[imd102]

I’ve supported Fred and have donated to his campaign. But I think it’s time to hang it up (assuming he doesn’t break double digits Tuesday). He just doesn’t inspire those who don’t know him. And, as much as I hate to say it, it looks like we’re going to be going up a fresh young whipppersnapper who can talk the leaves off the trees. Fred will look too old next to him (Dole revisited).

I unfortunately have to agree after watching obama's post-Iowa victory speech. Mitt is the only candidate who can hold a candle to him as far as presence. My best hope scenario now is a Mitt/Thompson ticket, with Fred playing Chaney to Mitt's Bush.

[offduty]

I repectfully disagree. Can you imagine Fred taking on Obama one-on-one in a televised debate. Fred has the experience, the knowledge and the temperment. Obama is like the sports car you’ve always wanted until you buy it. The darn thing is too small, requires too much maintenance, and you can’t give the thing away if you try. I agree, Fred isn’t flashy, but if Iran gets its hands on a nuclear device, what would you rather have, flash or substance. For what it’s worth....

[22cal]

So vote for a smooth talker— like Clinton? If you vote issues and for the consistent and trustworthy man, the rest will work itself out.

[Timeout]

Ya know. The more I think about it, McCain has more of the problem than Fred does.

If we put McCain up against Obama, it will truly be 1996 revisited. Like Dole, he’s a war hero (in the last war). Looks old...and will look much more so after a grueling year long campaign. Moderate Republican with little support among the conservative base.

Why, I can almost see McCain falling off the stage like Dole did!