I have seen him and Jeri in person. The confidence, energy, and underlying determination are there. This is a real man who we all saw defying the moderator in Iowa.
I have a middle-aged friend who likes Fred but says he can't win because of the pop culture 'look young= most energy' canard.
She thinks the the voters are looking for style over substance. If her prediction holds true regarding Republicans in 2007, then I fear our Republic is on its deathbed.
'We have given you a Republic -- if you can keep it.' Ben Franklin
I just wish Fred wouldn’t say stuff like “Saddle me up.” It’s not what you think—I’ve been a widow now for six months, and trust me, if he weren’t married, I’d be baking some fresh homemade rolls for him.
Your friend is exactly right. Explain the fascination with Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears.
Fred is a quality, substantial, reasoned individual. But he’s running for an office for which the voters think it reasonable to ask whether someone prefers diamonds or pearls or whether he wears boxers or briefs.
Who was more substantial and experienced in 1960, Richard Nixon or John F Kennedy. It’s been said over the years that their TV debate in which Kennedy looked young and vigorous and Nixon look haggard and sweating was the tipping point for Kennedy.
Image matters. Deniers serve the cause more poorly than those looking for solutions.