But he, like Rudy, would give the Dems the hammer to hit him with.
I don't think he would have to. You seem perfectly willing to use the hammer on any candidate who isn't Hunter. There is a cult mentality developing among a few Hunter supporters that is not unlike that of the recently purged Rudyphiles. I suspect many are former Buchanan supporters who see only their guy as the "pure" candidate.
BTW, I am on the Hunter and Thompson ping lists. I don't think the nation will be hurt by more candidates. I am not a cultic follower of one candidate who seeks to tear down anyone else who I perceive as a threat to my guy. I don't like it when the Bushbots do it, when the Rudyphiles do it or when you guys do it.
No, I support Fred as well.
But nice try anyway.
FYI, I may be the biggest Hunter supporter here (though some would argue that). I’m also a huge fan of President Bush, despite some pretty apparent flaws.
Anyone who has the demonstrably right positions on:
War against the islamo nazis
The 2A
US Sovereignty & borders
Life
10th Amendment
Will get consideration due support from me should they win the nomination.
His bonafides are impeccable. He represents the very best traits of America - freedom, sovereignty, decency. He strikes me as a austere military man, yet one with sound judgment. Chuck Yeager endorsed him for good reason. He also seems more normal and level-headed than many of the candidates - someone I'd like my family to have over for dinner. He is the balanced candidate - balanced, yet not wishy-washy. The contrast between him and Hillary in a match-up would prove striking beyond superlative.
Newt - I agree with his positions, for the most part. His personal marital issues are a concern - someone seeking the Presidency does not have the luxury the rest of us peons have of separating personal character from competence, and the Clinton years bore that out.
Fred Thompson sounds good. My main suspicion is that much of his support seems to arise from the fact he is on the television. Also his political experience seems lighter than Hunter's, not to mention the comparison of their respective military backgrounds. But nonetheless he too would make an excellent candidate, if his health is up to it.
You, like everyone, need to make up your own mind. Watch the next debate - May 15.