Should Conservatives Look at Thompson’s Record or His Rhetoric?

Townhall ^ | 06/28/2007 | Janice Shaw Crouse

[Responsibility2nd]

His problems will likely stem from interviews in the early 90s when he said that he opposed criminalizing abortion and opposed a constitutional amendment protecting the sanctity of life. Further, at that time he told reporters that while he was pro-life, he didn’t support the prohibition of early term abortions.

Ahhh, here we go again!

[P-40]

Record. Rhetoric counts for nada.

[what's up]

problems will likely stem from interviews in the early 90s when he said that he opposed criminalizing abortion and opposed a constitutional amendment protecting the sanctity of life. Further, at that time he told reporters that while he was pro-life, he didn’t support the prohibition of early term abortions.

Isn't this similar to Miers who had been pro-choice years ago but had changed her stance in the interim?

[Responsibility2nd]

Fred Ping....

[Perdogg]

I guess they are not satisfied with FDT. You would think the prospect of President Hildabeast would be a motivating enough factor.

[Libertina]

Duncan Hunter

[jdm]

Rhetoric doesn’t change laws; votes do.

[Patrick1]

He was elected twice in Tennessee. He is not pro-abortion.

Next.

[Truth is a Weapon]

The media just don’t get it. It is like two men running from the bear. Fred doesn’t have to be the perfect conservative. He just has to be the best conservative who is running and who can win. So far, in my opinion, he fills that bill. There is no other Republican who could win the nomination who has stronger conservative credentials.

[The Blitherer]

Actually, this is a pretty fair article. And I think Fred supporter have no problem with his record being scrutinized. There will be things people disagree with, but overall Fred is very solid.

[FourtySeven]

Ahhh, here we go again!

Yep.

As far as I'm concerned Fred's the man to take this one. Is he perfect? Of course not. But look at the DANG CHOICES.

Perfectionists will once again be unsatisfied with any Republican candidate, and hammer hard any one suggested. Up until now, they had a point (with Rudy McRomney). But now is the time to focus on the best shot we have, and indeed, hardly a comprimise that would require much nose holding.

So, until I see something drastic (and not what I've seen in this piece, which is just regurgitated anti-Thomoson bilge), I'm going with him and HOPING he WILL run.

The perfectionists can have their Ron Paul, et al. Once again, their vote won't matter anyway.

[IMRight]

Should Conservatives Look at Thompson’s Record or His Rhetoric?

His current rhetoric matches his record. It's largely his earlier rhetoric that is getting spun.

[mnehring]

The twisting continues.. you would think at least ONE reporter would due diligence and see if they are continuing to spout false or misleading information.

[mnehring]

Record-
Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)

[Badeye]

‘His problems will likely stem from interviews in the early 90s when he said that he opposed criminalizing abortion and opposed a constitutional amendment protecting the sanctity of life. Further, at that time he told reporters that while he was pro-life, he didn’t support the prohibition of early term abortions. ‘

It won’t have any real effect politically in the 2008 race. Those that would like a Democrat in the Whitehouse hope that will be the case, but its wishful thinking.

[xsmommy]

i agree 100%, that is it in a nutshell. there is no need to quibble over half the stupid crap that is raised about him, because short of someone as electable and as conservative as he is entering the race, i will be voting for him.

[what's up]

Fred's major accomplishment when in Congress was helping with McCain-Feingold.

I'm not saying I wouldn't vote for him. It's way too early for me to tell.

But that's not such a great thing to have accomplished IMO.

[P-40]

Post #15 tells a different story.

[Responsibility2nd]

Actually, this is a pretty fair article

I'm glad you think so. I respect Janice Shaw Crouse but I was wondering if she was swallowing the MSM kool-aid regarding Fred.