[Deagle]

Sorry to hear that Thompson will not be attending. It could be his key effort to push ahead in the polls.

[2ndDivisionVet]

“Sorry to hear that Thompson will not be attending. It could be his key effort to push ahead in the polls.”

Already happening:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895100/posts

I have no idea why Fred isn’t attending, but will try to find out and get back to everyone...

[goldstategop]

I'm disappointed in him too. Taking the base for granted is NOT the way to win the election. The Democrats had no problem meeting with the gay lobby. Yet here Republicans shun family values voters like the plague. That's political self-immolation. If the GOP front runners dread having to take tough questions from the base, how are they going to stand up to the Democrats? Its a very good question.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Reagan Man]

>>>>>I, for one, am particularly disappointed in Thompson, who has not yet participated in a single GOP debate. This one would have been his first opportunity since officially announcing his candidacy.

I was looking forward to this debate too, Joe. I'm disappointed that Rooty, Romney and McCain said no to attending. Thereby leaving Fred with no good reason to attend a debate where his three chief rivals are absent.