There is a "new plan."
Hildabeast is "displeased." 
Posted on 10/13/2007 9:16:40 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Edited on 10/13/2007 12:05:03 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Press Release
The reporters agree...armed with his consistently conservative record and problem solving vision for the future, Senator Thompson passes the test by standing out from the crowd and offering real solutions for real problems.
Passed the Test
"Fred Thompson is passing his first big test."("Spotlight on Thompson in GOP debate," Political Intelligence, Boston Globe, 10/9/07).
"If this was a test, artificial as it may have been, Thompson passed it. He demonstrated that his campaign has density. He did not fall for any of the traps that the moderators laid for him." ("The Debate: Thompson Passes A Test; Giuliani and Romney Spar," The Atlantic, 10/9/07).
"In the rest of the debate, Thompson showed that he was comfortable and prepared, even for the silly attacks from other candidates." ("Fred Wins, Chris Loses," Captain's Quarters Blog, 10/9/07).
"Thompson's Prep Work is paying off. He clearly prepared for the debate and has enough facts and statistics to back up his answers." ("Thompson's Prep Work," The Atlantic, 10/9/07).
Stood Out From the Crowd
"He seemed to demonstrate all that homework paid off, using a lot of facts and figures when appropriate, able to handle questions on a range of subjects. His team feels more than satisfied. His competitors now, knowing Thompson is in second place, will continue to try to chip away at his ability to be a strong campaigner. There's much more to watch on this." (NBC Nightly News, 10/9/07).
"The candidate both are trying to outflank with the party's conservative base, Fred Thompson, likely quieted critics of his early campaign stumbles with a steady, sure-footed performance in his first presidential debate.....fluttered the hearts of Republicans who've been longing for a Southern conservative to rally behind." ("Rudy, Romney and Thompson spar in debate," Newsday, 10/9/07).
"And yet, Fred Thompson's plain spokeness on broad themes-- smaller government state's rights-- do seem to be resonating with voters. In Iowa, home to the nation's first caucus, he has moved into second place and more than half who support other republicans say they might switch to Fred Thompson if they knew him better." (CBS Evening News, 10/9/07).
"Thompson's performance was measured and pretty strong...he proved that not only he belongs but he is a force that is not going away." ("The Republican Debate in Dearborn: Reaction," Christian Broadcasting Network, 10/9/07).
"And the Winner Is.. ...Fred Thompson." "Romney could have had a good line with that Law & Order joke. But Thompson proved he's not just some guy with a script. Romney looked like he is one." "Best Line, Hands Down, Fred Thompson's "and to think I thought I was going to be the best actor on the stage."(The Corner, National Review, 10/9/07).
Offered Real Solutions for Real Problems
"Take Social Security's long-term solvency, an issue on which moderator Maria Bartiromo said Thompson was one of the few candidates offering specific solutions. Thompson used the question to return to his larger theme for the debate -- things are OK now but we are walking a dangerous line for our future. "We are eating our seed corn, we are spending their money," Thompson said. "We're better than that." ("Thompson the Tone Setter", The Fix, Washington Post, 10/9/07).
"Fred Thompson has held his own and gave the best answer on war powers question." (The Corner, National Review, 10/9/07).
"Thompson: for eclipsing (artificial) low expectations; for holding his own. For giving specifics about how he'd solve the long term solvency problems of Medicare and Social Security. He seemed to give the best answer in re: unions." ("The Debate: Thompson Passes A Test; Giuliani and Romney Spar," The Atlantic, 10/9/07).
The left is very afraid of him, his attitude, and his ability to control the situation - remember Reagan? Fred is like that.
Go FRedster!
FRed BUMP!
That’s why you are seeing all the frantic attacks on Fred from the media, he’s their greatest fear.
“And yet, Fred Thompson’s plain spokeness on broad themes— smaller government state’s rights— do seem to be resonating with voters. In Iowa, home to the nation’s first caucus, he has moved into second place and more than half who support other republicans say they might switch to Fred Thompson if they knew him better.” (CBS Evening News, 10/9/07).”
Can you imagine if he snuck up and stole Iowa out from under Mitt? Then a strong 2nd or 3rd in New Hampshire?
It’d be OVER.
The left is afraid because they wanted a guaranteed NYC vs NYC race. It was about making NO vote count.
Both NYC candiates are interchangable. Fake scandals and LOTS of “exclusive” acess to give the Mousse abouse MSM face time.
Especially since he’ll almost certainly win South Carolina, Florida, and most or all of the South & border states!
There is a "new plan."
Hildabeast is "displeased."
Does he ride horses? There is that famous Ronald Reagan on horse shot.
At this stage we need to “de-coronate” Guiliani.
LOL
My folks are in thier 80s and are Old School, Depression era babys and life long Dems. Dad was in a union for his entire working life and is hard core Dem. (Don’t ask him how I turned out so bad)
Both Mom and Dad are taking of voting for Fred, as the others are all (explitive deleted) - and don’t bring up Clinton, they will both blow a gasket.
So, ya. Freds is making inroads that the MSM may be missing - on purpose.
I think that is his place in TN.
I know a few mature WW II men who will not vote for Hillary and are definitly considering a Thompson IF the NYC mayor (thier words) does not win.
Ping!
Ping!
My late father (Retired Gunnery Sergeant Commo Chief, USMC-WWII, Korea, Vietnam) was literally saved (along with his family) by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1930’s, so you can imagine which party he sided with. However, President Carter disabused him of that notion and he never voted democrat again. Many of the “Reagan democrats” like my parents, weren’t just drawn in by President Reagan, they were repulsed by the democrats after 1972-1980.
Who is the Upper Cumberland Daily and why are people so excited about their opinion? I’ve never heard of it. ??
Fred’s a keeper. Bump!
I believe the term used was
Driven into the arms of the Republiccans.
And ya, the folks won’t trust a pol from NY - ever. They are both convinced the NY-NJ-Maryland Triangle of Corruption (ya, I know, I can read a map) puts out the worst pols seen - ever.
Truman, OTOH, is held to have been the best Prez - ever.
You know it! And the liberals are scared.
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