Especially in the South.
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Reagan Democrats were forged out of the economic disaster and foreign policy humiliations from the Carter Administration. With a fairly decent economy with low unemployment, I don't see a current parallel here unless it is on the WOT and the fact many Democrats may be embarrassed by their party's moonbats. Yet I haven't seen Thompson hit hard on the WOT... yet. So far that's been Rudy's primary issue.
I am supporting this ‘reluctant’ candidate! It is apparent that this election is more about our nation’s future than his ambition to seek power.
Anyone who gets carried away comparing Fred Thompson to Ronald Reagan is not a person who takes politics seriously. Time to forget about that and move along.
Fred hasn't had executive experience and that is a mark against him. However, it doesn't mean Fred wouldn't make a good executive or a good POTUS. What counts the most are Fred`s conservatism and his belief in federalism.
Limited government is the key to any successful conservative policy agenda. In that regard, Fred`s positions are a lot like Reagan`s agenda. Fred is also on the right side of the social issues. Although not to the degree some conservatives are comfortable with. The fact that Fred wants to overturn Roe v Wade should bring satisfaction to all pro-lifers. The fact that Fred wants to keep our 2nd amendment rights on the front burner as the Founders intended should please gun owners and gun rights advocates everywhere. The fact that Fred is for strong border security and anti-amnesty should remove any doubt about how he would govern on the immigration issue.
Political intellect, personal integrity, along with good communication skills and general likability are some areas where Fred excels with the regular folks. Fred is the genuine article. A real conservative through and through.
I wonder what principles Hillary has at her core? hmmm
“In the end, if Fred Thompson can successfully reintroduce a discourse of principles to the political arena, he will parallel Reagan in the one way that counts the most.”
Hooray! Great post, 2nddiv! I’d love nothing better than for Pelosi et al to get out of the gutter with this mudfight!
Who was Thompson’s choice for president in 1980?
Not Reagan.
Fred Thompson = Howard Baker
For that matter, who was Thompson’s choice for president in 2000?
Not Bush.
Fred Thompson = John McCain
The most important but least discussed asset we are looking for in a candidate is the ability to communicate, and Fred Thompson seems to be what we the Republicans are yearning for. You must admit, a major irritation for all of us has been Bush’s trouble articulating. Given a prepared speech he can deliver it with the best of them. The speech given before congress following 9/11 had to be within the top 10 speeches given by any President. But slap a microphone in front of him like at a press conference and we Republicans cringe. His sloppy speaking style only serves to bolster the false perception that he is incompetent.
We need to get beyond that. We need to nominate someone who can communicate to not only us, the Republican base, but touch bases with the millions and millions of moderate voters who most often vote Democrat. Being one of the original “Reagan Democrats” – I speak from experience. (read my FR profile page). Fred has that same appeal to people as Reagan did.
In President Reagan’s Farewell Address he said, “I wasn’t a great communicator, but I communicated great things.” Fred Thompson is a communicator of great things and a great communicator, and I am honored to be behind him.
Of course they said Pres. Reagan was lazy. What could they say? “He makes it look easy?”
Man, I’m sick of these Reagan/Thompson comparisons — and I’m a fan (of both).
I think these Reagan comparisons really cheapen Thompsons’ candidacy. He’s not Reagan. Does he have any virtues of his own that make him appealing, or are all of Reagan’s going to be ascribed to him instead?
Thompson will likely be our nominee... Let’s please not build him up so high that he has nowhere to go but down. That’s what the media did with “America’s Mayor,” and perhaps BECAUSE of that reputation he’s been an even bigger disappointment than expected.
Fred lacks executive experience. Baloney. Carter micromanaged everything, including the starting times for the White House tennis court. Lest we forget, he ran country into the ground and left us with an Iranian mess that’s going nuclear.
Some of the so called true conservative candidates or 'Reagan likes' will use phrases like:
I did,
I'm gonna
I authored, etc. etc. etc.
That is a self centered egotistical approach doomed to failure in bringing the masses into your sphere and securing their help.... jmo.
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Just a little somethin’ to help you FredHeads get your buzz on...
;D
The Tennessean will have to overcome the nation's recent reluctance to turn to the Senate for presidentsIf it's Thompson vs. Clinton, what's the "nation" going to do about it's "reluctance to turn to the Senate for presidents"? Vote to keep Bush in office another 4 years?
This is yet another of a huge number of pieces that mention Thompson as a senator with no executive experience while failing to mention that his odds-on most-likely opponent will be, yes, that's right, a senator with no executive experience. (Or do they all think that her time in the WH drawing up enemy lists counts as executive experience?)
Let Fred be Fred.