[nordicstan]

What'ya got, three electoral votes up there?

This may be news to you, but NH is the most important (or 2nd) primary/caucus state. TX and TN are absolutely meaningless (if he was raising money there). Candidates who do not win either in Iowa or NH are pretty much finished. In theory, strong second in both states might survive and hope for a miracle later on. Most likely, the race is over after NH (e.g. if Romney or Guliani - or Fred - win both states).

If Fred wants to win and be seriously taken candidate, he should be campaigning in Iowa and NH. He should have a decent chance at least in Iowa. If he does not campaign there and continue insulting NH voters, he will pay dearly.

[DoughtyOne]

I think New Hampshire is in for a rude awakening this year. Primaries have been scrambled and I don’t think it’s going to carry the clout it once did.

Your comments are reasonable, so don’t think I’m dismissing them as rediculous. I’m just not convinced things are going to play out as they have in past election cycles.

Thompson is a major player whether he does well in New Hampshire or not IMO. That doesn’t mean I’m right, it’s just my opinion.

Take care.