Comments on: In New York 23, some unexpected backers: Part 3 Fred Thompson

By: E Pluribus Unum

E Pluribus Unum — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:15:13 +0000

The answer to every question that matters.

By: Hooah_Mac

Hooah_Mac — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:47 +0000

In a field with 4 people who could reasonably be called a conservative of some type and 1 clear moderate + open primaries = conservative vote split everywhere and moderate wins.

There isn’t any comparison between a 5 or more way primary and a 2 way general election. Not that I am saying Fred!! is our guy for next time, just that the analysis is more complicated.

By: cwilson

cwilson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:55 +0000

let’s face it. he lost to John Freaking McCain. NOBODY who lost to that RINO schlub should ever be considered for any position that requires election. If you can’t beat John Freaking McCain, you have no business going up against an incumbent Obama.

By: LDahl752

LDahl752 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:47:07 +0000

and, it didn’t take long at all for some others to jump on Hoffman’s bandwagon, too. That is an indication of a LEADER. Maybe next time the NRCC will call Jeri first and ask her to help them with some “vetting.” The could learn so much by consulting with folks who actually have the pulse of the people, rather than listening to D.C. elites.
Thanks so much for this post, Hooah — I always love reading about FRED!

By: Flagstaff

Flagstaff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:14 +0000

If McCain had tapped Fred instead of Sarah, the election outcome might not have been different, but Palin wouldn’t have been damaged by McCain’s timing error, and Fred would still be in the same position that he’s in today.

Michelle Bachmann is in a much better position to grow into a viable national candidate than Palin is right now. I personally think Sarah Palin can be much more valuable as an observer and critic and coach than she can be as a candidate. Just like Newt.

By: Flagstaff

Flagstaff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:34 +0000

Fred has definitely lost some weight. And, by growing it now, we have some years to get used to it. By some logic, that could mean he’s going to run again. The reason I don’t like the beard is part that everybody in this town grows one thinking it makes him look like a mountain man (or he already is one), and part that it reminds me of somebody I don’t like, but I don’t remember who that is.

The biggest problem any Republican will have is Obama’s appearance, as indicated by Tuesday’s election results.

By: GregInFla

GregInFla — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:22:37 +0000

via FredPAC website .

Fred has to learn to know when to stop talking sometimes. At the end, Neil is waiting patiently to step in to end the segment. I just love Fred! If Fred were on O’Reilly, Fred would always have the last word!

By: GregInFla

GregInFla — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:38:26 +0000

on Fred. I have a theory on the beard and Jeri. He looks younger with a darker beard, and will get more appeal to voters in 2011 (gotta start early) if he transforms his appearance a bit. Then he can take on Beavis and Biden.

By: Rod_Patrick

Rod_Patrick — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:16 +0000

By: Steph C

Steph C — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:37 +0000

By: Flagstaff

Flagstaff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:32:58 +0000

he will need to campaign more aggressively.

I still like him better than anybody else on the scene, including Sarah Palin, but if he couldn’t get selected by Republicans last time, why should we think he could win it all next time?

Let’s wait a couple of years, and then take this up again. Maybe by then Fred will have shaved off that attempt to make himself look “cool.”

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:53:19 +0000

Then, when you finish your deployment, and become a civilian again, I hope that you elicit Fred and Jeri’s services when you run your campaign! You are a winner, and we need more like you.

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:53:19 +0000

Then, when you finish your deployment, and become a civilian again, I hope that you elicit Fred and Jeri’s services when you run your campaign! You are a winner, and we need more like you.

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:52 +0000

and he did get in a little too late, actually after the media made sure he peaked. Like Fred said, they build you way up, just so they have farther to take you down. And, in the SC race, once he got there he actually had more events in less time than any other Republican running. After Obama’s shouting and spouting of lies, a slow deliberate talking Statesmen would be welcome to many. Fred ran once presidential race too early. He epitomizes what us conservatives are drooling for now.

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:52 +0000

By: Hooah_Mac

Hooah_Mac — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:46:49 +0000

I got a picture with both Fred and Jeri, and had decent conversations with each of the backers I’ve featured so far.

By: Oz

Oz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:44 +0000

I still like Fred a lot and provided he actually tried to WIN this time instead of lollygagging around that would make me very happy.

BUT

I don’t somehow think that a slow talking southerner is a good match up against Obama.

And frankly, I don’t love any of the candidates right now. I’d go into more details but don’t want to threadjack this thread.

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:39:55 +0000

for all you did with the Hoffman conservative efforts in NY. Thank you for your service in the military sir. Did you meet and talk with Fred when you were in NY? If you answer yes, then I have another thought.

By: GregInFla

GregInFla — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:24:21 +0000

And more in the drawer in case those start to fade in the Florida heat and sun. There would be no 10% unemployment if Fred were in the White House.

How about Thompson/Bachmann in 2012? And Jeri would be a great press secretary. With here in there, Chris Matthews would feel more than a tingle on his leg in the press room.

By: Scope

Scope — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:27 +0000

would not be happening now. It would already have been in operation in the White House.