Fred is the only candidate who can run as political “outsider” and I think that may a BIG help next election. The public seems fed up with both parties.
Fred Thompson is NOT a political outsider by any stretch of the imagination. If he goes that route, he risks losing credibility, which is the key to his campaign. He is what is he: a long-time lobbyist and a 2-term Senator that is best known as an actor. He should play to his strengths.
I have been thinking about.
You just get the feeling that this election will bring about something different. I dont think this country has turned its back on conservatism at all. The good folks out here in the heartland are still the same good folks, generally moderate to conservative.
It is the Republican party that has fractured and turned against conservative in recent years.
In many ways we are in a situation a lot like the Dems were in 1968. We need to learn from that. It will take a larger than life candidate to win this election. and I think Fred is that guy.
I am afraid if we just pick a run of the mill politician, It will be our version of Hubert Humphrey.