This is like watching a repeat of 2008 here on Free Republic...when so many were mad that people weren’t all gung-ho about Fred Thompson. Not resonating is a good way to describe it.
I was one of those admirers of Fred Thompson in 2008. And disliked McCain more than all others running. However Thompson simply failed to resonate with voters.
In 2016, Ted Cruz would be my top choice at this point. But I am a realist, and that is why going for Trump at this stage. If Trump drops out, I will bet half of my social security check that Cruz can not overtake Bush’s money and organization.