Posted on 01/11/2008 11:19:46 PM PST by ellery
I have always viewed National Review as the established voice of conservatism. If you are an opinion leader on the right, you read National Review. At the same time, I've viewed Human Events as the voice of the base within the movement -- the middle class and blue collar conservative men and women who show up to vote in fly over country. Perhaps that is why it was Ronald Reagan's favorite newspaper. I should say here in the interests of full disclosure that they, as of last year, became our sister organization. Human Events also falls under the Eagle umbrella.
Today, Human Events releases its endorsement. You can find it here. They look at each candidate and endorse Fred Thompson. They write:
We make this endorsement on the basis of much research, having interviewed Sen. Thompson and some of his opponents, as well as examining what they have all said and done. We conclude that Thompson is a solid conservative whose judgment is grounded in our principles.
In his Senate years, Mr. Thompson compiled an American Conservative Union lifetime rating of 86.1, which is higher than both Sen. John McCain (82.3) and Rep. Ron Paul (82.3). The Club for Growth has praised Thompson as someone who has a strong commitment to limited government, free enterprise and federalist principles.
On the issues that matter most to conservatives, Sen. Thompson’s positions benefit from their clarity. He is solidly pro-life. He said that he was in favor overturning Roe v. Wade because it was “bad law and bad medical science.” As the National Right to Life Committee said in its endorsement of him Nov. 13, 2007, “The majority of this country is opposed to the vast majority of abortions, and Fred Thompson has shown in his consistent pro-life voting record in the U.S. Senate that he is part of the pro-life majority.”
Thompson’s record is solid on voting to preserve gun owners’ rights, cut taxes, reduce government spending and drill for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He has voted consistently against gay marriage.
Fred Thompson came alive last night and today Ronald Reagan's favorite newspaper endorses him. Let's see what he can do with these in the next week.
Joking aside, this is a big one.
This is a solid endorsement for Thompson.
Some brief historical context on the significance of this endorsement.
If Fred becomes the next president, does that mean I have to return to the church? ;) (see tagline)
A great endorsement for Fred, in the same ballpark as Mitt’s National Review endorsement.
Seems to me that Thompson has been picking up the backing of a number of solid people and organizations over the last week. Very good. With the New York Times even giving him some favorable press, it just may be that Thompson will peak at the right time. Good luck Fred. We need you bud.
FRED was the only choice for this prestigous publication.
FRED is going to pull this off. Hell of a strategy!
If Fred becomes the next president, does that mean I have to return to the church? ;) (see tagline)
You know what I don’t believe in? athiest!!!!
Well, I’m sorry—does that mean my vote for Fred won’t count? :(
Absolutely not! Vote FRED!
:) Our guy doesn’t do mandates. But if it happens, there will certainly be much rejoicing!
Ignore the Thumper ...Vote Fred FRiend ....
LOL!
Your vote will count.
It’s the rest of your “life” you might reconsider.
But...that’s just me. ;o)
“A great endorsement for Fred, in the same ballpark as Mitt’s National Review endorsement.”
It is surprising how the National Review endorsement seems so out dated now. It wasn’t more than a few weeks ago, but with the primaries and debates, it seems a distant past, today’s endorsement is very fresh and indicative of the candidate’s progress among the base.
I saw a thread about this endorsement this morning.
Some on the thread had never heard of Human Events.
Others didn’t understand the significance of this endorsement.
I do...and I was disappointed in the comments on that thread.
“Ignore the Thumper ...Vote Fred FRiend ....”
Not only that, but FRED SUPPORTS MUST DONATE! IF THE MSM WILL PROMOTE THEIR DOG, WE HAVE TO SUPPORT OUR LEADERS! OUR VOICE, OUR VOTE, AND OUR DONATION!
Amen , Preach it Brother !
I will support Thompson on the ticket as Vice President to another conservative.
This is great for momentum...
This is where conservatives need to make their stand, or we go out with a whimper and loose control of a national party.
I donated last Sunday and again last night - always rewarding performance.
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