WEIRD. In my dream I was a member of his campaign staff (I think; I don't remember many details).
Posted on 06/25/2007 2:36:58 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Democrats tear into Fred Thompson By: Mike Allen June 25, 2007 04:35 PM EST
Even before his expected July announcement, Fred Thompson's all-but-declared entry into the Republican presidential stakes has prompted the Democratic National Committee to attack him as a potential GOP front-runner and to use his prospective candidacy to raise money.
Democratic strategists say Thompson's populist style and show-biz allure could prove extremely appealing in a general election at a time when voters are so down on Washington. So the party has launched a preemptive campaign against him that includes a DNC fundraising e-mail branding Thompson, "The inside-outsider."
"Remember the Republican culture of corruption?" the letter asks. "The revolving door of Republican politicians moving in and out of top political offices and Washington, D.C., lobbying firms? That's Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson. For years, acting wasn't the 'Law & Order' star's profession -- it was a hobby. In the real world, Thompson has made a fortune in a decades-long career as a Washington lobbyist. And just this month, as part of his role as the ultimate Washington insider, Thompson offered to host yet another fundraising event for Scooter Libby's legal defense fund. Thompson has been vocal in his support of Libby, saying that he would 'absolutely' pardon him. As he runs for president, he'll try his hardest to hide the truth from the American people. And we need to stop him. Support our efforts to get the truth out about Fred Thompson."
'Staunch supporter of Scooter Libby'
The DNC is preparing expensive postal mailings to follow up on the e-mails targeting Thompson, party sources said.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
the biggest mistake Chris Matthews can make since Zell
Miller called him out with duelling pistols would be a face to face with Fred Dalton Thompson . God , what a slaughter that would be.
Oooooooh. He’s going to pardon Scooter Libby. How horrible.
Primarily because the ignorant voter, the really wishy washy voter that votes for celebrity and that alone, Thompson gets that, because well, he’s law and order guy. People in California didn’t vote for Arnold the first time cause they liked a particular message, they voted for him because he was Arnold.
And there is a habit of electing the occasional celebrity, hell we had one as President, and he was one of the best we had. Now, I think we’ll have an advantage in that, I don’t see the Democrats nominating a governor. So far, only one is running and there is reason to suggest that he won’t be able to ride the hispanic vote to the nomination. On the other hand, we have 3. I honestly believe Giuliani is going to start dropping once New York is scrutinized, because well, Bloomberg is actually the first mayor of New York I know of in a long time to not be repeatedly catching hell at home.
Plus, one thing that most of the country doesn’t know about is Giuliani’s little power grab post 9/11. 9/11 was a tragedy, but Rudy’s reasoning in that was insane, and the minute that is hit on, he’s toast. He’s too authoritarian, and he also had a tendency to take credit for things that were not entirely his doing, I think Rudy drops off by fall time, and one of the third tiers comes in to make it a three way between Thompson, Romney and candidate # 3, who is not McCain or Giuliani.
It is the right thing to do, so I hope he keeps that line.
The DNC will live to regret informing so many Democrats about Fred. It will serve to have folks check him out, and many may find that they like him better than anyone the Dems are offering up in 2008.
we will defend fred to the death
no other candidate can say that about their base
his defense of libby over the political prosecution is a point of endearment to the base
his determination to seal the border isn’t racist, it is rational
fred thompson can help make conservatives believe again
True, that is a general election strategy, however, none of the other candidates is able to articulate disdain for Washington the way Fred can. That’s valuable in the primaries as well.
I’m betting that he’s already raised over $10M. Early last week, the rumor was it was over $5M. I don’t think he’s far behind the others and I don’t think he’ll have much trouble keeping pace or even outpacing them.
I had a bizarre dream last night that Thompson was touring the middle east and Ahmadinejihad kept trying to attack him.
wonder if the Rat’s release mentioned Clinton is on the UAE payroll for about 10 mill a year?
> fred thompson can help make conservatives believe again
I’m beginning to get excited about 2008. Go, Fred, go!
“Democrats Fear Fred Thompson”
(sung to the tune of “Don’t Fear the Reaper”
with sincere apologies to Blue Oyster Cult)
They thought their time had come
But their dreams are turning to stone
Democrats fear Fred Thompson
More than the Mitt, the Rudy or McCain?
I’m with Fred Thompson
Come on baby... let’s get the word out
Baby take my hand... Tell the world what he’s all about
We’ll take our nation back... You know I’m gonna shout it out
Baby Fred’s our man...
High taxes are done
Big brother is gone
Our borders and security
Will be safe for eternity...
borders and security
Men and women learning everyday... about borders and
security
Men and women learning everyday... how Fred will keep us
free
Men and women learning everyday... more can be like
they are
Come on baby... let’s get the word out
Baby take my hand... Tell the world what he’s all about
We’ll take our nation back... You know I’m gonna shout it out
Baby Fred’s our man...
There’s men who want to do us in
and others who would let them win
They want a world of sadness
And to own our very souls
The door was open and then hope appeared
The fear died and then disappeared
The curtains flew then Fred appeared
Saying don’t be afraid
Come on baby... And we had no fear
And we said to him... make our founders proud
He said I will to the gathering crowd
They had become like we are
They had shaken his hand
They had become like we are
Come on baby... back Fred Thompson
WEIRD. In my dream I was a member of his campaign staff (I think; I don't remember many details).
Can't say he's my first choice, but if it drives the liberal/DEM/moonbats crazy... I am all for it!
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The average American voter doesn’t know Libby from the guy don’t the street. I often wonder how they select the people they poll.
Nice!! Go Fred!
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