[Ghengis]

Thompson and Huckabee are competing for primarily the same voters in the primaries (the southern, social conservative). McCain appeals for the more independent and moderate, strong national defense voters.

If Thompson contrasts himself with Huckabee for those voters, THEN he can begin to compete with McCain for his voters as the sane alternative to McCain.

[RangerM]

In a State with lets just say, “economic issues”, do you think that the “Southern, Social Conservative” (only) route is the sure winner?