Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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Posted on 12/01/2007 2:17:20 PM PST by SoConPubbie
I was proud to host Senator Fred Thompson to the 70th Assembly District today to an enthusiastic crowd of 700 people in Laguna Woods.
According to my wife, Diane, Senator Thompson, “Covered all the bases. He hit all the conservative themes and he covered them articulately and with passion.” I was very glad to hear that as Diane is very tough to impress (she had a weak moment when she met me, for which I am eternally grateful).
Greeting Senator Thompson at the rally were his state chairman, Sen. Tom McClintock, radio personality John Ziegler emceed the event while former Sen. Dick Mountjoy announced his endorsement of Senator Thompson.
John Zigler of KFI fame was there as well acting as the MC.
Senator Tom McClintock gave a great pre-event speech.
I was there myself, it was a very enthusiastic crowd with the crowd interrupting Fred with applause and standing ovations on several occasions.
Having seen him in one of these events, I now know that those who are spouting the "No fire in the belly" and "he is not real impressive in person or on the stump" nonsense are not being honest with people here at FreeRepublic.
BTTT!
Bump. Thanks for the first hand report.
The lack of honesty in the commentary on Fred has, without doubt, negatively affected his campaign, but the tide is turning.
Thanks for the report. There is another thread with posts from others who were there. Can’t wait to see Fred in Florida! GO FRED!
Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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“The lack of honesty in the commentary on Fred has, without doubt, negatively affected his campaign, but the tide is turning.”
It does seem to be turning, some writers are fine writing about Fred now, and some of the more hostile writers seem to be softening their tone a little bit.
Some of that is because of his performance lately, like the coming out on top at the debate, and some of it is because of Rush Limbaugh revealing his support for him.
A lot of republican writers know that they do not want to lose the Rush/Reagan conservatives that their lively hood depends on, so at the very least, they seem to think that it is best to not be seen as openly against the only real conservative of the five.
In 32 days the People of Iowa will begin the true selection process and two days later New Hampshire will follow suit. After that things will begin to happen quickly and many candidates will be found lacking...
I thought Dick Mountjoy was a legendary porn star. But what do I know?
Thank you for posting this. Its great to see and not a surprise to those of us who have been following him. Its up to people like me and you to pass it along and get the grassroots movement growing. Thanks for all you do.
ping!
Yea, I found another Dick Mountjoy while googling today and I think you are right.
Senator Dick Mountjoy, however, is the father of the Granddaddy of them all immigration reform laws, Prop 187.
He is a good man to have on your side.
Combine his endorsement with Tom McClintock’s endorsement (who by the way stated during the rally that he had not been this excited by a candidate since Reagan) and you should have the conservative vote locked up in California.
“It does seem to be turning, some writers are fine writing about Fred now, and some of the more hostile writers seem to be softening their tone a little bit.”
Yes, and I think we will se this more and more as time goes on. What really will surprise many is when Fred does well in Iowa and New Hampshire. GO FRED!
Bump!
Yeah, well, when I read those comments, I consider the source. ;o) I've seen several comments by FReepers who have attended his campaign rallies, and have said that he did very well, indeed.
Click the the pic for
Lamont Cranston Blues Band - Route 66
And not all of the attendees had to be rocket science savvy. : )
Good for Senator Mountjoy. Interesting how the CRA endorsed Mitt. Really too bad..
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