Anyone who gets carried away comparing Fred Thompson to Ronald Reagan is not a person who takes politics seriously. Time to forget about that and move along.
Fred hasn't had executive experience and that is a mark against him. However, it doesn't mean Fred wouldn't make a good executive or a good POTUS. What counts the most are Fred`s conservatism and his belief in federalism.
Limited government is the key to any successful conservative policy agenda. In that regard, Fred`s positions are a lot like Reagan`s agenda. Fred is also on the right side of the social issues. Although not to the degree some conservatives are comfortable with. The fact that Fred wants to overturn Roe v Wade should bring satisfaction to all pro-lifers. The fact that Fred wants to keep our 2nd amendment rights on the front burner as the Founders intended should please gun owners and gun rights advocates everywhere. The fact that Fred is for strong border security and anti-amnesty should remove any doubt about how he would govern on the immigration issue.
Political intellect, personal integrity, along with good communication skills and general likability are some areas where Fred excels with the regular folks. Fred is the genuine article. A real conservative through and through.
Big Deal. There are only 100 million gun owners and just because they all vote doesn’t mean it will make a difference, does it?
What “executive experience” did Abraham Lincoln have before becoming president? John Kennedy? Thomas Jefferson?
I really like the fact that Thompson is sticking to “first principals” -
if he follows those, I have no doubts about the way he would govern as an originalist.
And 8 years of originalist governance will at least help slow down our march toward secular socialism dictated by a big central government.