The best man for the Republican nomination isn't even running. Former senator and current fictitious district attorney on Law and Order, Fred Thompson is by far the best candidate.
His resume consists of a law degree from Vanderbilt university, Assistant US District Attorney, worked on the Watergate hearings, served as special counsel to Lamar Alexander when he was Governor of Tennessee and eventually was elected to finish out Al Gore's term in the Senate in the biggest landslide in Tennessee history and was reelected to a complete term in 1996.
He decided not to run in 2002, he was a sure winner had he decided to pursue another term. He instead went back to acting and has played the DA's role on L & A for several years now.
He's a people person and a Conservative.
He's brilliant as shown when he absolutely eviscerated uber-lib Mike Farrell in 1993 on Meet the Press.He's not afraid to speak his mind as he did last week when talking about the changes in strategy on the Iraq War:
I'll bet that a lot of folks who support the president on this are asking themselves "what if we'd taken care of business this way two years ago?"
So, Thompson has kept his toes in the water by assisting President Bush in getting John Roberts confirmed and writes at NRO on a regular basis. He's recognizable, has no discernible baggage and would be a commanding presence in the White House. Let's face it, at 6' 6" and with great pipes, the guy looks and sounds presidential.
Reader Comments ( Page 5 of 6)
61. Fred Thompson is the right person to run for President. He has an impressive resume, a voting record to back up his positions on national issues, and a strong leadership presence. I hope he announces his bid to run soon. He has a volunteer in Indiana.
Jeremy at 10:52AM on Mar 16th 2007
62. I wrote to Fred Thompson two years ago, to plead for him to run for prsident in 2008. After looking at what the dem's were projecting ie Hillary Clinton and the like, and looking at the republicans with no one to offer up but the same old same old, I new it was time way back then in order to crush the clintons it would take Fred Thompson to do that. Now I would like to work in his campaign, but I don't know the cirrent address to let him and or his staff know. If you have a way to get in touch, please email me. Thanks edward Poche
Edward Poche at 11:09AM on Mar 19th 2007
63. I have been undecided and unimpressed by the current list of potential Republican candidates. Today I have made the decision to fully and wholeheartedly suppport Mr. Thompson as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. His candor, intellengence and character reminds me so much of Ronald Reagan. I encourage as many individuals as possible to encourage Fred Thompson to run. He can win!
George at 1:19AM on Mar 22nd 2007
64. I guess the liberals won't like Fred, But any one else, Dem or Rep sure has to if they follow him at all.
Justin Coutteau at 1:17PM on Mar 22nd 2007
65. Fred Thompson is a combination of Reagan, Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Truman. He brings us back to a time when we could trust our leaders. I pray Fred Thompson will run for President for the sake of our Country.
John King at 7:42PM on Mar 22nd 2007
66. Fred Thompson probably the best the Republican Party has to offer. I am not a wealthy man. But if Fred Thompson will run for President, I will donate all the funds I can afford and devote as much time as possible to his campaign. I have no plans to actively work for any other candidate.
Darrell at 8:24PM on Mar 24th 2007
67. I've made up some great bumper stickers for Fred. Check them out!
http://www.bestrepublicanstickers.com/fredthompson.html
wryteacher at 11:24AM on Mar 25th 2007
68. Dear Senator Thompson,
I humbley ask you to stay in Hollywood and save yourself alot of troublya y'all...
Perhaps a Hollywood phoney as "Hunt for Red October States" needs a DA they can trust...
Will you take a pledge to be Raygun Neutral????
Will ya..? Huh??
Manfred at 1:56AM on Mar 26th 2007
69. We need Fred Thompson NOW For The USA
What Can I do To Help?
Gail Wickersham at 4:37PM on Mar 28th 2007
70. Fred Thompson for president!
Many people say that Fred would not be a good choice for President because he is not a career politician. On the contrayry, that makes him the BEST man for the job. In fact, at this point, he's the ONLY candidate I'd vote for. Rudy, although he handled 9-11 with compassion and professionalism, in my opinion, did what ANY mayor of NY would have done. And I do not believe Rudy speaks for most concervatives in the country. John McCain is just plain scary. He's the first successful cross between an elephant and a donkey.
Fred, please run! Give us the opportunity to vote FOR someone, not simply against the lefties.
Jim Greenia at 8:19AM on Mar 29th 2007
71. Great column on Fred Thomspon, check it out
http://joeleonardi.wordpress.com/2007/03/18/a-republican-to-vote-for/
mia at 10:38AM on Apr 3rd 2007
72. ALL OF THE PREVIOUS COMMENTS HAVE TAKEN THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH, however Fred D. Thompson has the COMMANDING PRESENCE OF A PRESIDENT ,not to mention all the qualities of a great leader!!!PLEASE RUN FRED !!!, John R Pulley SGM E9 USA RETIRED SGMSIGC @ Aol.com
JOHN R PULLEY at 1:39PM on Apr 3rd 2007
73. I anyone knows how to E Mail or otherwise contact Sen. Fred Thompson ,please let me know so I can tell him of my support!! SGMSIGC@ aol.com
JOHN R PULLEY at 3:33PM on Apr 3rd 2007
74. I anyone knows how to E Mail or otherwise contact Sen. Fred Thompson ,please let me know so I can tell him of my support!! SGMSIGC@ aol.com
JOHN R PULLEY at 1:48PM on Apr 3rd 2007
75. I like Fred Thompson's inteligence and comon sense attitude. We do not need another wishy-washy person or one of questionable character as the leader of the free world. Wisdom and common sense
with strength of convictions sums up my opinion of Fred Thompson.
Dave Horrom at 1:10PM on Apr 4th 2007