Thompson makes push to get on TV in Iowa

The Hill ^ | December 27, 2007 | Sam Youngman

[2ndDivisionVet]

DES MOINES – Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) is making a big push with supporters to raise funds to go on the air with one more ad here before the Jan. 3 caucuses.

In an email from supporters with a subject line “$109,789 and counting,” campaign manager Bill Lacy makes a plea with supporters to continue contributing online to get to the campaign’s target goal of $248,846.

The email contains a link to the already-filmed ad that the campaign is set to run if it meets its fundraising goal.

“If we can make a big enough buy, we have a chance to really score a surprise in the caucuses next week!” Lacy writes.

Thompson has been barnstorming the state by bus, and he is receiving strong reviews for his performance on the stump. Thompson is depending on earned media from his events to make up for his absence on the air.

[2ndDivisionVet]

All FReepers & lurkers that support the consistent conservative--Fred Thompson, please get behind him any way you can.

[Viking2002]

I already have. For the first time in my mortal existence, I actually made a political contribution. To Our Man. And I am a political Ebenezer Scrooge.

[reasonisfaith]

I’ve given more to Fred Thompson than I’ve ever given to any political candidate.

[Rome2000]

Up to $130,076.

Gave my occupation as “Goat Humper”

[doc1019]

I have never given anything more than my vote in any campaign … this year, I break the mold, Fred gets my money.

[Rome2000]

You know if everybody on this forum gave $5 or $10 bucks it could make a difference in the polls.

[Uriah_lost]

I seem to sense a theme emerging here.....

[doc1019]

Or at least some of it … My wife gets the rest. ;-)

[Kellis91789]

I’m in for another $100.

[IM2MAD]

Fred was just on Hannity and Colmes. I tuned in late so didn’t see the whole interview but what I saw was very good. Catch the rerun if you can.

[commonguymd]

Go FRed Go!

[doc1019]

Yes, I have spent ol’ these many moons attempting to hypnotize and control FReepers’s via my computer and it is starting to work!!!

[claudiustg]

9.3%, people, 9.3%.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/iowa-primary.html

[Route66]

Wow! I can’t believe they had him on twice in one day! They have declared him dead so many times it must have been difficult for them.
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Stay tuned for “Conversations with a Dead Candidate”...Fox News interviews Fred Thompson from beyond the political grave.

[claudiustg]

9.3%, 4th place. It’s called reality.

[22cal]

Is Howard Dean President? That's your reality in Iowa polling.

[TheThirdRuffian]

You and me both.

I have never given any candidate money until I gave some to Fred.

I’ll do a bit more tomorrow.

[HerrBlucher]

9.3%, 4th place. It’s called reality.

No, its wishful thinking on the part of the MSM, liberals, and anti-Fred's such as yourself.

[HerrBlucher]

You did inspire me to make another contribution to Fred though. Mr. Thompson thanks you for your support!

[2ndDivisionVet]

"9.3%, people, 9.3%."

It's the ARG poll that throws everything off. They are NOT known for accurate polls and lean left. But believe whatever you wish. Maybe they are accurate and McCain will garner 3rd place. I lived in Iowa from 1974 to 2002, and I don't believe it for a minute!

[daylilly]

Fred Thompson is the first candidate I have ever donated to, and I’ve donated to him eight times. Tomorrow again. I’m a political scrooge when it comes to donations.

[mmichaels1970]

I seem to sense a theme emerging here.....

I'll join that theme. I've never given a dime. I've only done things like yard signs in the past. Fred is the first to get any donations from me. I've given him $25 on at least five separate occasions including a donation for the latest ad drive. I have four kids and every dollar is precious...but so is the future of this nation that my kids will inherit. I gave $25 yesterday and I'm about to go give another $25 today. I hope others feel the same way.

[mmichaels1970]

9.3%, 4th place. It’s called reality.

So don't donate. Nobody's forcing you to.

[Doofer]

Just sent another $25 to Fred...

Donate to Fred!!!

Direct your mouse to the banner below and donate!

[Doofer]

ping...

[CharlesWayneCT]

I can’t believe he didn’t get that much money in the 1st day. Ron Paul pulls in millions when he bumps for it. I understand he’s a special case, but I really thought that when a specific request like this was made, he’d get a million bucks no problem in a day or two.

[Sybeck1]

So who are you moderates going for?

[CharlesWayneCT]

The last poll had him at 15%. I don’t put much stock in Strategic Visions, but it’s a hope anyway.

[Jet Jaguar]

I have given 25.00 twice

I will have to wait until after the first
to donate again.

[Shelayne]

I saw Fred on H&C as well. I was stunned that they gave him so much time. It was excellent!

Fred is the FIRST politician I’ve ever given money to.

[Uriah_lost]

Whatever you’re doin’....keep it up!

[doc1019]

You are under my control and you will vote Fred. See, it works. ;-)

[lesser_satan]

Ron Paul pulls in millions when he bumps for it.

And all your guy has to do is write himself a loan. But neither Mitt nor Fred has the backing of George Soros like RuPaul and the Dope from Hope, so I guess that's a moot point, now ain't it.

[Bizhvywt]

“I’ve given more to Fred Thompson than I’ve ever given to any political candidate.”

Me too!

[Bizhvywt]

“Ron Paul pulls in millions when he bumps for it.”

Can you say George Soros?

[Politicalmom]

I’m another who has never donated before.

Sent FRed two contributions in the last week.

[Politicalmom]

PING!!

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[Uriah_lost]

Before the Thompson campaign, I had only donated time and that was for Ronnie back in ‘80 ‘cause I wasn’t going to get to vote by one month. This is all new to me but I feel like we are really breaking new ground all the way here. All the old rules and assumptions are out the window. I may be wrong, but time will tell.

[Yaelle]

We are halfway there! Please, everyone! Let's get those ads all over Iowa: if Fred makes a good showing there, the MSM will not be able to ignore him any more!

Fred's doing this under a near media blackout on him. Who runs this country? US (and Rush) or the traditional media??? Help fill up the little red pickup truck before 6 pm Friday! Please.

[ozaukeemom]

done

[Yaelle]

I feel the same way. I have donated many times to Fred and will keep doing so. More again in the morning. It is money that is important to my family, but then again, so is the state of our country.

[jellybean]

Fred's Red Pick-up currently has $141,219 in the tank. Keep up the good work everyone!

[papasmurf]

Old numbers, and tilted at that.

Show me the numbers after 11300 tomorrow AM. :)

[papasmurf]

The money count is only for that specific ad. His other donations keep rollin in, and aren’t counted by thae counter in the email.

[Doofer]

bump

[papasmurf]

I found a unique, and legal, way to increase donations to FRed.

I ran a special for my software and offered a discount. Pay by donation to fred08!

$790.00 so far.

[jellybean]

Sorry, I didn’t see your ping! My computer is running so slow it’s taking 5 minutes or longer to post a simple reply. The last time it ran like this it crashed and was down for 3 days. I’m gonna take a chance on rebooting. If I’m not back in 20 minutes, send out the search dogs. :)

[Politicalmom]

No problem!!

I am LATE with all the pings today. My parents are visiting, and my Mom and three daughters and I went on a shopping spree with all our gift cards.

We gave the economy a big boost today. :)

[jellybean]

Sounds like you had fun!

I’m back up, but things are still running slow.