I think it just might happen. Thompson coming closer to a decision.
According to a national AP story this morning, it sounds like former senator Fred Thompson might be deciding to finally pull the trigger. I don't know why, just because polls show him in second or third place by not even saying he might be interested?
As someone hanging out at the grassroot level, I'd argue that with the possible entry of Thompson on to the playing field, there's finally a candidate that we can sink our teeth into. Well known, able to present well to an audience, political "street cred," and not having serious handicaps such as three wives, and deeply held convictions that changed when he decided he was running for president.
Fred Thompson as a possible Republican nominee? It's about time.
Numerous signs point to a Thompson candidacy, and a summertime announcement is widely expected, although people close to him caution that he has not made a final decision about running.Read it all here.
Never mind that he basically already is.
Thompson is hiring staff, speaking to conservative groups, writing online columns on topics of the day and staking out positions on issues like the Senate immigration overhaul. He also is testing his pitch on the Internet.
"It's important to the future of this country that (Republicans) have somebody that can win in November," Thompson said in a recent online interview. "People are looking for somebody who can talk straight to them. That's what I hope I bring to bear."
His expected entrance into the already crowded GOP field could dramatically shake up the wide-open race but it's unclear who among the strongest contenders, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain (news, bio, voting record) and Mitt Romney, would be affected the most.
Not yet a full-fledged candidate, Thompson has found himself competitive with them in national popularity polls. That's likely due in part to his acting role as district attorney Arthur Branch on NBC's popular drama "Law & Order."
Conservatives who make up a big part of the GOP base have found fault with Giuliani, McCain and Romney for varying reasons and for months now have been searching for a candidate to embrace.
As someone hanging out at the grassroot level, I'd argue that with the possible entry of Thompson on to the playing field, there's finally a candidate that we can sink our teeth into. Well known, able to present well to an audience, political "street cred," and not having serious handicaps such as three wives, and deeply held convictions that changed when he decided he was running for president.
Fred Thompson as a possible Republican nominee? It's about time.
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Run, Fred, run!
Go Brownback!
Maybe someone else has a different take on things (and I believe they will step up to the plate and let me know the error of my ways) but that's JM2CW.
While there is not a staunch conservative among the top four Republican candidates (including Thompson), there are a couple of them that are faking it.
"Run to the right in the primary and run to the middle for the general election." Richard Nixon would be proud of them. And nobody is sprinting like Romney.
Where would PP pp?
Bunch of crap that has nothing to do with the post and nobody cares about. Throw that garbage in the trash where it belongs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snw7_6mJf5c
Just trust them all when they tell you that this time they REALLY mean what they say.
But as for me, when I want to predict future actions of any of them, I'll look at their past words and actions.
if newt's sincere about his regret and repentance over his adultery, he would be a great candidate.
until then, for me i stand with gov. rounds' man huckabee.
--lexrex
any evidence of being pro-abortion?
In the interview, Thompson was asked: “Some conservatives got flustered by your comments on abortion and Roe vs. Wade. Would you like to explain your position on abortion?”
Thompson answered: “Government should stay out of it. No public financing. The ultimate decision must be made by the woman. Government should treat its citizens as adults capable of making moral decisions on their own.”
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