And I love Fred. Would have voted for him in a heartbeat (if he remained awake), likewise Mitt.
I really am puzzled by the antipathy.
See post 1246 for the explanation.
Make a list of where Fred was on the issues, long term and historically, then do the same for Mitt, and that will answer your question there.
As far as “lacking balls” Did they impeach Bush?
Precedent is a bitch, Fred Thompson, accomplished Constitutional scholar and attorney knows that.
Presidents, on the both sides of the isle (got to take the good with the bad), are better off for his efforts.
Oh, and I wore my Cole Haans to our state fair this year at lunch one day...