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Thompson expects to surprise in Iowa
The Tennessean | December 29, 2007 | Bill Theobald

Posted on 12/29/2007 6:59:40 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Cannot post due to copyright issues: http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS0206/71229006/1009/NEWS02


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: campaigns; duncanhunter; election; electionpresident; elections; fred; fredthompson; getoutthevote; gop; ia2008; precincts; republicans; thompson
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To: MHT
No, Fred has just figured out how his alarm clock works and he might be awake by January 3. Given his low-energy, low-luster, under-the-radar campaign, he will be spending January 4 in Toast City, Iowa.

Well, that's cetainly the MSM spin. You've got that down pretty good.

I guess you'll be as surprised as they are going to be.

Fred.

Just watch.

It's being handled.
61 posted on 12/29/2007 9:56:17 PM PST by teledude
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Up a point a day nationally for the last two days in Rasmussen.


62 posted on 12/29/2007 9:58:10 PM PST by Ingtar (The LDS problem that Romney is facing is not his religion, but his recent Liberal Definitive Stands.)
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To: teledude

Thompson demeanor reminds me of Eisenhower...


63 posted on 12/29/2007 10:24:34 PM PST by Sacajaweau ("The Cracker" will be renamed "The Crapper")
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To: BlueNgold

Just curious ... based on what traditional conservative principles do you base your support of the Mayor?


Strong leadership, less government, lower taxes, tough on crime and terrorism, bold defense of America, strict interpretation of the constitution and a willingness to appoint judges of similar temprement.

None of the other electable GOP candidates offer as much.


64 posted on 12/29/2007 10:41:36 PM PST by Senator Goldwater
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To: Eddie01
Fred’s plan better take into account an O.J. Jury dressed up as republican primary voters in Iowa.

Hopefully, as long as the rat primary is seen as competitive, it may mitigate against what you describe since they will need to tend to their own business.

65 posted on 12/29/2007 10:48:04 PM PST by rhinohunter (Thompson/Steele '08)
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To: Senator Goldwater

Corrupt leadership.
Questionable record on crime.
No history of preventing a single terrorist act or of facing decisions that actually affect national security.
I agree with his position on constructionist judges.
I think he talks a good game on taxes but he was a MAYOR - call his record incomplete at best on that issue.

On most social issues he fails to make the grade as a moderate, much less as a conservative.

Electability is the game the MSM wants you to play. This is the GOP - decide for yourself who is best fit to serve the country - not based on what you think other people will do. This is a battle of ideas - the contest for power to implement those ideas is almost a year away. Sad that you seem to have abdicated priniples to what CNN tells you about who can actually win.


66 posted on 12/29/2007 10:49:28 PM PST by BlueNgold (Feed the Tree .....)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

67 posted on 12/29/2007 10:55:21 PM PST by Utah Binger (Southern Utah Conservatives Freeping From Copenhagen Denmark)
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To: Salvation
I think he will surprise everyone too.

I'm predicting he'll get more than double his final RCP average (currently 10.8)

68 posted on 12/29/2007 10:58:27 PM PST by rhinohunter (Thompson/Steele '08)
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To: Senator Goldwater

“Strong leadership, less government, lower taxes, tough on crime and terrorism, bold defense of America, strict interpretation of the constitution and a willingness to appoint judges of similar temprement.”

How do you square “less government” and “strict interpretation of the constitution” with his history on gun control? How do you square “tough on crime” with NYC being a sanctuary city under his tenure?

Qwinn


69 posted on 12/29/2007 11:14:14 PM PST by Qwinn
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To: big'ol_freeper
If its snow, rain or pours, the RINOS/LIBS lazy with the chore, will stay at home, and will only snore.
If bails of hail fall like a whale, the broken glass conservative will be at the polling place door, they'll vote with their values, and will not fail.
Fred's calling the faithful with a charge, to hold back the evil scourge, that this nation has endured, and with enough faithful , Fred will surge.
And if God is favorable, and Fred is sworn in, then we done what he could do, and this nation was saved, by the righteous conservative purge.
70 posted on 12/29/2007 11:53:46 PM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I have been told: No winner of the Iowa Caucus’(Dem. or Rep.)has ever become President. Might check that out before we start hopping Fred wins. 2nd or 3rd is good.
71 posted on 12/30/2007 12:10:26 AM PST by Peacekeeper357 (Happy New Year! In 2008 I wish you health, wealth and happiness.)
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To: Ingtar
Up a point a day nationally for the last two days in Rasmussen.

I've noticed that trend too and hope in continues.

Having the holidays in the middle of the homestretch for this has made it all the more nerve wracking.

I'll be hitting that website frequently Monday afternoon.. hoping to see another point or two added to Fred and, MORE IMPORTANTLY, a few more off Huckabee.

72 posted on 12/30/2007 3:21:34 AM PST by aj7360
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To: Peacekeeper357
"I have been told: No winner of the Iowa Caucus’(Dem. or Rep.)has ever become President. Might check that out before we start hopping Fred wins. 2nd or 3rd is good."

If that is the case, then Fred should slow down a tad to ensure Huckabee wins and finish with a strong 2nd.

73 posted on 12/30/2007 3:23:42 AM PST by aj7360
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To: BlueNgold
"Sad that you seem to have abdicated principles to what CNN tells you about who can actually win."

It's the PEOPLE going to the polls, not the MEDIA

Vote for whomever you feel will make the best President.

NOT who the media tells you to vote for.

74 posted on 12/30/2007 3:34:00 AM PST by aj7360
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To: ejonesie22
seems the RNC might be coming to its senses....

What makes you think so, ejonsie? (just curious)

BTW, how's that new son? You getting any sleep these days?

:^)

75 posted on 12/30/2007 4:16:04 AM PST by prairiebreeze (I am unapologetically celebrating CHRISTMAS!!)
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To: ImpBill
"I would much rather have a Fred Dalton Thompson, answering the call to lead this fractured nation than any of the current ego's burning in passion to be our "ruler"!"

Amen to that!

76 posted on 12/30/2007 5:30:19 AM PST by sweet_diane (Happy New Year!!)
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To: aj7360
If that is the case, then Fred should slow down a tad to ensure Huckabee wins and finish with a strong 2nd.

Another poll this a.m. shows Huckabee dropping slightly and Romney in the lead; Fred third but a point above McCain.

I wouldn't be surprised Fred showing a strong third if not second, what with his momentum. The non-committed percentage remains high. But, time will tell.

77 posted on 12/30/2007 5:40:35 AM PST by bcsco ("The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration.")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"Fred has a plan."

He does indeed!

and I like it.

78 posted on 12/30/2007 5:45:36 AM PST by Pietro
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To: prairiebreeze

Just some scuttlebutt from some party friends here in MS plus the more obvious current landscape that fits what is being said.

Baby is still in the hospital in the NICU with what looks to be a lung infection. Docs optimistic, but need prayers.


79 posted on 12/30/2007 6:24:35 AM PST by ejonesie22 (In America all people have a right to be wrong, some just exercise it a bit much...)
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To: BlueNgold

This is the GOP - decide for yourself who is best fit to serve the country


I just did.

As for CNN, I’m not sure what channel they’re on.


80 posted on 12/30/2007 7:19:15 AM PST by Senator Goldwater
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