Hire puts [Iowa Caucus] run closer for Fred Thompson

The Altoona Herald (Iowa) ^ | June 26, 2007 | THOMAS BEAUMONT

[jbonham76]

Maybe it’s just fun to be here and read your responses?

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Well, it’s not a firm denial, but I’ll go ahead and come to the conclusion that it’s not.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Not working out quite as you planned, is it?

[jbonham76]

That’s a great conclusion.

[The Blitherer]

Interesting way to evade the question.

[jbonham76]

Not working out quite as you planned, is it?

I had no idea I would come on to free republic and say Fred has no chance in Iowa, and that people here wouldn't like it. Wow! what a misplanning on my part.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Who doesn’t like it? I’m having a great time.

So, tell us, why did you decide to call it MyManMitt?

[Petronski]

Now how about you educate us on why the percieved link? I am sure it will be fascinating.

[jbonham76]

So, tell us, why did you decide to call it MyManMitt?

I don't know. Just came to mind. Probably like the guy who came up with www.mymanfred.com a short time ago.

Who doesn’t like it? I’m having a great time. So am I. You guys are fun to talk to.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

We’re gonna vote for M-I-T-T!

We’re gonna vote for M-I-T-T!

[jbonham76]

Is that your photo for a fred Ping?

I am still not following you. Maybe try being more direct.

[Petronski]

They want to support their man Mitt. Are you turning them away?

[jbonham76]

No I have no problem with the village people do you? Why are using a picture of them. Are knocking on the entertainment industry of which Fred belongs?

[Atlas Sneezed]

Only until Fred stomps into the state.

You mean shuffle.

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That kind of sophomoric cheap shot might good to an amateur like you now, but when Fred is towering over Mitt in a debate, showing power and strength, I think you’ll find that your gnattering is about as effective as Mitt’s haircut.

[eastsider]

It's fun to vote for the M-I-T-T.
It's fun to vote for the M-I-T-T.

[jbonham76]

It was actually pretty funny.

Sorry your so thin skinned, doesn’t help your guy.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Actually, I just think Fred supporters should stop and balance their perception of reality with the reality in Iowa.

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The reality may be that Mitt will see poll numbers shifting profoundly when Fred announces, and when Mitt stops being the only advertising voice in the race.

Iowa may prove either to be the start of Mitt’s hopes (if he keeps a commanding lead) or the end (if Fred gets anywhere near close, and wins other states early on.)

[Atlas Sneezed]

Maybe it’s the cot calling the pettle black?

[Canticle_of_Deborah]

Dorr most recently worked as 2006 GOP gubernatorial nominee Jim Nussle's political director, having started in Iowa caucus politics in 2000 for then-Gov. George W. Bush. Dorr, 28, later worked for Bush's re-election campaign as deputy Midwest political director, concentrating on Iowa.

Thank goodness "the people's candidate" is an outsider.

[gunservative]

Fred has no chance in Iowa. Romney has control on the ground.

Fred is taking quite a bit of the McCain and Giuliani campaigns and chalking up undecideds. Romney is going to hit a wall.