Posted on 11/14/2007 8:45:14 AM PST by jaybeegee
I feel comfortable saying, based on conversations with NRLC members, that Jim Bopp's attack on Sam Brownback did not help the Romney team with the NRLC.
Paul Weyrich coming unglued and accusing Thompson of bribing NRLC for their endorsement is really not going to help Romney at the grassroots level.
Weyrich can say what he wants, but (a) it's not true and (b) it's not helpful. I would suggest that if they don't think Thompson is a threat, the Romney camp might not want to get bogged down on this. The latest poll numbers in Iowa and South Carolina are certainly not painting a pretty picture for the Thompson camp. But, this endorsement just might help.
[UPDATED:] I just got this punch thrown from the Thompson campaign into my inbox:
"Gov. Romney is new to the pro-life movement and his campaign clearly has a few things to learn about it. First, they should understand that despite their campaign's every effort, groups like the National Right to Life Committee's PAC (NLRC-PAC) cannot be bought. NLRC-PAC is supporting Fred Thompson because of Fred's 100% pro-life voting record. They know he stood with them yesterday, he stands with them today, and he will stand with them tomorrow. It is unseemly for the Romney campaign and its supporters to suggest that NLRC-PAC's coveted endorsement is based on a bribe. Second, this unfounded accusation is as outrageou s as it is ironic, given the Romney campaign's long history of spreading money around to anyone who will take it."
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“Besides, the state organization in IA endorsed Willard.”
No they didn’t. The NRTL told every state chapter they would lose their charter if they did.
State RTL chapter don’t endorse anyone.
You must be kidding. Who is Fred Smith?
The NRTL Committee is the largest and most powerful pro-life organization in America and one of the biggest conservative grassroots networks in the nation. All the candidates wanted this endorsement.
Fred Thompson getting the NRTL endorsement is a huge plus for his campaign and gives his him significant political advantage among conservative pro-lifers.
Next big endorsement will be from the NRA. I expect Fred will get that one too.
Consider yourself spanked, Weyrich!
Like many others, Weyrich had his moment and that moment, IMO, is long past. He’s no a fighter.
Ouch!
Go Fred!
No I’m not kidding.
Fred Smith = Federal Express
In case you don’t know Fed Ex’s home is Tennessee.
This is all that I could find from the Iowa Right To Life Committtee:
"Lehman said the Iowa Right to Life Committee will not endorse a candidate in the race for the Republican nomination because there are multiple anti-abortion candidates. The organization does, however, oppose former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s candidacy because of his support for abortion rights."
I’ve worked for NRLC, I’ve donated to NRLC, and I have friends who work for NRLC. Read more carefully what I said.
Yes, because right-to-life voters can’t make up their own mind on a candidate.
>>>>>This endorsement is just like the one that Fred Smith gave to John McCain. Means didly squat to the average voter.
If I'm not mistaken, you were comparing Fred Smith`s endorsement of John McCain, with the NRTL`s endorsement of Fred Thompson. That is ridiculous comparison.
Point is, Fred Smith is a nobody. Anyone who would reach a conclusion on who to vote for based on who Fred Smith is backing, is an idiot.
Receiving the backing of the NRTL Committee is a serious endorsement and makes a powerful statement. For people who've chosen to back the abortionist, Giuliani, or a recent pro-abortion convert, Romney, this might open their eyes before its too late. Also, this endorsement will have a big effect on many of the roughly 20% of GOP primary voters who are currently undecided. Most of those undecided voters are conservative pro-lifers.
Open your eyes.
Fred Smith is a national figure in case you didn’t know.
LOL. You got put in detention.
Sour grapes around here by the bushel!
No sour grapes here. I just don’t pay any attention to endorsements. I still haven’t made up my mind who I will support.
That's where we disagree.
We're in agreement on Fred Smith. His endorsement of John McCain means nothing, even if he does sign thousands of paychecks. I doubt many will be idiots once in the voting booth.
OTOH. This is a tight primary battle, with four of five candidates running very close and the front runner within striking distance. An endorsement coming from the NRTL will have an impact. It will sway voters by informing them exactly where all the candidates stand on the abortion issue. This will be a big factor for those people who are unsure about supporting Rooty or Romney. Especially for those 20% undecided primary voters. Wake up!
You’re entitled to your opinion. You just happen to be DEAD WRONG on this one.
Lots of delusional people around here.
The National Right to Life endorsement is instantly recognizable, without any explanations necessary.
This is MUCH better than some individual’s endorsement.
Agreed. ;^)
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