Fred Thompson, President? - Page 18

Snaquebite · 01-22-2008, 14:17

Yep...He has made a half azz effort from the start...I did like him though.

http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/2008/...sidential-bid/

afchic · 01-22-2008, 14:18

I just read about it on MSNBC. What do you think is going to happen now: Maybe VP bid under McCain? An Independant run? I really don't know what to think other than I am really disappointed. He was the only guy I was willing to vote FOR. Now I fear it is a vote against someone else, more than a vote for someone.

**The Reaper** · 01-22-2008, 15:15

Any of the top four flip-flopping "moderate" Republicans (McCain, Romney, Giuliani, or Huck) will need a solid conservative VP to motivate fellow conservatives to even bother to vote.

I hope that one of them picks Fred to assist, or our Second Amendment rights, national security, foreign policy, and lower tax options are about to evaporate.

Agree that he should have gotten in earlier, and been more active sooner. The Iowa and SC blitzes would have been great when he was in second place, behind Giuliani.

He is the only candidate I have heard on either side articulate his positions in detail on most issues, even the contentious ones, and I agreed with almost all of them.

TR

**Dan** · 01-22-2008, 16:28

I guess my support now goes to Huckabee.

echoes · 01-22-2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Dan

I guess my support now goes to Huckabee.

Am swaying in that direction myself. Am not for sure just yet.

And also, I will not be influenced by Chuck...though Chuck is very cool...

Holly

**Eagle5US** · 01-22-2008, 16:52

Damn...

mdb23 · 01-22-2008, 16:59

I'm clueless now. No way will I vote for Huckabee.... he is the worst flip flopper I have ever seen, and his newly found conservative bravado isn't working for me....

He bent over backward to accomodate illegal immigrants, but is now going to secure our borders. He raised taxes every chance he got, but now is a fiscal conservative. Dude will say anything to get elected.

“I have opponents in this race who do not want to change the Constitution. But I believe that it would be a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that’s what what we need to do—to amend the Constitution so it’s in God’s standards rather than try to change God’s standards so it lines up with some contemporary view."

That quote takes him completely out of the race for me. I am not trying to engage in a religious debate, nor will I participate in one, but anyone who thinks that our country's most important document should be modified/aligned to their personal view of the bible will not get my vote. All I am saying about that.

I hoep we don't end up with a Clinton/McCain election.... In all honesty, based on what I have read, I would almost lean toward Hillary. As someone alse said, I hate her, but at least she has the courage of her convictions.

Too bad about Fred.... I'm seriously thinking that I might have to vote for Romney, especially since Ron Paul has hit the looney streak lately.

warrottjr · 01-22-2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by mdb23

I hope we don't end up with a Clinton/McCain election.

Me too, but it sure looks like it's headed in that direction.

dmgedgoods · 01-22-2008, 18:40

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Originally Posted by afchic

I just read about it on MSNBC. What do you think is going to happen now: Maybe VP bid under McCain? An Independant run? I really don't know what to think other than I am really disappointed. He was the only guy I was willing to vote FOR. Now I fear it is a vote against someone else, more than a vote for someone.

Campaigning makes all the candidates look like tools, IMHO. Fred managed to speak on topic, rather than bash for the most part. I fear a vote for anybody else is a vote tallied strictly to limit another candidates options. This election especially seems a messy one. It's too bad...

Shawn

Gypsy · 01-22-2008, 19:02

VERY disappointed...

I sincerely hope the Republican nominee does choose him for VP.

warrottjr · 01-22-2008, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Gypsy

VERY disappointed...

I sincerely hope the Republican nominee does choose him for VP.

Given Fred's stance as the "only true conservative," I can't see him endorsing another candidate or agreeing to be anyone's running mate.

warrottjr · 01-22-2008, 19:15

A Statement from Fred Thompson

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."

echoes · 01-22-2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by warrottjr

Given Fred's stance as the "only true conservative," I can't see him endorsing another candidate or agreeing to be anyone's running mate.

Yes, but remember, warrot-man, Gypsy has "Powers!"

It may well come to pass!

Holly!

Gypsy · 01-22-2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by warrottjr

Given Fred's stance as the "only true conservative," I can't see him endorsing another candidate or agreeing to be anyone's running mate.

You may have a point there...but one never knows. If called upon, and it's the "right" candidate, perhaps he'll consider it.

afchic · 01-22-2008, 19:44

He did endorse McCain against Bush in 2000, so he may dso it again. Given the remaining field I just don't know what to think. Romney scares the bejeezus out of me. He is worst than Kerry with his Flip Flopping. Huckabee is even worse. The whole Constitutional Ammendment thing totally turned me off. Guliani doesn't have a chance in hell as far as I am concerned, he just has too much baggage. McCain, what do I say about McCain other than he is a megalomaniac. But given the other options, that is the one I find myself leaning towards now that Fred is gone.