Fred Thompson

**wtnhunt** · 03-13-2007, 07:51 AM

Been hearing a lot here lately about Thompson entering the Presidential race. This morning the local news reported that Bill Frist is strongly encouraging Thompson to make it offical.

You guys think he will enter the republican field? If so, does he look to you like a more electable figure for more conservative minded voters than others that are currently out there? Really hoping he does enter the race, got a feeling if he does the current polling numbers which are setting Rudy on top, will see some changes. Any thoughts anyone.

**slugshooter** · 03-13-2007, 08:44 AM

It's hard to say. Me personally, I like the guy, probably more so because he is on Law and Order and was in Days of Thunder.

Seriously though, Thompson got a lot of Buzz back in 2000 over running wasn't it. He never really committed, and he was still a Senator back then. Honestly, I like the guy, and I would probably vote for him. While he was electable in Tennessee, I don't think he can carry it nationally, I don't think he has the name recognition. While all Rudy may have done was be the Mayor of NYC on 9/11. He's got his name out there, everyone knows who he is.

We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one, politicians are nothing more than actors for the most part anyway.

**OJR** · 03-13-2007, 10:43 AM

Of the ones who are more "conservative", I could vote for him!

I still would prefer Rudy! I don't like his stance on guns, but other things are OK!

**wtnhunt** · 03-13-2007, 11:14 AM

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While he was electable in Tennessee, I don't think he can carry it nationally, I don't think he has the name recognition. While all Rudy may have done was be the Mayor of NYC on 9/11. He's got his name out there, everyone knows who he is.

We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one, politicians are nothing more than actors for the most part anyway.

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Kind of contradicting yourself there arent you sluggo? Think nationally he does in a way already have the recognition due to his appearances on television shows over the years, people will remember different roles he has played, and that might play in his favor. He is a likable figure imho. Also think if I am not mistaken that he has been one to hold firm in his views, and not go wishy washy like some others.

**stevebeilgard** · 03-13-2007, 07:59 PM

i hope so. or newt. conservatives don't have much yet.

**oldksnarc** · 03-13-2007, 10:27 PM

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Thompson may not have name recognition but he has face recognition. People will vote for that alone.

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We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one,

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And a good one Ronnie was.

I personally would vote for Thompson over Rudy because I know where he stands.

**ParrotHead** · 03-13-2007, 10:45 PM

I would vote for Thompson before I voted for any other Republican running.

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And a **** GREAT ONE AT THAT!!!

**slugshooter** · 03-14-2007, 12:36 AM

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While he was electable in Tennessee, I don't think he can carry it nationally, I don't think he has the name recognition. While all Rudy may have done was be the Mayor of NYC on 9/11. He's got his name out there, everyone knows who he is.

We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one, politicians are nothing more than actors for the most part anyway.

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Kind of contradicting yourself there arent you sluggo? Think nationally he does in a way already have the recognition due to his appearances on television shows over the years, people will remember different roles he has played, and that might play in his favor. He is a likable figure imho. Also think if I am not mistaken that he has been one to hold firm in his views, and not go wishy washy like some others.

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I don't really think I was contradicting myself, true, some people will recognize him, but not everyone watches Law and Order, or has seen Days of Thunder or The Hunt for Red October. (I chose those because those are the only things I can readily remember seeing him in.) I like the guy, and I will admit most of my admiration for him is based on his acting, and honestly, I could see myself voting for him, I just don't see it happening though. It's too early to really call it anyways.

**wtnhunt** · 03-14-2007, 09:23 AM

Yep, we will just have to wait and see.

**wtnhunt** · 04-11-2007, 05:28 PM

Looking more likely now that Thompson will run. Caught part of his interview on Fox today with Neil Cavuto, and was very impressed. He also announced that he has non hodgkins lymphoma. Looks like a poll on Fox is showing that the majority of people do not think that would interfere with his ability to raise funds for his campaign. Best as I could tell Thompson plans to gauge whether he will make it offical or not based upon polls as to whether or not the people would vote for him knowing he has cancer.

Heard that he is polling second in some polls, and he has not even announced for certain that he will run yet. He really looked strong in the interview, and think he would have a great chance, and would serve this country very well.

**Newarcher** · 04-11-2007, 07:55 PM

I see a glimmer of hope in him.

I have heard him fill in for Paul Harvey a time or two and really liked what he had to say, a lot of common sense stuff.

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**Texan_Til_I_Die** · 04-12-2007, 11:25 AM

Can you imagine a debate between Fred Thompson and Hillary Rob'em Clinton, or between Thompson and Osama Obama Bama Orama? I think it would be a total butt thrashing!

Run Fred, run!

**wtnhunt** · 04-12-2007, 12:11 PM

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Can you imagine a debate between Fred Thompson and Hillary Rob'em Clinton, or between Thompson and Osama Obama Bama Orama? I think it would be a total butt thrashing!

Run Fred, run!

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Now that would be somewhat amusing.

For anyone interested there is a petition to draft Thompson, here is a link to that page fred 08. There is also more information there on that site as well.

**stevebeilgard** · 04-15-2007, 06:54 PM

i hope some conservative steps up to the plate. this election is really liberal vs conservative, and no real conservatives are running. yet.

**wtnhunt** · 05-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Still no commitment from Thompson to run, but looking more likely now. Cannot help but respect and appreciate what he has to say.

Anyone interested, here is a link to the most recent interview I am aware of http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,269631,00.html.