If Fred Thompson ends up not performing up to the standards that most conservatives are presently hoping for in a Presidential candidate, then 2008 will probably become a very disappointing year once again for conservatives at every political level. I’m seriously hoping that Fred Thompson does very well during his entire run for the Presidency, and I hope that if Fred is the final GOP pick for President that he also picks someone decent to be his Vice Presidential running mate. Fred Thompson will also seriously need to create some very successful political coattails in order for all of the other conservatives running for political offices to also get a boost to their campaigns from Fred Thompson. Another factor is what ends up happening with this ongoing “More Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants” legislation: if it’s killed in Congress, then conservatives won’t have to worry about all of the aftereffects of such legislation becoming “law” very soon, but if President Bush ends up signing this “profoundly crappy” legislation into law, then all bets are off as to what will happen politically next year. The GOP, conservatism, and the entire U.S. as a country will be in deep trouble for the long-term if this legislation does become “law” very soon. All interest in the entire GOP will profoundly wane if this legislation does become “law” very soon, and even Fred Thompson will probably end up losing support if that crap becomes a reality. All of the damage from such legislation will only continue no matter who becomes the next President!
I hear you John... I hope to God we can stop this Amnesty Bill, or as you said — the results will be disastrous for our whole country. I also see the dangers if Bush signs this bill. I hope Bush, and our Congresspeople wake up and realize that this is a historical moment, and our country is theirs to protect or destroy — not just the GOP, but the whole nation.