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| Getting To Know Fred Thompson |
| 2007-03-20 |
| Here is what some are saying today (New stuff) (Quinnipac University Pollster) Thompson, who was also a Watergate prosecutor, had previously discouraged suggestions he run. But he is now considering the race, amid indications his conservative record combined with a blue-collar, pickup-truck appeal, to independents and moderate Democrats might make him the right guy at the right time. "He could run as a common sense Washington outsider with Ronald Reagan-class communications skills. Thompson's name recognition is still limited, but his celebrity means his face recognition is unusually high and very favorable. "He'd have instant credibility within the party and would be a very formidable candidate against any Democrat in November," said former U.S. Sen. and Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham, who is neutral in the nomination fight. "He has a very solid conservative record, but like Reagan, he has been able to charm many who may not agree with him on every issue." Bob Beckel, who managed 1984 Democratic nominee Walter Mondale's campaign, called Thompson potentially a Democratic electoral nightmare because of his communications skills and ability to appeal to swing voters. |
| Posted by:OldSpook |
| #12 This is why we won't see a Giuliani/Thompson ticket in either permutation. On's a New Yorker; the other plays a New Yorker. |
| Posted by: Eric Jablow 2007-03-20 23:45 |
| #11 He was the "reasonable" Admiral on board the carrier. Also, he stars in Law and Order, the "Boss" Attorney - Arthur Branch. You know, the conservative constitutionalist. :-) And this month he's subbing for Paul Harvey a lot - give that a listen. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-03-20 22:57 |
| #10 oops |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-03-20 22:29 |
| #9 my bad - right movie - you know I wouldn't forget Cptn Ramius, though.... |
| Posted by: Jim Rome 2007-03-20 22:16 |
| #8 #7: "wrong Thompson - see the UBoat Captain in Red October" Wrong ship, Frank. Sean Connery was the sub captain; Fred Dalton Thompson was the Admiral on the U.S. aircraft carrier involved in the hunt. In my book, one of the best movies out there - in spite of Alec Asshole Baldwin. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2007-03-20 19:38 |
| #7 #5 So is Fred Thompson the guy that played Gopher on "The Love Boat"? wrong Thompson - see the UBoat Captain in Red October |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-03-20 19:24 |
| #6 Thompson looks better than anyone else I've seen so far (other than Tancredo). |
| Posted by: Mac 2007-03-20 18:26 |
| #5 So is Fred Thompson the guy that played Gopher on "The Love Boat"? |
| Posted by: SteveS 2007-03-20 18:17 |
| #4 Gotta recommend places if you are interested in more: Paulharvey.com (Fred is hosting there) elephantbiz.com (look for the "Daily Fred") draftthompson08.blogspot.com and a few others. Couple of blogs that overlap but are good sources of links: http://iowansforfredthompson.blogspot.com/ http://coloradans4fredthompson.blogspot.com/ |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-03-20 17:25 |
| #3 From what I'm reading & hearing he will run. Rep. Zach Wamp said Monday that former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson is very likely to run for president. The Third District congressman told the Chattanooga Pachyderm Club, "I had a follow-up conversation with Fred Thompson, and there is a real, real strong possibility that he will run." Rep. Wamp said he has already lined up over 40 members who are interested in the Thompson candidacy. Blog source Follow the links from there |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-03-20 16:57 |
| #2 Fred Thompson seems like a Conservative WetDream, but I seriously doubt he will run. I WANT TO BELIEVE. |
| Posted by: Anon4021 2007-03-20 12:26 |
| #1 "Democratic electoral nightmare " I *love* that line. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-03-20 11:45 |