CBS News: Thompson Says Future Depends on S.C. Results

CBS News ^ | January 19, 2008, 2:45 PM | John Bentley

[Aristotelian]

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- With shouts of “Go Fred!” echoing off the walls of the auditorium, Fred Thompson wound his way through tables filled with thousands of guns and – more importantly for his campaign – hundreds of gun owners.

“I was interested in him because of his Second Amendment stance,” said Robbie Smith, who had come to this gun show in Columbia to check out the merchandise and see Senator Thompson. “But I voted for him because he’s a good, down-to-earth guy.”

It was the last campaign stop for Thompson today, and could be the last stop of his candidacy if he doesn’t win – or at least come close to winning – South Carolina.

“I’ve always said I have to do very well here, there’s no question about that and I stand by that,” he said. “We’ll have to see what the results are tonight, and it won’t be too much longer.”

[Aristotelian]

What an election year!!!

[CaspersGh0sts]

“But I voted for him because he’s a good, down-to-earth guy.”

Wrong reasons to vote for the guy. But we’ll take it.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Sabotage, pure and simple.

Won't you be so disappointed if Fred does well in SC, as it appears he is?

[BlueHorseShoe]

I want Fred to win so badly. I cannot tell you how mad at him I’ll be if he doesn’t do well. :o) I really hope he keeps going and gains some attention. For me, he’s the one. Hey, Fred, I’m listening to ya! Hang in there and don’t give up. Screw the press.

[Maelstorm]

Yes what an election Year!

http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080119/NEWS03/80119013

[DoughtyOne]

It was the last campaign stop for Thompson today, and could be the last stop of his candidacy if he doesn’t win – or at least come close to winning – South Carolina.

Fred has already stated that he is going to participate in Florida, so this report is entirely trumped up and is a false as it can be.

There's no statement from the candidate here, and this is essentially vote tampering, discouraging folks from participating in the vote.

This is what I am sick of.  The media has done this to several candidates, and it is not what should be taking place by leftists who profess they want everyone to vote.

[cmsgop]

Spot On Sir

[TLI]

Looks like they are living up to their name... See B.S.

Thompson plans to go on to Florida Foon Rhee, Deputy National Political Editor January 19, 2008 03:35 PM By Joseph Williams, Globe Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Fred Thompson, trailing Mike Huckabee and John McCain in the polls, will continue his presidential bid even if he finishes third in today's South Carolina primary, his campaign said.

[Moolah]

I’m behind Fred but I think he should have shown some fire much earlier.

[Maelstorm]

I want Fred to stay in the race regardless. I’m with him all the way.

[kjam22]

Fred will do the honorable thing after SC and step aside to let the top tier guys fight it out :)

[srmorton]

Isn’t it obvious how badly the MSM wants this to be the end of Fred’s campaign?

[Parley Baer]

I’m very leary of articles by the msm knowing their agenda.

[Cicero]

The headline is, as usual with CBS, misleading.

When asked about the future, Thompson said he’d have to wait until after the primary. “My plans for Monday?” he said. “It depends on tonight. We’ll see.”

They were obviously trying to get him to say he would drop out. But he didn't say that.

[Question Liberal Authority]

With shouts of “Go Fred!” echoing off the walls of the auditorium, Fred Thompson wound his way through tables filled with thousands of guns

Isn't that how John Brown got his start?

[MNJohnnie]

We are so screwed. We have got to get this process fixed. Our candidate is being picked by Leftists in the early states because Republicans are now too dumb to vote for who they agree with instead of who they are being told by the Junk Meida is going to win.

[MNJohnnie]

If McCain loses tonight will he do the honorable thing and drop out? How about Rudy?

[Bailee]

On Fox exit poll only 17% like Thompson. Vast majority for Huckabee.

Not sounding to good for this old conservative. No way in He11 I vote Mccain or Huck. Might could stomach a Mitt.

Maybe a Hilda or Obama Presidency will wake us all up.

[Question Liberal Authority]

You never, ever, ever, ever see that kind of reporting about Kucinich or even Mike Gravel.

[Jim W N]

I’m not convinced that Thompson wants the job. I know I’m going to get a lot of hate mail for this but I can’t help it - that’s what I think. I wish it weren’t so and now I think its too late for him.