Assume, for the sake of argument, that Fred Thompson is trying above all to win the Republican nomination. Is it your opinion that attacking McCain now on immigration is obviously the best way for Fred to accomplish his goal? Do you believe that Fred is obliged to attack McCain on immigration now irrespective of whether this best helps him win the nomination? Even if it hurts Fred's chances?
I believe that Fred is trying to win the nominaton and that attacking Huckabee now and not attacking McCain now are part of his strategy for doing so. I want Fred to be the nominee and I support him in his efforts.
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Assume, for the sake of argument, that Fred Thompson is trying above all to win the Republican nomination. Is it your opinion that attacking McCain now on immigration is obviously the best way for Fred to accomplish his goal?
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Of course it is. McCain leads in South Carolina and Thompson has HIMSELF said he is all in there. He HAS to win there, and he’s not trying to take down the leader.
He can’t win the nomination if he can’t survive past the state where he is all in.
He doesn’t care. Neither do his supporters. Last year’s immigration effort was petulance. They are supporting a man who is letting the leader of CIR win.