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Monday, Dec 14
Recommendation: Listen to Huckabee’s Sunday Interview with Bill...
For newer readers, it may be helpful for me to mention a couple things: As I’ve written here before, I endorsed Fred Thompson in the 2008 presidential primaries. I do respect Governor Huckabee. If he does become a future presidential nominee for the Republican party, I’ll enthusiastical...
Tuesday, Nov 3
When Heritage Is No Longer An Excuse
That is a part of my heritage, but so are my two living grandfathers who are both well into their nineties. Both of these men mean a lot more to who I am than just a faded picture in a box in a basement. They have had so much more impact on my everyday life than a historical footnote. They also f...
Friday, Oct 30
Huckabee Will Neither Show His Hand, Nor Play It
“Well, I think Doug Hoffman, certainly — his views represent more closely to mine,” Huckabee said in an interview on Fox News last week. “He represents not only what the Conservative Party stands for but what most Republicans stand for. He’s pro-life; he’s pro-Second Amendment;” he’s aga...
Tuesday, Oct 27
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Fred Thompson stars in a 30-second TV ad for Doug Hoffman. Former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-NY) indicates that he will soon be endorsing Doug Hoffman. John Boehner: ”Well, there's no question that New York-23 is a bit of a mess. ...
Sunday, Oct 25
NRCC to Spend $200-300,000 on Dede Scozzafava in Final Stretch of Campaign
Erick Erickson suspects bitterness from Huckabee toward Club for Growth and Fred Thompson. In 2008, Huckabee needlessly endorsed incumbent Don Young over (Club for Growth-backed) Sean Parnell in the Republican Primary for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District; Young narrowl...
Thursday, Oct 22
Palin Endorses Hoffman
Invoking the Great Communicator, Sarah has decided to join other prominent Republicans like Fred Thompson and throw her support behind Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman in the special election for New York’s 23rd Congressional District:
Saturday, Oct 17
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To clarify a small point in my previous comment: for President in 2008, I was supporting Rudy Giuliani over many of the other candidates (Fred Thompson was my first choice). Jonathan Says: October 17th, 2009 at 8:29 pm ...
Saturday, Sep 19
Romney For President
The result of replacing our current obsolete federal policies on these issues with sleek, shiny, modern policies will be a foundation for economic growth, reduced government debt, and continued security. Of course a Republican president has to tend to the sacred cows of the GOP, such as...
Wednesday, Aug 5
Kansas Republican Kris Kobach on Stephen Colbert tonight, Fox and Friends tomorrow
Policy Adviser to Presidential Candidates Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson, 2007-2008.Overland Park City CouncilmanCounsel to US Attorney General John Ashcroft, US Justice DepartmentWhite House FellowTestified before Congress on 10 occasionsDefending states and cities immigrat...
Tuesday, May 19
Is ’socialism’ a misleading term for the modern Democratic party? And, is it too harsh a term; is it ineffective?
… and what would Fred Thompson do? ……………………………… Kavon will be pleased to learn that Alex’s post on Obama yesterday elevated Race42012 to number 18 on a Google search for “Obama is not a socialist”. This post will serve a continuation of the discussion of the topics discussed yesterday in my...
Thursday, May 14
If only Rudy Giuliani would adapt on these two or three positions
My recollection is that, as a presidential candidate, Giuliani distanced himself (I don’t recall how formally) on the partial-birth abortion ban that he had originally opposed during his 2000 US Senate run. My expectation is that a future President Giuliani would veto any pro-aborti...
Monday, May 11
Secular Republicans: The Revolution of What We Already Have
This is not to say that irreligious men or social moderates are not also secular Republicans: Rudy Giuliani is clearly a secular Republican, as are John McCain and Fred Thompson. But overall, their credo tends to be: no litmus test. Abortion is not a litmus test. Religious belief is not a litm...
Friday, Apr 3
Jindal, Thompson Speak Out
Fred Thompson: Republicans, however, charged Democrats with deliberately trying to make the debate about Mr. Obama, rather than his increasingly unpopular economic policies. Mr. Thompson stressed Republicans are willing to work with the president, but said he must show some willingn...
Tuesday, Mar 24
Knepper is Correct: Palin Can Delivery Rudy
His age and standing with some pro-life voters: His potential role as Vice President will never lead to a run for President (age), which was a major concern for many pro-life voters when the 71 year old McCain was hinting at a pro-choice running mate in 2008. As well, Rudy does not have a p...
Tuesday, Dec 2
Building Jindal Up to Tear Him Down…
This happens to our GOP Candidates all the time. I remember the buzz about Fred Thompson. He was a great communicator, a Southern Reagan. A conservative’s conservative. That was ol’ Fred Thompson. Despite what I knew about Thompson’s Senate record, I was curious. I stayed up late one night to wa...
Monday, Dec 1
Three More Non-Starter Candidates And What 2012 Will Take
2) Jeb Bush: What would have happened if in 1994, George W. Bush had lost in Texas’ gubernatorial race, but Jeb had won in Florida. The county may be better off and conservatives may be happier as Jeb was more conservative than his brother in general. After the last two terms, Jeb doesn’t have a p...
Tuesday, Nov 18
It’s Time To Get Over It, Huck
Mitt Romney is doing his part, as highlighted by Kavon in this post. The former Arkansas governor also takes a shot at Fred Thompson – who ensured his defeat in the pivotal South Carolina primary – as well as those evangelical leaders who didn’t get behind his bid.
Sorry, No Connection
There is no connection between Fred Thompson’s RNC bid and Sarah Palin’s 2012 connection. Most of the articles that were linked to are old news, and it should come as no surprise that thenextright’s Jon Henke has been talking up the idea behind the scenes, since he worked on the Fred Thompso...
Are Thompson and Palin Working Together?
Thompson has not said anything about the RNC chairmanship publicly, but the prospect has his supporters intrigued. Even former Republican presidential nominee John McCain is in on the speculation. “I was talking with John McCain today … Fred Thompson’s name came up, and we both talked a...
Wednesday, Oct 29
Will Romney and His Supporters Ever Learn?
Romney supporter and head of Utah Lawyers for McCain, Kirk Jowers; Romney friend and confidant, Kevin Madden; The American Spectator quoting Romney staffers; ——— Fred Thompson smears traced back to Mitt Romney Romney smears Rudy Romney misleads on Huckabee’s record
Tuesday, Oct 28
Republican National Committee Announces Pennsylvania Swing Of Victory Bus Tour 2008
The Republican National Committee has announced the formation of the Pennsylvania Swing Of Victory Bus Tour 2008, headlined by former Senator Fred Thompson. From the newswire: The Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced the Pennsylvania swing of the “Victory 2008″ bus t...
Wednesday, Aug 20
Giuliani To Be Keynote Speaker At Republican National Convention
CBS News is reporting: Monday 9/1: Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. Vice President Dick Cheney Tuesday primetime (10-11pm Eastern Time) Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska Fmr. Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark. Fmr. Mayor Rudy Giuliani, R-New York City ***KEYNOTER***
Monday, Apr 21
What’s the Matter with Bob Novak?
Barack Obama’s support among Republicans is fairly consistent with Republican support for Democrats past. According to CNN’s exit polls from 2004, John Kerry received 6% of the Republican vote (George Bush received 11% of the Democratic vote, and McCain is liked considerably more by D...
Wednesday, Dec 19
Tancredo To Drop Out: Confirmed; Likely to Endorse Tomorrow
Fox News and NBC report that Tom Tancredo will drop out of the race tomorrow, and he will likely endorse a candidate. Most speculation suggests that he will endorse Fred Thompson. However, Mitt Romney is apparently pushing hard for ...
Thursday, Nov 15
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
by Howard FinemanHold off on the Clinton coronation Rudy Giuliani Giuliani: Romney has “worst record on illegal immigration” (Video) Giuliani Battles Romney on Immigration Giuliani: Rural Police Key Against Terrorism In First Ads for Giuliani, a Wild City Is Made Over Giuliani Ties...
Tuesday, Nov 13
Race 4 2008 Evening Essential Reads
John McCain A Moment For McCain?Roskam, Fitzgerald join McCain in IllinoisQuestion on Her Puts McCain in a Tight Spot Mitt Romney No ‘Sanctuary State of Mind’Romney ties Giuliani, Dems on immigrants Romney ridicules Giuliani, Clinton for “sanctuary state of mind”Baptist advice to R...
Monday, Nov 12
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Former President Clinton Says Democratic Rivals Have Been ‘Tough’ on His WifeTough Questions for Hillary, Giuliani Hillary Clinton tops The Trucker poll for Democratic nomineeClinton camp accuses Edwards of acting like BushBunker Hillary
National Right to Life Committee To Endorse Fred Thompson. Here is why…
Why would they do such a thing? Doesn’t Thompson oppose a federal human life amendment? Why Thompson over Romney and Huckabee? NJ: If a state wanted unlimited abortion? In the September 5 debate in New Hampshire, Romney said that:
Campaigning: On the Stump
6. Democratic candidates are generally outcampaigning the Republican candidates, by significant margins. 1. Mitt Romney- 493 events 3. John McCain- 401 events 6. Hillary Clinton- 368 events 7. Rudy Giuliani- 266 events 9. Fred Thompson- 74 events (projection: 222)
Sunday, Nov 11
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Mitt Romney Romney Speech Is Readied To Explain His Faith to PublicRomney Abandons “The Speech?”Mormonism threatens Romney’s presidential nomination, panel saysRomney: Adam and Eve looked sluttyRomney gives Roberta McCain a “pass”Romney top fundraiser in Panhandle
Friday, Nov 9
Podcast: Race 4 2008 Evening Essential Reads
Rudy Giuliani Rudy’s Biggest Fear?Rudy Giuliani courts Dubuque The former New York City mayor says his record is one of accomplishmentGov. Perry praises Giuliani, warns GOP women against ClintonTo Pat Robertson Rudy Giuliani is the Lesser of Two Evils
Fred Thompson’s Social Security Plan Rollout: The Complete Reference Guide
“There’s no reason to run for President of the United States if you can’t tell the American people the truth about complex issues like Social Security,” Thompson said. “As we speak, Congress is raiding the Social Security Trust Fund. If we don’t act soon, the politicians in Washington will...
Thursday, Nov 8
Race 4 2008 Evening Essential Reads
Mitt Romney Romney Ad Returns to Immigration DebatePaul Weyrich Convinced Mitt Romney “has sincerely converted” to pro-life side Admits Romney’s religion “could be one of the biggest problems of the campaign”Romney methodically winning over South Carolina conservativesOgonows...
A Few Points
I discovered broad support in April for Thompson among social conservatives, who were impressed by his 100 percent pro-life voting record during eight Senate years and could find fault only with his support for the McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill. As of Sunday, Thompson was stil...
Wednesday, Nov 7
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
John McCain Brownback endorses McCain for president Analysis: Why McCain? It’s about HillaryTownhall Exclusive: Interview with Sam Brownback on his McCain Endorsement12 Percent of New Hampshire Democrats Trust McCain Most on Iraq
Why the Robertson Endorsement Helps and Could Possibly Hurt Rudy Giuliani
Despite the expectations of some pundits, it seems increasingly clear that social conservatives won’t be swarming around one candidate – Richard Land and Tony Perkins have praised Thompson, Bob Jones III and Paul Weyrich back Romney, the FRC straw poll attendees went strongly for Huc...
Tuesday, Nov 6
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Fred Thompson News From Fred’s WorldFred TVThompson says it’s about strengthThompson Accuses Romney Of Trying To “Buy South Carolina” Thompson Criticizes Romney Over Spending GOP presidential candidate visits S.C., promotes veterans campaignNew Hampshire 101 for Fred ThompsonHa...
Mitt Romney for President
For these reasons and many others, I will be voting for Mitt Romney in the Republican Presidential primary this winter, and I encourage others to do the same. Fifty-two weeks from today, Americans will be heading to the polls to elect the 44th President of the United States. I doubt many peop...
Paul Weyrich, concerned anti-Romney activist turned endorser
MMM’s own Jeff Fuller noted last night via email that Paul Weyrich was the number #1 signatory to the infamous MassResistance open letter to Mitt Romney. Fred: McCain: “As for McCain, I can’t support him — McCain-Feingold is a dealbreaker, as far as I’m concerned.”
Monday, Nov 5
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Fred Thompson Thompson’s first 2 months in race mixed Thompson Advisor to Brody File: FDT Won’t Change GOP PlatformThompson: Cut corporate taxes Candidate advocates 20 percent reductionFred Calls for Unity, Then Blasts RivalsThompson in New Hampshire
Sunday, Nov 4
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Hillary Clinton Mondale endorses Clinton for presidentObama Plays a Convincing Obama in Skit Mocking ClintonHillary Isn’t Left Enough For The Far Left Rudy Giuliani Still No Giuliani TV Ads, but He’s Ready for the Web Giuliani Poised to Launch His Own Version Of The “Southern Strategy...
Fred Starting to Show True Colors
The way things are going all he needs now is to buy the gun that shoots him in the foot. Actually, he’s doing a pretty good job of that himself. Thompson is a man of firm principles. There’s no doubt about that. Federalism is a top principle. It may cost him with social conservatives who believe prot...
Saturday, Nov 3
Huck Gaining Support In Super Conservative Texas
In a recent Texas GOP poll, Huckabee was tied in third place with Mitt Romney, behind the leaders Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson. King said he was uncertain until recently which Republican presidential candidate he would support.
Friday, Nov 2
Race 4 2008 Early Morning Essential Reads
Hillary Clinton HRC White House papers will go public in ‘08How Clinton Counters New OffensiveVictim or a Party Crasher in the ‘All-Boys Club’?Clinton Retreats on Issue of Men vs. WomanClinton makes it tough on would-be supporters Rudy Giuliani Hating Rudy By Philip Klein Giuliani say...
Thursday, Nov 1
Race 4 2008 Evening Essential Reads
Mitt Romney Romney Defends Marriage Stance Amid Cheers, BoosRomney wants presidential trade powerRomney to reveal his plan for trade Increasing opportunities and raising standards are key, the Republican says.Romney Ups Ante on ImmigrationRomney: Democrats will stifle tradeRom...
Tuesday, Oct 30
Why I Am Endorsing Sen. John McCain
But true Republicans are deeper than mere pragmatism. My reasons of principle fall into two categories. The first is that of ongoing issues and principles and consist of what are usually thought of as core positions in Republican platform. I have examined several years worth of comments an...
Race 4 2008 Afternoon Essential Reads
Former President Says Hillary Has Best Climate Change PlanGerald Ford labelled ’sex addict’ Clinton ’sick’What Ford’s Thoughts on One Clinton’s Past Say About Another Clinton’s Future77% See Hillary as Likely NomineeArkansas’s Favorite daughter Rudy Giuliani Giuliani: Clinton...
Why Huck Matters…
Mr. Romney’s elastic views and slick presentation seems that much worse to social conservatives next to Mr. Huckabee, a Baptist preacher whose fire-and-brimstone invocation of religious values makes the Romney message seem plastic and contrived.
