[onedoug]

Oh, I'll vote for Fred if he wins the nomination. And I like many of his ideas. I just wonder if he's got the staying power over the long term, first for the nomination and then for the arduously difficult presidential years to follow.

Thus far, I just haven't seen to much evidence of ganas in him to this effect, whereas I think Rudy and Romney in particular are showing us - love or hate them - they have it in large measure.

[ejonesie22]

What was it?

Oh yeah...

...zzzzzzzzzz....

BTW, Fred has the same staying power as Mitt’s hair...

[Theresawithanh]

"Thus far, I just haven't seen to much evidence of ganas in him..."

Hunger? Ferociousness?

Wait, grasshopper, until after he announces. Or, don't see it even then, and vote for Romney. You are, of course, free to choose your candidate.

[counterpunch]

I just wonder if he's got the staying power over the long term, first for the nomination and then for the arduously difficult presidential years to follow.

Fred Thompson has had the career of three men, and he's been far more active and successful in each than most full-time actors, politicians, and lawyers combined.
So all this talk about Fred being too lazy or not having “the fire in the belly” for it seems pretty ridiculous.
True, he's not a divisive, ranting demagogue like so many oft-cited politicians out there are, but I think most Americans see that as a plus.