Thanks to this post at ElephantBiz, it's now obvious that all current GOP candidates will blow away and Fred Thompson will step in to save the day. OK it's not that obvious, but there are many admirers of the former senator from Tennessee, including this Web site.
Hotline on Call quotes the WH Bulletin:
Thompson, the former Tennessee Republican senator who's now a Law & Order prosecutor and regular replacement for radio host Paul Harvey, is being urged by supporters to consider entering the presidential race, according to associates. "The draft Fred movement is growing," says one ally. They say that Thompson is flattered by the suggestions, but it is unclear if he is turning away their appeals. The effort is growing among conservative blogs, where several boards are pushing the folksy straight-talker to get in.But then throws cold water all over the idea:
Most importantly, Sen. John McCain is one of Thompson's best friends. They talk regularly. A source close to Thompson said that Thompson will not run for president, period.But what if McCain faded?This is more a symptom of certain conservatives in the party looking at the current field and realizing that there is no conservative hero among them. The only solution then is to draft one. Huckabee and Brownback don't have the stature and gravitas that Fred Thompson exudes without even trying. Unfortunately Senator Thompson has never indicated much of a desire to be president.
If McCain fades sure, Thompson could step in but don't bet on it. what I'm wondering is that given Rudy's liberal record on things, will there be a conservative Stop Rudy campaign coalescing to draft a champion? Just because conservatives can handle Rudy's liberal values doesn't mean they like it. All things equal, they'd rather have Rudy's qualities plus a social conservative as well.
Fred Thompson may not be the only one to face a draft.
Reader Comments ( Page 6 of 23)
76. Go Fred Go! You have my vote!
Matt
Matt Prince, Jr at 9:47AM on Mar 4th 2007
77. JERK ... GRUMPY OLD MAN . JUST ANOTHER SCUMBAG REPUBLICAN
MACK at 9:55AM on Mar 4th 2007
78. I wish Fred would run for president. What a find! He would establish a following that no other candidate presently enjoys and would probably be our next President. I would also go out and try to find other folks to vote for him. I've always thought that he was a good speaker and speaks with a lot of confidence, which I think the American people need to hear. Who cares if you define yourself as a democrat or republican!!!! It's the person that can continue keeping America safe and on the road to prosperity.
Henry Cunning at 11:26AM on Mar 4th 2007
79. oh I forgot something. Would one of you do something about the border. I fell like I live in another country.
Ed at 9:53AM on Mar 4th 2007
80. The 08' election will be determined by results in Iraq. Simply put, those who want us to get out before job is done, do not ask themselves one simple question, then what? Are we gonna sit by and watch them kill each other, are we gonna watch as Al-Qaeda sets up more camps, are we gonna sit and watch Iran become the ruling power in the middle east? When these questions are answered then and only then will I consider voting for someone who preaches get out of Iraq now. As for muslims wanting us dead, there is without a doubt a large marjority in the middle east who want just that, and those who do not see it are just fooling themselves, and really do not follow history.
William Feliciano at 9:57AM on Mar 4th 2007
81. Being a life long republican I have not seen one that has officially entered the race that I would vote for at this time. Should Fred Thompson decide to run for president he would be my choice. Rudy Guliani may have saved the day in New York after 9/11 but his liberal views do not coincide with the base of the republican party.
So PLEASE Mr. Thompson run. Any one who can walk away from the Senate has my vote.
Chris Milburn at 10:07AM on Mar 4th 2007
82. Here I was all set on Rudy whom i love and would vote for in a New York minute. And now Fred Thompson may enter the race and i like him too! I would love a Rudy-Fred ticket and then we will be all set and the Repubs could win!!!!!!! McCain is too old fashioned, loves war and wants to get rid of Woe vs. Wade. Who died and left him boss?
Sandi Nelson at 10:10AM on Mar 4th 2007
83. Fred Thompsen is good, but the leader WE NEED is COLIN POWELL. Our country is crying out for real leadership. I wish a saw more of a movement to draft Colin Powell to run for president.
arthro at 10:24AM on Mar 4th 2007
84. I'd vote for him.
I actually did a little research on his short political career (see vote-smart.org)), yeah, I'd vote for him.
Scott at 10:26AM on Mar 4th 2007
85. Remember this..he seemed like a nice guy but he turned mean when threatened...way back when he was George Clooney's superior and Roseanne's Boss in Lanford...Roseanne started a walkout and that's when she went to work in the Mall, and then started her own place and hired her former boss then..well you get the picture...lets face it ...I liked the show and Mr. Thompson..
Mike McDonald at 10:27AM on Mar 4th 2007
86. All WE THE PEOPLE need is someone who does what the majority of the PEOPLE tell them to do. Get out of the War, build the Fence, take total control of our boarders, limit immigration numbers by each country to a specified percentage as other countries do, etc etc.... Free our two brave boarder agents NOW!!!
Hank Hodel at 10:30AM on Mar 4th 2007
87. I am a little dissapointed in Thompson, I wanted him to get the nomination instead of the Bush, but he did not try.
J, STILES at 10:33AM on Mar 4th 2007
88. I would rather vote for the other prosecuter on Law and Order. I like him.
Patty at 8:36PM on Mar 4th 2007
89. How about a Thompson/McCain ticket! I'd vote for those two anytime.
Ja at 10:33AM on Mar 4th 2007
90. 1. A dem. president with dem. control of house & senate??? God save us from this!
2. A young, inexperienced black man with an Islamic name?? Gee..I wonder if we would have elected a young, inexperienced man with a Japanese name to lead us after Pearl Harbor & into WW2?? I don't think so!!
3. Hillary?? She will get the "Hate" vote, but is our country so desparate that we would vote for someone with all the negative baggage and disrespect for the presidency that her family brought to the WH. Romney,Thompson..class cand's.
L. MATHES at 10:38AM on Mar 4th 2007