[futureSoldier]

I think the responses on this website echo the state of the nation: a couple of candidates that are "Republican" and then Fred-a classic Regan Conservative. I did a research project on Senator Thompson two years ago and was quite impressed. The parallels between him and Regan are more than slight:

a) Both are actors that the common middle of the road person will give some trust to simply because of name recognition (sad but true-elections are won and lost on much more than policy)

b)Both are excellent communicators. Both Regan and Thompson succeed in the area of Bush's greatest weakness: they communicate their thoughts on the offensive. They do not respond from a particular statement that may or may not be true but rather lay out their position on an issue and go from there.

c)Both exude strong leadership in the face of a scary enemy (USSR & Islamofacists)

d)(most important) Both are unapologetic conservative Americans. Both clearly believe in America, Americans, and the conservative nature of our democratic republic, and neither gives a damn about what the anti-American side thinks.


I believe that Thompson, like Regan, combines Pro-American spirit and strong leadership that Americans are craving/needing at the current time. Just like in the late 70's, Americans are tired of hearing everyone blame America first, and they are tired of having a president who does not lead (though I may agree with Bush's policies, he simply does not grab the situation by the balls and lead).