FRED THOMPSON, IN OR OUT? (Mother in hospital)

PowerLine ^ | January 19, 2008

[restornu]

Fred Thompson just spoke to his supporters in South Carolina, where he appears headed for a weak third or fourth place finish. Thompson thanked everyone and then spoke about America and conservatism's contribution to it. He did not talk about Florida or being in the race to stay.

Word is that Thompson will return to Tennessee to visit his mother in the hospital. While he's there, presumably, he'll consider his options. Frankly, and I say this with regret, it's difficult to see the case for him remaining in the race.

Posted by Paul at 7:07 PM | |

[jellybean]

Word is that Thompson will return to Tennessee to visit his mother in the hospital.

Prayers for Fred's mom!

[HerrBlucher]

I encourage all Fred supporters to not give up in Fred... there is no reason for Fred to drop out.... as long as Fred's money holds up... he can stick it out for the long run

I'm with you Prophet, Fred gets my support and money (what little I can give anyway) till the fat lady sings. Looking forward to voting for him on super Tuesday!

[WOSG]

“McCain is about to beat the socks off of Huckabee and Romney. “

Well, then we are done, because if the guy who beat McCain in Michigan cant stop him, and the guy who was within 3% in SC cant stop him ... then who can?

I’d love for Huck to drop out but he’s not doing it.
Nor is Romney, who has the most credible chance of stopping McCain.

[Vigilanteman]

I hear McCain is taking Tom Ridge

A has-been taking on a has-been?

Not too long ago, Tom Ridge could have coasted to election for any office here in Pennsylvania, but no more. Today, he actually makes our Mime Senator Bob Casey, Jr. look exciting.

[restornu]

On that icon it says he would like to raise a $1.5 Million by the Jan. 21st I am sure donations are an encouragement to know if he should stay in!

[Vigilanteman]

A McCain/Huck nomination would be a repeat of 2006—conservatives staying home in disgust of RINO leadership thus giving the left a bloodless victory.

That's if we're lucky. More likely, it would be a repeat of 1976 or even 1974.

[Eric Blair 2084]

[WOSG]

Huckabee isn’t the worst of the worse.

He is just the worst of the Republican candidates. bar none.

[CindyDawg]

Just going by what was posted. You may not like him or agree but how can you argue with the facts. Anyway, I’m not a supporter but just mentioning if Fred quits, he’s next on the chart.

[CindyDawg]

I think the plan is, and has always been for Rudy.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

Fred Thompson ? don't give up.... go on to win .... do it for our country, do it for us, and do it for your mama RUTH !!!

[egginanest]

nail.....head.

[oldbill]

Bad news for McCain and Huckabee - Fred’s voters will mostly go to Romney.

[Happy Rain]

Hopefully 1976—at least four years later a true conservative saved us all.

[Democrat_media]

Huckabee is the worst of the worst socialists.

Huckabee is not only for Amnesty for illegals but also he is for chain Amnesty .

Huckabee will give Amnesty to 30 million illegals and then allow those 30 million to bring to the U.S. 100 million of their relatives . That would turn America into a 3rd world socialist hell hole. Who cares if this Huckster says he is a Christian and says he is pro-life when he will destroy America and what’s left of the Republican party?

Huckabee is not only for Amnesty but for chain Amnesty. What does it matter that the Huckster says he is a good Christian and pro-life when Huckabee will turn the U.S,. into a socialist state where we will all be starving?

Mike Huckabee is a socialist/liberal, pro-Amnesty, pro-illegal immigrant, tax-raising, false prophet. Someone should tell Huckabee and the Democrats that socialism doesn't work. Look at the U.S. government schools, USSR, Cuba, N Korea, Eastern Europe as examples that show socialism doesn't work.

Mike Huckabee. The Socialist From Arakansas. CofCC.org Newa Team

(by Kyle Rogers)

The NEA is a radical left wing teachers association. They aggressively oppose homeschooling, are hostile to parochial schools, and advocate federalizing the curriculum of all public schools. As Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee passed a law that added major restrictions to the Arakansas Homeschool Rights Act passed by Bill Clinton, making Arkansas one of the most hostile state to homeschoolers outside of the Northeast. Homeschoolers in Arkansas had more rights when Clinton left office than when Huckabee left office.

Was Mike Huckabee “just like Bill Clinton?” Maybe, but some would actually say he was to the left of Bill Clinton. As Governor of Arkansas, Huckabee’s tax and spend record greatly exceeded former AR Gov. Bill Clinton. He even wanted to tax the internet.

Mike Huckabee is to the left of even Sam Brownback and John McCain on immigration. He claimed God wants us to give amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. As Governor of Arkansas he advocated letting illegal aliens vote.

While Huckabee is now lying and saying he is dedicated to fighting illegal immigration, his record is clear.

Fact #1. As Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee denounced an immigration bill (Arkansas Senate Bill 206) that “would have required proof of citizenship to register to vote and would have required state agencies to report suspected cases of people living in the country illegally.” (Doug Thompson, “Immigration Bill un-Christian..governor says”Arkansas News Bureau 1/28/05)

Fact #2. As Governor, Mike Huckabee offered a proposal to give state funded scholarships and state benefits to illegal aliens. (Laura Kellams, “Huckabee Plan would give aid to illegal aliens” Arkansas Democrat Gazette 1/12/2005)

Fact #3. Governor Huckabee supported the McCain-Kennedy Senate Amnesty bill for illegal aliens. Huckabee claims to know God’s position on the Amnesty Bill, and that God supports it. Huckabee has repeated called opponents of illegal immigration “racists” and/or “bigots.” Read Article. , Read Article #2

Fact #4. Governor Huckabee refuses to sign the “No Amnesty Pledge”.

Huckabee Begs For New Taxes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pLOC4krZI4

Huckabee Caught Lying About His Tax Hikes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYrGlfkvRV0&feature=related

Huckabee is a pro-illegal, pro-Amnesty, tax raising, big government loving, socialist/liberal, violent criminal pardoning, terrorist appeasing, false prophet. In other words Huckabee is really a Democrat.

Under no circumstances will I ever vote for this liberal/communist con man.

The Huckster Huckabee or Hillary will let in hundreds of millions of 3rd world socialist illegals.

The Huckster or Hillary will surrender to Iran and let Iran build a nuclear arsenal.

The Huckster or Hillary will raise taxes and increase the size of government putting the U.S. on the road to socialism which will destroy our way of life, destroy our economy, destroy our civilization.

If you think I'm exaggerating look at Huckabee's record and into the dangers of socialism.

But hey , the idiot Huckster lies and says he is pro-life so that makes all of this ok huh? P> Mike Huckabee disses Americans, Mexicans, promotes illegal immigration

http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/005609.html

Christians Need To Beware Of Mike Huckabee

http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2007/cbarchive_20071102.html

While Gov. of Arkansas, Huckabee was AGAINST proving citizenship in order to register to vote. He called those who were in favor of this “racists”..

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050218/news_lz1e18perkins.html

Huckabee fought hard to kill an Arkansas bill which would have cut off social services for illegal aliens. Huckabee called the bill, “anti-Christian” and “un-American”...

http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/01/28/News/316347.html

Huckabee supported in-state tuition for illegal aliens...

http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2005/03/11/News/318458.html

Huckabee’s opposition to the illegal aliens bill:

http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/000718.html

Chuck the Huck and deport this traitor:

[JaneNC]

If Fred endorses Mckennedy he is a liar.

[b9]

Chris Wallace was on earlier, dissing Fred for going to Tennessee right now instead of Florida.

I hope Fred gets a big BUMP for choosing his dear mum.

God bless her for raising such a son.

[Jim Robinson]

Well, that’s what I’ve been trying to all along. As long as we have various single issue rinos with moderate/liberal baggage pulling away our support, then we’re going to be stuck with a rino. FRed is the only candidate who can pull in the pro life, pro family, pro gun, pro constitution conservatives, the fiscal and small government conservatives, and the national defense, national security, border security conservatives. He doesn’t have McCain’s amnesty or gang of 14 baggage, nor Huckabee’s populist tax and spend baggage, Romney’s Massachusetts’s liberal abortion/gay rights record or RomneyCare baggage, or Giuliani’s liberal pro abortion, gay rights, gun control, sanctuary city, and train wreck of character baggage.

FRed is the only viable Reagan conservative in the field. Huckabee and Romney should drop out and give their support to FRed. A re-united Reagan coalition can and must defeat McCain, Giuliani and Hillary, et al.

[Squidpup]

Here ya go - Fred uses McCain as a sledge hammer to beat down the rest of the contenders. Then Fred slowly squeezes the life out of McCain one on one as McCain goes postal.

[devere]

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