enough.
Posted on 01/22/2008 11:37:14 AM PST by Charles Henrickson
Fred Thompson quits presidential race
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson quit the Republican presidential race on Tuesday, after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.
"Today, I have withdrawn my candidacy for president of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort," Thompson said in a statement.
Thompson's fate was sealed last Saturday in the South Carolina primary, when he finished third in a state that he had said he needed to win.
In the statement, Thompson did not say whether he would endorse any of his former rivals. He was one of a handful of members of Congress who supported Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2000 in his unsuccessful race against George W. Bush for the party nomination.
Well it’s Mitt For Me!
Well it’s Mitt For Me!
Romney/Thompson would go a long way toward giving me more confidence in Mitt.
I guess I am going Mitt.
Fly the Freeper flag at half mast in mourning.
He is a good man but alas ran not a good enough campaign.
Not sure why the sizzle fizzled in the early states.
It’s down to Mitt Romney v John McCain now.
Proamnesty-antiBushtaxcuts-proCO2caps-CFR-RINO John McCain delenda est!
Ergo, Vote Mitt Romney.
Fly the Freeper flag at half mast in mourning.
He is a good man but alas ran not a good enough campaign.
Not sure why the sizzle fizzled in the early states.
It’s down to Mitt Romney v John McCain now.
Proamnesty-antiBushtaxcuts-proCO2caps-CFR-RINO John McCain delenda est!
Ergo, Vote Mitt Romney.
I am disgusted with and disappointed in Thompson. And sad for the Republican party. Bad, sad news, this.
This country has no conservative candidate and my vote is now a stay home.
This country is doomed.
What now????????????????????????????????
He quit to soon IMO. I guess only he saw the whole picture though, and if no $$ are rolling in, you wont go to far.
same here
Well, pass me my tin foil hat, but I won’t believe this until I hear the words coming out of FRed’s mouth for myself! There’s nothing on his website concerning this—wouldn’t he tell his supporters FIRST??
I smell a ‘rat. >:-(
LLS
Honest to the end. He said he needed SC to stay in and when he didn’t get SC he didn’t stay in. A man of his word.
I hope the voters of SC see what a class act they voted against.
They voted wrong. They really hurt our party and themselves.
I will miss hearing your voice of reason, Fred. Good look to you.
Sorry to hear that, just when Fred was beginning to catch on. I am so sooooooorrrrrrrrrry , I know how much all you Fredheads felt about Fred. Just remember this election is not about Fred, it is about finding the best one to go against the Hildabeast.. now is the time to rally.
This is so sad. I’m afraid I’ve just witnessed the death of the Reagan Coalition. Hello President Hillary :(
Prayers for Fred and his family and for this nation.
Oh..good..now I get to pick between Democrat socialists and Republican socialists.
Yes, more idiocy from the vaunted GOP base, McCain and Huck????????
This is going to be the year of the lesser evils for the presidency.
Romney/Thompson
Rush confirmed it.
LLS
Gotta give him a break on this one - I think he took a one-two punch with his mother. OK Mitt, solidify your base and drive that turnout! Get Fred for VP!
He would be a great VP for Romney
I think he did wake ppl up.
He has inspired conservatives and given us hope.
Damn, it’s 1996 and it’s going to be McDole vs Clinton again.
This comes as no surprise and next he will be endorsing Mccain
Now, since I live in a reliably blue stae, my decision to not cast a vote for president will have no impact on the race. However, in the past several elections, I have donated and volunteered my time in the effort to elect the party nominee. This year, I will be keeping my checkbook closed, and I will find more worthy causes to which to devote my time.
Good luck, GOP. I hope you are willing to run a conservative next time around.
and so it begins ... choosing from the crop of RINO’s
Unfortunately, I saw it on his site with my own eyes. I didn’t want to believe it either :(
http://www.fred08.com/NewsRoom/PressRelease.aspx?ID=315be2be-5290-4fdc-b64c-26bc20154324
I’m not sure what to do next.
I am so disappointed. I so wanted Fred Thompson to be our next President.
Who does Rush want me to vote for now? I am a complete Ditto Head.
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Statement from Sen. Fred Thompson
McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:
"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."
I knew Thompson was going to drop out sometime this week.
There is a direct quote from Fred in the article.
And the Fred08 site has "frozen up," awaiting the posting of the statement.
They are trying to run off Mitt too. They want McCain.
Fred's a good guy. I hope we see him on L&O again. I never watched it before, but I might tune in to see him now.
Would Ron Paul be better than Mr. Thompson...?
Yep, I plan on acquiring some more ammo. It may be hard to come by before long.
*not for violent purposes, of course :)*
I did also. But what can I do if Fred doesn’t
Mr. Thompsons on my mind,,,meant Clinton....!!!!!
Ohcrap!
What a bunch of losers that leaves us with!
You are correct. If only Fred Thompson was interested in becoming President as we were in him becoming President.
“Final advice? Get rifles and ammo while you can cause after getting the illegal aliens amnestied they will be finding ways to disarm everyone no matter what the Supreme Court decides.”
Or, to make life a bit simpler, just vote for Romney.
SC should cecede from the union.
Guess it’s Mitt or nobody. Third and last choice. Everyone else has dropped.
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