Posted on 01/20/2008 1:08:35 PM PST by Josh Painter
“skip Florida and concentrate on the Southern states that will figure so prominently in Super Tuesday. Hold out for a brokered convention.”
That’s probably the best option available.
He needs to stay IN. Even if it means “Campaigning Lite.”
Someone on Fred’s site wrote the following:
“From a patriot in Iraq, this was posted on another blog, i just had to post it here, because we have no idea how this will turn out
Thinking on history In 1860 the candidate chosen to be the nominee at the Republican convention was fourth in delegates and only won one state (his home state) He won at the convention because he was the only candidate that was acceptable to all the wings of the party. This candidate later became President his name was Abe Lincoln. A case can be made that only Fred Thompson is acceptable to all wings of the party. I think this is why he should stay in until the convention ”
I wholeheartedly agree.
What ever he does..I hope he does it fast. Otherwise we will end up with either a Muslim or a Dyke in 08.
He’ll try to get his job back on “Law and Order”.
Sorry Fred. Really wanted you to win but now its time to get out. The longer you stay in and split votes with Huck and Romney, the more states McCain is going to win.
FRED THOMPSON is the best person to lead this country. He is a true conservative and has been his entire life. All one has to do is check his record to see this.
During my time in the Army as an Intelligence Analyst, I served under both Presidents Carter and Reagan (as my commanders in chief). Without argument, President Reagan was the best commander-in-chief a military person could ever have served under. Fred Thompson possesses the same qualities and vision as President Reagan in that he is strong on national defense and sees a dire need to secure our borders and control immigration.
I can think of no better person to lead this country and fix the problems we have. He is the only candidate from either party who has specific and detailed plans on border security and immigration reform; revitalization of Americas armed forces; saving and protecting Social Security; and tax relief and economic growth. These are detailed on his Web site at www.fred08.com . I challenge you to find any other candidate who has laid out specific plans to fix anything.
Fred Thompson has published his first principles, some of which are mentioned above. In addition to those, he strongly believes in individual liberty, personal responsibility, limited government, federalism, traditional American values, the rule of law and is a strong proponent of the Second Amendment all concepts established during the birth of our country and documented in our Constitution.
Again, try to find any candidate who has laid out their plans to fix this country. You will find they all speak in vague and abstract terms on their plans.
For those who have heard Fred Thompson speak, you will usually hear him say that the Fred Thompson you see today is the same Fred Thompson you saw yesterday and is the same Fred Thompson you will see tomorrow. He stands by his principles and values and doesnt shift his positions based on polls or public opinion; in other words, he doesnt say what the voters want to hear just to get elected, but remains steadfast on his views and convictions.
During his time in the Senate he focused on three areas: to lower taxes, strengthen national security and expose waste in the federal government. Fred Thompson has foreign policy experience, having served as member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Senate Intelligence committees.
As chairman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, he opened the investigation in 1997 on the Chinese governments attempt to influence American policies and elections, and this investigation identified connections with the Clinton administration (documented in the committees report).
As a member of the Finance Committee, he worked tirelessly to enact three major tax-cut bills. Fred Thompson remains steadfast and even though a person may not agree with all his views and he understands some may disagree with him, you can count on him to be consistent and unwavering.
Dont be fooled by his laid back approach and what critics call his laziness. As a former assistant U.S. attorney, he earned a reputation as a tough prosecutor and he possesses the toughness this country needs in order to tackle todays and tomorrows issues.
I ask that you take a hard look at what this country needs, then take a hard look at all the other candidates views, policies, their records and their track record on consistency. Fred Thompson possesses integrity, loyalty, commitment, energy and decisiveness, all traits of an effective leader, and will emerge as the best person to take this country boldly forward.
Please help Fred win in 2008:
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Excellent commentary Josh. It is a sad state of affairs but I’m afraid it is true.
The subject of RINOS vs real conservatives is being debated now, it’s in the forefront.
Rush should start a push for Fred now.
And Fred should become more aggressive,if he gets up in the polls he has no problem dealing with the mainstream media.
If Fred could pull out a third place finish in Florida, what would that say? It would say the GOP electorate isn’t sure about Romney and the Huckster. It would further throw a monkey wrench into the dominance of the top three.
I believe this election is the only chance real conservatives have to turn things around and kick RINOs out for good! Like Mark Levin has said, and Rush too, it is time we real conservatives stood up and fought for our conservative principles. The only candidate to do that is Fred Thompson. Lets not quit and get down in spirit. This race is not over by any means! And Florida is the first closed primary state! No liberals or independents can vote on the Republican side to help McCain or Huckabee. The support is not here for McCain and Huckabee and I do not think Giuliani has it locked up here in Florida. In all the 43 calls I have made in the last three days, no one mentioned any candidates name, and when I talked about Fred I have gotten great interest. Most people I spoke with have not decided yet and only seven had voted. Four of those for Fred, one said no to Fred, and two did not share whom they voted for but wished Fred well. Dont give up on Fred yet as he has a good chance here in Florida. Watch the debate Thursday and then see the surge again for Fred! I am here in Florida and not giving up on Fred!
Truer words were never spoken.
If Fred can outlast Huckleberry, he can do a lot better. Right now, those two are splitting the social conservative vote, however much Huck may or may not fall into that category. But it seems unlikely that Fred can do so.
or a Muslim and a Dyke.
Great post!
A case can be made that only Fred Thompson is acceptable to all wings of the party. I think this is why he should stay in until the convention
“I wholeheartedly agree.”
I think it a minimum is is worth it to see if this will happen and Fred should stay in. At some point someone will either clearly take the lead or brokered convention could occur. Rare, but at this point, I want that chance.
Fred staying in, makes it more likley that’s for sure.
The longer you stay in and split votes with Huck and Romney, the more states McCain is going to win.
The longer you stay in and split votes with Huck and McCain, the more states Romney is going to win.
The longer you stay in and split votes with McCain and Romney, the more states Huck is going to win.
hmm
Posted for FlAttorney by TAB
That is what I would advise Fred to do. And I would advise his base to stay loyal to the sound conservative principles they have supported him for espousing.
There is one overriding question today, and it’s the core question conservatives must answer.
Is conservatism more important or is republicanism more important?
I will stick with my core values today, tomorrow and forever.
I will vote for conservatives when there are conservatives to vote for. And I will take a pass when there aren’t.
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