[Brices Crossroads]

I agree. Thompson does not inspire fear in anyone. No one thinks of reckless or mean as an adjective to describe Fred. Some wag once said that the candidate for President who wins is the one you want to see on the morning news for 4 years. Non political types will eschew the shrillness of Hillary and the jumpiness (for lack of a better word) of Rudy. I think they will achieve the same comfort level with Fred that they had with Reagan.

[Baladas]

I’m not so sure about your last line, but I think FDT will come close to approaching Reagan’s magnetism.

And you’ve nailed it on the voice - it REALLY matters in politicans on this level - listen to FDT talk about anything, can’t get enough. Listen to Hillary talk about anything, can’t wait to get away.

And I don’t think the nominee will be Rudy either, that’s the MSM hedging their bets.

[isrul]

I think it will depend on the debates. Folks like FDT now but if comes across as slow on the uptake at the debates, that can change. I honestly haven’t heard him that much in situations where he has to think on his feet. I hope he is sharp but it has yet o be demonstrated