[sgtbono2002]

Every time you Hunter guys read an anti Fred Thompson post you get your cookies and pray he is toast. Why dont you get a life. You dont hear us Thompson people knocking Humter.

As for this story its probably a media shot in the dark put oput on the slimmest of evidenc. Somebody’s recollection of 8 or 10 years ago

[pissant]

Nah, I don’t pray he’s toast. Even though Fred being in the race probably does not help Hunter, Fred is my #2 guy now. But I refuse to close my eyes to his flip flops and bad votes. Pretending that he is a life long staunch conservative like Hunter does not make it so.

[numberonepal]

As for this story its probably a media shot in the dark put oput on the slimmest of evidenc.

And waaaaay too soon to boot.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

When Thompson says he would not criminalize abortion he is saying that it should be legal. Is there any other honest way to take the statement? That is a big negative. But all of his votes in the Senate were pro-life and he has clearly stated that Roe should be overturned. He thinks the issue should be returned to the states. He doesn't think taxpayers should pay for abortions. As far as I know he holds no position contrary to pro-lifers as it applies to the federal government. That is enough given the alternative of Rudy McRomney. Thompson's record matches his rhetoric on this.

His vote for CFR and the possiblity that he compromises too quickly worries me more than his discomfort with the ramifications of criminalizing abortion. I would say Bush, Mr pro-life President, holds the exact same view as Thompson. They use the exact same wording about winning hearts and minds. Bush has been very pro-life and I think Thompson will match Bush in that. As for winning hearts and minds, obviously! If the issue is returned to the states hearts and minds must be won or legislatures won't give us pro-life legislation. But you will NEVER win every heart and every mind on anything. A baby is either a human being or he is not. Still, Thompson is right where Bush is on life issues.

Thompson remains on my can vote for list.

[sanjacjake]

I agree with you on the Hunter people. I am even
in Hunter’s district and met him few times..but I
realize he is limited and really has no chance in this
Presidential election. I give him credit for trying,
but the charisma, gut feeling, realization of the total
situation and, sorry, for Hunter but Thompson has the
tools to be nominated...and hopefully, to ignore the
brickbats and Dem-whores, Clintons, Shrums,etc. and
build on his popularity and win the damn thing..JK