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Saturday, Jan 19
Opinion: Saturday Briefing: 01.19.08
Thompson said curbing illegal immigration, a key issue for voters here, would be a top priority for him. The Fred Thompson in South Carolina this week is the one America saw knock into Mike Huckabee as a pro-life liberal with “blame America first” beliefs whose economic policies would des...
Thursday, Jan 17
David Limbaugh Endorses Fred Thompson
More importantly, Fred is right on the issues, and there’s little doubt his positions are firm. Research his stances; read his position papers. You’ll find he’s very strong in all areas important to mainstream conservatives, including national defense, taxes, spending, life, immigra...
Wednesday, Jan 16
Morning Briefing: 01.16.08
Thompson says he appreciates the honor and hopes to get Fred Thompson Day in all of South Carolina in Saturday’s primary. … Thompson also touched on immigration, saying it’s important to have border security and policies that do not reward illegal immigrants.
Monday, Jan 14
Morning Briefing: 01.14.07
FredHeads, Thompson Troops and Young Professionals from all over the country traveled to South Carolina this weekend to pitch in and help Fred in his full-court press leading into the vote on Jan. 19th. ScrappleFace (satire): Republican Fred Thompson announced today he has pulled out of...
Sunday, Jan 13
Sunday Briefing: 01.12.08
Thompson called out Huckabee for supporting a national smoking ban and for an endorsement he got from a teachers’ union, the National Education Association. Thompson also criticized McCain and Rudy Giuliani on immigration issues and Mitt Romney on health care. Ace of Spades HQ:
Saturday, Jan 12
Opinion: Saturday Briefing: 01.12.08
7 Days until the South Carolina Primary Then he got more personal, saying Thompson had little to show for his time as senator from Tennessee. Thompson didn’t pass measures on illegal immigration or other issues he is campaigning on, Huckabee said. Washington Post:
Friday, Jan 11
Human Events Endorses Fred
On the issues that matter most to conservatives, Sen. Thompson’s positions benefit from their clarity. He is solidly pro-life. He sai d that he was in favor overturning Roe v. Wade because it was “bad law and bad medical science.” As the National Right to Life Committee said in its endorsement o...
Morning Briefing: 01.11.08
8 Days until the South Carolina Primary 25 Days until Super Tuesday New York Times: “This is a battle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party and its future,” said Mr. Thompson, who has staked his run on a strong showing in South Carolina. The primary there is Jan. 19.
Debate Reaction
Fred drops a daisy cutter on Huck. Mr. Thompson rocks tonight. … Thompson Roars Trailhead: It took 30 minutes, but the first applause and slam came when Fred Thompson went after Mike Huckabee, saying he is not even close to being a Reagan Republican. Peter Robinson:
Thursday, Jan 10
Liveblogging the Fox News Debate
Some tax cuts raise revenues and some tax cuts don’t. Rudy Giuliani, economic genius. 10:02: Romney is asked if the winners of the New Hampshire primaries mean voters aren’t looking for change. His answer: “No.” Mitt stole his one-word, common sense answer from Fred.
Blogger Conference Call Reaction
Fred Thompson talked to bloggers today. Thompson made it clear that he’s “drawing a line in South Carolina” — in other words, staking his candidacy on winning the primary there. He hopes to accomplish this by advancing his claim (valid in my view) that he’s the one major Republican candidat...
Morning Briefing: 01.10.08
While the media seems to be focused on personalities, Fred Thompson has put forward one well thought out policy position after another, whether it is social security reform or immigration. Collin Smith took some great pictures at one of Fred’s South Carolina events. 9 Days until the South...
Wednesday, Jan 9
Podcast: Audio: Fred Thompson on Earmarks
Read the entire paper. A Fred Thompson administration would work to end wasteful spending and force Washington to live within its means. Yesterday, Fred spoke out on Congress’ excessive spending. Their latest trick is to stick thousands of earmarks into committee conference reports ins...
Monday, Jan 7
Morning Briefing: 01.07.08
National Right to Life is putting its money where its mouth is for Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson in South Carolina. The pro-life group has mailed a postcard touting Thompson’s record to thousands of residents in the third primary battleground state and one where Thom...
Saturday, Jan 5
Liveblogging the ABC/Facebook Debate
Mitt likes health care mandates, “the ones you come up with.” Romney: I like mandates. Next question: Immigration. McCain sticks to to Romney that he formally thought McCain’s immigration plan was “reasonable.” Here’s the YouTube clip:
Friday, Jan 4
Evening Briefing: 01.04.08
At the 21st Century Forum meeting in SW Ohio Thursday night, Fred Thompson won the straw poll 3:1 over the next closest contender. Fred IS the favorite in SWOhio. Lets all help spread the word about how Fred Thompson is the BEST choice for President of the United States! PoliGazette: First wa...
Morning Briefing: 01.04.07
4 Days until the New Hampshire Primary 15 Days until the South Carolina Primary 25 Days until the Florida Primary Associated Press: Republican Fred Thompson remained upbeat despite failing to win or finish second in the Iowa caucuses.
Thursday, Jan 3
Morning Briefing: 01.03.08
Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson today questioned whether political reporters covering the race for the White House have enough ambition for the job. Iowa Caucuses Tonight! A Good Choice… posts a Numbers USA action alert. On a 36-point scale on immigration and border se...
Wednesday, Jan 2
Evening Briefing: 01.02.07
But even if you don’t support Thompson, ask yourself whether the thrust of Glenn’s post is right and whether your biggest beef with the Thompson campaign is that the Senator has not acted too much like a traditional politician in seeking the Presidency.
David Limbaugh on Fred Thompson
From an unexpectedly strong third place in Iowa…to first place in South Carolina? On New Year’s Eve, columnist David Limbaugh wrote this about Fred: Fred is the only [candidate] I don’t have major reservations about….I find his lack of “fire in the belly” refreshing. He strikes me as one of...
Tuesday, Jan 1
Fred “is the Best Candidate for the Job.”
A high school friend of mine is a lobbyist in Washington D.C. During a phone call he mentioned Fred Thompson was thinking of running for President. I remember asking “The guy from Law & Order?” I knew he had been a senator, but did not know much anything else about him. Then I started receivin...
New Years Day Briefing: 1.01.08
I think Fred is that man. You need to give this video a view and watch it and listen, really listen. At the end if you don’t think he is a conservative and you still consider yourself a Republican maybe you need to reevaluate who you consider to be a RINO (Republican In Name Only). Are you looking at...
Monday, Dec 31
Evening Briefing: 12.31.07
“We all had a nice laugh,” Thompson said. “He’s on his own. I can’t help him.” Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal: A packed and overflowing crowd greeted Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson as he campaigned at the Country Kitchen in Webster City Sunday afternoon.
Reaction to Fred’s Address to Iowa
Conventional wisdom says that this recording is a waste of time, that no voter will sit through 17 minutes of a politician talking about himself and his qualifications to be the next President of the United States. I’m not so sure. The video is compelling and revealing. It shows a man offering...
Morning Briefing: 12.31.07
This leaves Fred Thompson as the Republican presidential candidate who may be most electable. He entered the race late and is fifth in the national polls, but my sense is that he would be more acceptable to the base than either Giuliani or McCain and better among centrist swing voters than H...
Saturday, Dec 29
Saturday Briefing: 12.29.07
Thompson said border security is both a national security issue and a fairness question for those who want to come to the U.S. legally. John McCain highlighted his personal relationship with both Mrs. Bhutto and President Musharraf and his support for the Pakistani leader.
Friday, Dec 28
Evening Briefing: 12.28.07
Des Moines Register: [via Blogs for Fred Thompson] Fred Thompson on Friday launched his final television ad in Iowa before the state’s presidential caucuses Jan. 3. It touts him as the “true conservative” in the field. Associated Press:
Morning Briefing: 12.28.07
“A nation that cannot defend its own borders cannot remain a sovereign nation,” he said. “We must stop illegal immigration.” Republican Fred Thompson focused on national security and the threat of terrorism around the globe, as he addressed the unrest in Pakistan following the assassin...
Blogburst for Fred, Day 2
Rick Moran, the instigator of the blogburst, wrote, “A man like this deserves the second look that Iowans are giving him. Doesn’t he deserve your support as well?” Getting “Substance” on the air will let Iowans know there is a clear conservative choice, and that’s Fred Thompson. Let’s “Kee...
Thursday, Dec 27
Evening Briefing: 12.27.31
CBS News: We previewed the event, organized by the Federation for American Immigration Reform’s Iowa program, yesterday. The aim was to get GOP candidates talking about one of the hottest issues in their battle for the Republican nomination: illegal immigration.
Fred on Benazir Bhutto’s Assassination
FAULKNER: I know you are running for the White House, so I don’t want to put you in a position to second guess the president. But I’m interested in your opinion. President Bush is due to talk with Pervez Musharraf shortly. What do you anticipate that conversation should be like?
Morning Briefing: 12.27.07
Fred Thompson is the unlikely candidate. Perfectly content with his status as a former senator and Hollywood actor, Thompson says he happy in his private life. On economic issues, Thompson is blunt. The time is now to reform the American economy.
Wednesday, Dec 26
The red pickup truck is back
Just last week I picked up the endorsement of Congressman Steve King. He has been a champion in the fight to end illegal immigration, and I am pleased that he has joined our team. He’s been with me on the bus and the great reception we’ve received on the tour has really put a jolt into this race. Fre...
Sunday, Dec 23
Sunday Briefing: 12.23.07
Mr. Thompson’s liability is a lot easier to fix than those of his rivals. Mitt Romney can’t change the fact that he’s a Mormon (which shouldn’t be an issue but it is), or a recent convert to social conservatism. Rudy Giuliani is stuck with his views on abortion, his extramarital affairs and his...
Saturday, Dec 22
Saturday Briefing: 12.22.07
Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson came to Fort Dodge Friday and quickly staked his claim to being the true conservative Republican who can protect American values if he becomes president. But Romney’s and Giuliani’s records are even less agreeable to abortion foes. Romney switched from suppor...
Thursday, Dec 20
Evening Briefing: 12.20.07
In the end, a Two Man Race: I predict that the Republican race will ultimately narrow to only a two man race between Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney. Romney “looks” Presidential. But Thompson “is” Presidential. That’s not only my opinion, it’s a fact…
Morning Briefing: 12.20.07
Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson says dependence on cheap labor and “misplaced compassion” for illegal aliens are to blame for America’s immigration problems. During an appearance tonight in Davenport, Thompson said economic incentives like the in-state college t...
Wednesday, Dec 19
“I Will Vote for Fred Thompson Because…”
He is strong on National Defense, he is right on illegal immigration, and he’s ready to actually face the fiscal problems of this nation head on, not just leave them for someone else to fix. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a politician not only realize and admit the problems exist, but have a way to...
Morning Briefing: 12.19.07
“The fact of the matter is that among the so-called top candidates, John McCain is the only one with any experience in these areas,” Thompson said in an interview. … Asked about the Second Amendment, Thompson said: “I consider good gun control as a real steady aim.” New York Times:
Tuesday, Dec 18
Evening Briefing: 12.18.07
Associated Press: The momentum of Fred Thompson has started, and critics may soon be eating their words and predictions. MKH runs down the roll Fred is on. First there was the anti-hand raising performance at the Des Moines Register debate. He stayed on a roll with his “apology” to Huckabee. T...
Podcast: Audio: Fred on The Laura Ingraham Show, 12.18.07
Fred talked to Laura Ingraham about securing the border, the economy, and campaigning in Iowa. via Blogs for Fred Thompson] Fred talked to Laura Ingraham about securing the border, the economy, and campaigning in Iowa. [via Blogs for Fred Thompson]
Morning Briefing: 12.18.07
All that tends to overlook two other candidates: Democrat John Edwards and Republican Fred Thompson. They’re both showing real potential to come up fast here at the end. … … “This ain’t the last surprise you’re gonna get,” said Thompson. New York Times:
Monday, Dec 17
Evening Briefing: 12.17.07
Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson says he’s not content to finish third in Iowa’s Caucuses and he’s embarking a bus tour of the state that is set to begin tonight in Dubuque. A Minnesota anti-abortion organization has endorsed former Senator and TV star Fred Thompson for p...
Fredmentum
That candidate also meets the test of life and marriage, judges and borders. That candidate has taken solid, persistent, and principled positions consistent with the Republican platform-which we wrote to inform the candidates of the positions of Iowa Republicans.
Morning Briefing: 12.17.07
Throughout my 30-year Air Force career, I served under eight Presidents (as my commanders in chief). Without argument, President Reagan was the best commander-in-chief a military person could ever have served under. Fred Thompson possesses the same qualities and vision as President R...
Friday, Dec 14
Opinion: Evening Briefing: 12.14.07
As regular VC readers know, I am one of several conspirators who is supporting Fred Thompson’s campaign for President. I cannot speak for the others, but my reasons for supporting Thompson include his commitment to federalism, his candor on important issues other candidates would pref...
Opinion: Morning Briefing: 12.14.07
“This is why Mitt Romney is having such a hard time in Iowa right now,” said Thompson spokeswoman Karen Hanretty, who called the license approvals another reason to doubt Romney “on matters of principle and conviction.” David Brody:
Thursday, Dec 13
Opinion: Evening Briefing: 12.13.07
Like here’s my favorite: Raise your hand if you think global warming is a big threat. What, are we in the third grade? Raise your hand if you think global — you know what? I’ve got to tell you. You know who scored big yesterday with me? Fred Thompson. You know, I’ve been watching Fred Thompson. I don...
Fred Thompson Campaign Apologies
In light of Mike Huckabee’s heartfelt apology to Mitt Romney for making reference to Romney’s religion in the New York Times Magazine, we at the Thompson Campaign would like to offer Huckabee our own heartfelt apologies for some references we’ve made about his record as Governor of Arka...
Morning Briefing: 12.13.07
Fred Thompson escalated the Republican presidential candidates’ war over abortion Wednesday by tying former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to “$50 abortions in Massachusetts.” “Romney claims to be pro-life,” the Thompson campaign said in a statement. “But under his health care plan,...
Wednesday, Dec 12
Fred Wins Iowa Debate
Fred Thompson did himself the most good in Wednesday’s debate among Republican presidential candidates in Iowa. I thought Romney was fine — certainly better than Giuliani, McCain or Huckabee — but not as good as Fred Thompson. Giuliani was just okay. Matthew Miller:
Liveblogging the Des Moines Register Debate
Judging by This Debate So Far Romney’s main threat in Iowa should be Fred Thompson. Romney decides to tag along with Fred and also blame the NEA. 2:53: Next question: What would you do in your first year as President? “I’m not doing handshows today,” Thompson said to applause.
Tuesday, Dec 11
Transcript: Fred on Glenn Beck Show
UPDATE III: Blogs for Fred Thompson has the audio. Here’s part of the transcript from this morning’s talk with Glenn Beck: GLENN: When you get up in the morning, you look at the newspaper, you look at America, what are the top two things that you say we must fix now? What are they? SENATOR THOMP...
Monday, Dec 10
Morning Briefing: 12.10.07
40 Days until the South Carolina Primary Asked what he would do with Castro, who has reigned through nine different U.S. presidents, Fred Thompson said, grinning: “I’m going to make sure that he didn’t survive 10 U.S. presidents.” The Miami Herald:
Saturday, Dec 8
Saturday Briefing: 12.08.07
“Iowa is critical to our campaign, and it may in fact be everything to our campaign,” says one Thompson official. “If we don’t do what we need to do in Iowa, it will be tough to compete effectively down the road.” This briefing is out this afternoon because I’m in Delaware getting signatures to...
Friday, Dec 7
Evening Briefing: 12.07.07
But not as mad as Fred Thompson. Washington Whispers [via Standfast]: If history matters to you, then voters should pick Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton and Republican Fred Thompson as their parties’ presidential nominees. That’s because they are the choice of America’s social studies...
Interview with Campaign Manager Bill Lacy
John Hawkins at Right Wing News interviewed Fred’s campaign manager Bill Lacy. They talked about the state of the race, Fred’s strategy, and what the deal was with Fred’s YouTube Debate video. Here’s a portion of the interview: Oh gosh, John, that’s really tricky. All the way up to Super Tues...
Thursday, Dec 6
Evening Briefing: 12.06.07
Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson says it “tickles” him that Iowa voters have an independent streak that seems to counter the so-called “conventional wisdom” of Washington pundits. Three GW law professors have endorsed Republican candidate Fred Thompson’s campaign...
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We’ve been on board with Fred Thompson since last spring - only one thing has changed: Now more than ever, he is a true leader with the core beliefs and strength of character to become the next President of The United States! Dillon Godley:
Wednesday, Dec 5
Fred’s Principles Confound Rose
From some helpful readers and this Redstate post I found out Rush Limbaugh again was impressed with a Fred Thompson TV appearance. This time his interview with Charlie Rose. A cornerstone of Fred’s campaign has been talking about First Principles. It’s with those that a President can evalu...
Sunday, Nov 25
Opinion: On Taxes and Social Security
Fred Thompson: Let me give you one big one worth about $1.4 trillion dollars: my social security plan. I have put out a social security plan, the only one among the Democrats or Republican contenders, that basically faces up to the fact that social security is going bankrupt and that we’re go...
Thursday, Nov 15
Opinion: Evening Briefing: 11.15.07
Republican Fred Thompson has sent out a fundraising e-mail headlined “It’s ‘tax penalty day’ in Massachusetts.” Today is the deadline for people there to show proof of heath-care coverage under the state’s new mandatory insurance law.
