Fred Thompson Defends Campaign Adviser With Criminal Record

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[trisham]

I was surprised at how much time Russert gave Fred to respond to his questions. Fred was calm, thoughtful, and likable. He showed passion at times, but never lost his cool.

He's head and shoulders above the other candidates in more ways than one.

[seekthetruth]

“Fred did good, his values continue to shine above political expediency. One could not have a better friend than Fred. However, Philip Martin should have let Fred know his past before becoming involved with Fred’s campaign. It will be interesting to see how this pans out, but I doubt seriously it will amount to a hill of beans.”

I agree. The fact that Fred did not meet Martin until the early 90’s also shows that he did not have knowledge of the problems Martin had 25 years ago! However, I do agree that Martin should have told Fred about this since things are always dug up concerning anyone who is involved in a presidential campaign.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Cue up the Duncan Hunter crew and let them once again tell us all how their guy is the only true conservative guy with 100% sterling credentials.

If I'm not mistaken, the same people defending Fred now were criticizing Hunter about his involvement in the House banking scandal and ties to Duke Cunningham & defense contractors.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Lawyer, lobbyist, actor spells big time compromiser that will be as bad or worse than President Bush.

The money driven, poll driven, fake popularity, name recognition, favorite son gives the voters a very stifled vote for POTUS.

The MSM/DNC/RNC picks of Hillary, Obama, Edwards, Richardson, Rudy, Romney, McCain and Thompson shows how our low, our party system has become a joke.

The above front runners should not be elected dog catcher.

[SierraWasp]

"ABS: Agenda-Bias-Spin"

That's funny! When I saw you say "ABS media" it reminded me of the black plastic sewer pipe I just replaced my old root infested septic tank pipeline with!!! Isn't that ironic???

[trisham]

Not true. I’ve never criticized Hunter, except to point out that he has little to no chance of being the nominee.

[Grunthor]

1979, 1983

“You are talking about something that happened in his life, I guess, 25 years ago ... when he was in his 20s”

Yeah Fred, but they have to drag you down somehow so I’d expect a gigantic expose maybe on your grandfather or great-grandfather fighting for the Confederacy and how that makes your whole line racist.

I expect a hit piece on Bill Clintons’ activities in the 70’s and 80’s any day now.

[metalcor]

dittos——— I was pretty much sold this morning. the ‘debates’ are clearly not his best arena in which to communicate, but it seemed pretty evident that he is thoughtful about what he thinks, not what he he thinks is most politically advantageous. I decided he is the candidate that is going to get my financial support in this race.

[airborne]

A good responde, IMO.

Too bad his “friend” didn’t mention this to Fred.

[trisham]

I’m glad to hear it! Go, Fred!

[ImpBill]

Fodder for the anit-Fred’s. Nothing else.

[Grunthor]

The only thing that makes Thompson any better than Hunter is name recognition and therefore standing in the polls. If Hunter had ANY shot, most here would be backing him as seen in a recent FRpoll.

Sadly he doesn’t seem to have any idea how to run a nat’l campaign, therefore our choices are swiftly coming down to a liberal, a RINO and Fred.

I choose Fred.

[airborne]

Cue up the Duncan Hunter crew and let them once again tell us all how their guy is the only true conservative guy with 100% sterling credentials.

What does that have to do with anything?

[ImpBill]

anti-Freds. Bad fingers

[airborne]

responde = response

[maine-iac7]

[Grunthor]

“I’m sure that interview sent chills through the Hillary campaign and the DNC.”

They’ll donate cash (incognito) to Huckleberry.

[Grunthor]

Yer a real piece of garbage.

[trisham]

I like both men, but Fred is the one who can win. I sincerely hope Fred finds a place for Hunter in his administration.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Not you specifically. Just FReepers in general making a mountain out of a molehill out of non-scandals of Hunter and from the spambot attack that tried to discredit Dr. Paul's campaign.

But Fred's the almighty and can do no wrong, so let me commence to bowing down before his presence here.

O FREDERICK, PLEASE RUN...O FREDERICK...SHALAAM...