Fred Thompson "Surprise" Announcement today

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[Onerom99]

Rumor circulating on the Fred08 blog that there is going to be a major "surprise" announcement coming this morning.

Perhaps an NRA endorsement or a major political figure?

[Petronski]

Whoops, I confused you with the other sleaze attack.

Make another Playboy reference and I’ll hit abuse again.

[Neu Pragmatist]

Romney is so slick , he makes Klinton unpolished ... a once impossible feat .

I fell for it for a short time and i’m sure that some of that 13% are falling for it too ....

I just simply looked at his Youtube record and knew he was a flip-flopping phony ...

[kevkrom]

Make another Playboy reference and I’ll hit abuse again.

You know, depending on how you read that statement... :)

[Revolting cat!]

I'm taking bets on how many posts we'll have here before the Big Announcement is actually made!

(The crowd is getting restless here on the field, Al, fights are breaking out between the humourless, and the jokesters, as well as between the humourless and the supporters of the other team. Back to you, Al.)

[Coldwater Creek]

Wouldn’t surprise me in the least!

[Bob]

Where do the polls register and vote???

In Warsaw, of course. (Oh, you didn't mean Poles? Sorry.)

[JRochelle]

B Clinton was not good looking without power. If he were the average loser, he would never see the action he gets now.

Women can overlook physical flaws. Men tend to not do that.

Example, I think Samuel Alito and John Roberts are very attractive. Part of their attractiveness is their intelligence.
Brad Pitt does nothing for me, his skull is empty.

[shekkian]

He has no fire left.

His "fire in the belly" is something you take Tums for.

[seekthetruth]

My opnion is that Mike Huckabee may be “good on guns”, but he isn’t good on everything else. Fred is! And Fred’s idea of gun control in his own words: “My idea of gun control is a good, steady aim.” Fred is the all round REAL conservative among the top five candidates. Lets see what happens on January 3rd before we talk about who has a chance of winning the nomination. This primary is still wide open and will be for some time. GO FRED! :) Happy New Year!

[John Valentine]

I thought he was the guy in ‘08...

You thought right.

[o_zarkman44]

I consider myself a FReeper, not a Free Republican. As far as that goes, a Republican I am not. I have voted Independent, and....ugh DemoRAT over my 35 years of voting eligibility.
I vote middle of the road for who I like best on ALL issues. Don’t put me in the category of a one sided, one issue voter. As for the rest of us Freepers, I think they will sound off in support of a candudate first, long before supporting a political party.
How about it Freepers? Sound off!

[big'ol_freeper]

Yup, Mitt's slicker than goose poop.

[jellybean]

For all who claim Fred hasn't been out campaigning or "has no fire in the belly", I challenge you to join the Fred Thommpson list so you can keep abreast of what Fred is doing. You should know by now you can't rely on ABC/CNN/CBS/NBC/FOX News to tell the truth.

Let me or Politicalmom know if you'd like to join the list.

[radiohead]

He has no fire left.

Have you heard him? Have you seen him? I'm in Iowa and have seen Fred close up twice. The guy has plenty of fire and the people love him for being the 'consistent conservative.' He doesn't have his finger in the air to determine which way he should go - you don't have to guess which way Fred is going today or tomorrow because you know he's going the conservative way.

I'm standing up for Fred at the Caucus.

[sillsfan]

The announcement has not been made yet.
It will be made within the next few hours.

[wbill]

FR is comprised mostly of staunch conservatives, as opposed to those who have more moderate or liberal leanings, but still vote Republican.

True. My opinion, however, is that it's the "Staunch conservative" base that's going to be voting in the primaries. The looky-loos will be sitting at home playing with their Christmas toys.

For the big national elections, I think that you're 100% spot on, though.

For the last primary, Mrs. Wbill and I consisted of 22% (2 of 9 voters, out of 100s) of the vote at our local precinct. Granted, it was a local election and not a national one - but still, turnout will be low.

[commonguymd]

Right during Rush’s show is my guess.

I do know Rush is off today.

[MeanWestTexan]

“It is sad that the bashing of Fred’s appearance goes on and on, like appearance dictates a leader.”

Not really surprising. I have noticed Mitt Romney’s core, active, support has a disproportionate number of: (A) women who think he’s pretty and (B) bigoted mormons who support Romney only because he is also Mormon (ironic, as they cry bigotry when Romney’s liberalism is exposed — they wouldn’t have looked at Romney twice if he was from a traditional Christian demoniation).

There are obvious exceptions.

Anyway, to get back to the point, it does not surprise me that a candidate that gets disproportionate support from people because he is pretty would focus on other candidate’s appearance as important.

[Servant of the Cross]

Yes, here's the record in writing:

Mitt'sEXTREMEly

recent conservativeMAKEOVER

Abortion rights

“I will preserve and protect a woman’s right to choose and am devoted and dedicated to honoring my word in that regard.” Boston Herald Debate, 10/29/02

“Roe v. Wade continues to work its destructive logic throughout our society This can’t continue.” Speech to the Massachusetts Citizens For Life Mother’s Day Pioneer Valley Dinner, 5/10/07

Immigration reform

“With these 11 million people [here illegally], let’s have them registered, know who they are....those that are here paying taxes and not taking government benefits should begin a process towards application for citizenship.” Lowell Sun, 3/30/06

“One simple rule: no amnesty.If that [Kennedy-McCain bill] is not a form of amnesty, I don’t know what is.” New York Times, 6/4/07

Gun laws

“We do have tough gun laws in Massachusetts; I support them. I won’t chip away at them; I believe they protect us and provide for our safety.” Romney in 2002 gov. debate, Boston Globe, 1/14/07

“I have a gun of my own. I go hunting myself. I’m a member of the NRA and believe firmly in the right to bear arms.” Boston Globe, 1/14/07

Amendment to ban gay marriage

“Mitt does not support it...As far as Mitt is concerned, it goes farther than current law, and therefore it’s unnecessary.” Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 3/22/02

“When I was Governor, we took every conceivable step within the law to stop, block or slow down this unprecedented court decision.” Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07

“No new taxes” pledge

“I’m not intending to, at this stage, sign a document which would prevent me from being able to look specifically at the revenue needs of the commonwealth” Associated Press, 3/27/02

“Signing the pledge now sends a very clear message to those in Washington who have voted against tax relief and for tax hikes that such actions will never grow our regional and national economies.” Romney spokesman, Boston Globe, 1/5/07

Minimum wage

“I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation. I think the minimum wage is a good thing to have in our economy and I think it ought to be updated.” Boston Globe, 10/17/94

“[T]he challenge with raising the minimum wage excessively is it is a hurt to those that are entering the work force, the very poor, those that are trying to get early jobs, get those first jobs.” Associated Press, 7/25/06

Cutting Social Security

“I don’t think you go back and rewrite the contract the government has with people who’ve retired.” Boston Globe, 10/17/94

“Personal accounts would be a big plus.”... [Romney]also said changing the retirement age could be considered, as well as basing the Social Security cost of living adjustment on a different inflation gauge. Union Leader, 6/7/07

Adoption non-discrimination

Governor Mitt Romney and a legislative leader yesterday delivered unwelcome news to the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts, who plan to seek permission from the state to exclude gay and lesbian parents from adopting children through its social service agencies. The governor said he was not authorized to give such an exemption... Boston Globe, 2/17/06

“And then another slide along the slippery slope. The Catholic Church was forced to end its adoption service, which was crucial in helping the state find homes for some of our most difficult to place children... Now, even religious freedom was being trumped by the new-found ‘right’ of gay marriage.” Speech to National Right to Life Convention, 6/15/07

Stem cell research

[Romney]endorsed embryonic stem cell research, saying the controversial science might one day help treat his wife’s multiple sclerosis....”I am in favor of stem cell research. I will work and fight for stem cell research. I’d be happy to talk to [President Bush] about this, though I don’t know if I could budge him an inch.” Boston Globe, 6/14/02

“FACT: Governor Romney Opposes Using Taxpayer Money to Fund Embryo-Destructive Research.” MittRomney.com A Record of Protecting Life

Bush tax cuts

Governor Mitt Romney refused yesterday to endorse tax cuts at the heart of President Bush’s economic program...In addition to refusing to endorse the president’s tax cut, the governor surprised several people at the meeting by saying he is open to a federal increase in gas taxes. Boston Globe, 4/11/03

[Romney] said it was “absolutely critical” to renew tax cuts proposed by President George W. Bush. Letting them expire would result in a “massive tax increase” that would retard economic growth, Romney said. Detroit Free Press, 2/8/07

Reagan Republicanism

“I was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush. I’m not trying to return to Reagan-Bush.” Boston Herald, 10/27/94

“Ronald Reagan is ... my hero. ... I believe that our party’s ascendancy began with Ronald Reagan’s brand of visionary and courageous leadership.” Boston Globe, 1/19/07

Desire to serve in Vietnam

“I was not planning on signing up for the military. It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam...” Boston Herald, 5/2/94

“I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and be representing our country there and in some ways it was frustrating not to feel like I was there as part of the troops that were fighting in Vietnam.” Boston Globe, 6/24/07

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

I still am at a loss to explain the Huckaboom which i hope goes bust...but politics is strange these days...Come to think about it so are some of the politicians.

.“Sincerity is everything. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”