I know you’re funnin’ everyone, but really, I’d say it’s more of a mixed bag than you imply. No, Thompson is not horrible, but he’s far from being a thorougly consistent conservative. Romney actually has a better record on illegal immigration.
That said, I wouldn’t mind seeing Thompson win the nomination, due to Romney’s lack of credibility on a number of other issues.
However, this poll aside, Thompson has been going the wrong way in the polls.
What I have started to wonder is if Thompson doesn’t get the nomination, what are FReepers going to do? What if the field comes down to Romney, Giuliani, McCain or Huckabee?
Is everyone going third party? I get that impression, given the attitude towards Romney.
FWIW, at this point, I will only go third party if the nominee is Giuliani.
It would be an interesting FR poll, anyhow.
As far as I am concerned, I will back Romney if need be, but I will watch him like a hawk for 4 years.
I fear that if Fred is knocked out it will be Huck or Rudy though.
Why waste mental energy on “what ifs”. Decisions are made when they have to me made. Let’s get behind Fred now so he wins the nomination and we don’t have to worry about what we’ll do if does not win.
Seriously, if you want something, work to make it happen. It’s not too late and now is the time.
If you want to help, you can make calls into Iowa from your own home. [see fred08.com]
Send whatever money you can. Campaigns are expensive.
Talk up Fred to everyone you know.
Would that be the part of his record where he tolerated sanctuary cities, or the part where he has illegals taking care of his lawn?
McCain is probably my number 2 right now, but I think that a lot of the front runners will endorse him if they also are forced out.
OK FredHeads what will you do if your guy endorses McCain (hypothetically of course).