the more Fred is showing his effectiveness.
That's a possibility, yes.
According to them, he’s as good as dead. Yet the lisping one is the energizer bunny, if I recall the 3rd wife’s comment
Yup. If you're taking fire, you're over the target.
Maybe that's why we don't see hit pieces on Brownback or Huckabee?
I don’t like abortion but it ranks low on my list of priorities. I brought it up because Thompson won’t appeal to the center like Giuliani will, so he’ll need ALL of the Christian Right. He’s made wishy washy statements and he can’t afford anyone to stay home. He certainly doesn’t seem to be the poster boy for those voters who want to change abortion laws.
No, the Dems don’t fear Fred. Not at all...they just send out mailings like this for kicks:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1852825/posts
oh get this.. HE’S CURED. rudy is cured. read that myself. apparently cancer is only deadly when affecting those whom they do not favor for the nomination.
Most people don’t even know who is running at this point. When the voting public learns the truth about rudi, he won’t appeal to anyone but a few liberal new yorkers and the rinos working for his campaign.
Bull. Republicans win when they run as conservatives. They lose when they run as wishy-washy Democrat-lite moderates.
In 2008, this will be more true than ever, as the public has (and rightfully so) full disgust at both parties. It's going to take someone with conviction to bring voters around, and moderates don't have conviction.
Oh? Take a look at the effect Conservatives have had on the immigration issue these past few weeks. Take an honest look at Fred Thompson's poll numbers, gained while not even being an announced candidate. You say the Conservative coalition is fractured? I beg to differ with you. Your problem is it isn't lining up for your chosen candidate. That's not fractured; that's smart.
P.S. I'm still waiting for a response to my post #30.
What we need is a real conservative, who can communicate conservative values in a non-threatening common sense way.
That man in 1980 was Ronald Reagan. In 2008, it will be Fred Thompson.
Surprise surprise.
"And I find that the Left doesn’t have any more fear of Fred Thompson than they do of Rudy Giuliani.
Then, your reading comprehension skills are sorely lacking.
You guys see someone that can articulate himself well. i see a babbling old, tired man that can’t inspire without prepared scripts.
Because you're not looking and not paying attention. Either that or you're a campaign operative. Either way, you're seriously in the minority on that.
I see someone that is wishy washy on abortion.
So, you prefer the all out pro-choice Rudy G, eh? That totally makes sense, considering you're a Kos Kid. And Hannity didn't have to save anything.
Fred Thompson, wishy washy on abortion...ROFL...that's rich. That's why he has a 100% pro-life voting record and got a standing ovation from the National Right to Life Conference with This Video
We’re not going to win in ‘08 unless we reach out to the center. I don’t necessarily like it but its true.
Fred Thompson does that without alienating the base, which is something that NO other candidate can say.
Great news! Now maybe someone will cure his liberal views and lack of moral conviction
Yet you're a Rudy fan? How does that make any sense?
Now the war has gone south and there is nowhere near the enthusiasm there was in 2004. We’re not going to win in ‘08 unless we reach out to the center.
So, again, your theory is that the war has lost us voters - and so you support the candidate most identified with supporting the war? Great logic, buddy. LOL...
And they'll both be fighting over who will enlist Duncan Hunter as the VP.
Then get used to the Clintons cause Rootie won't beat them.
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