Fred Thompson, Gaining In Polls Without Spending A Dime...

[Pale Rider]

... what for? Who is so damn excited about this guy? He sits on J Leno and says, "I never wanted the job." What kind of bull shit is that? Where's the passion to be President? And why are people getting so excited about this guy and he hasn't said a word other than, "I never wanted the job?"

The guy does nothing for me. I don't understand what all the hoopla is about with this guy.

Is it just because he was on TV?

[JohnDoe]

I don't understand it myself?

Other than people on the right must not be happy or content with the candidates that they have running?

[Gaffer]

Have you seen any of the interviews with him, besides leno? Most of the other candidates suck so he is refreshing. And I like a person who answers a yes or no question with yes or no.

[Kathianne]

Have you seen any of the interviews with him, besides leno? Most of the other candidates suck so he is refreshing. And I like a person who answers a yes or no question with yes or no.

I agree, which is echoing Joe's point. Truth is, the list right now is between bad and horrible. No way will I vote for McCain. Tancredo, whom I agree with on immigration, seems to be a one horse pony. Guiliani is the best that I can see, which is why I hope Thompson brings much more. It may be a forlorn hope, but it's where many are at.

[Abbey Marie]

I agree, Gaffer, He's not my favorite of the group so far (I like Duncan Hunter), but he is already close. I've heard him in a couple of interviews, and he sounds like a straight-shooter. Watch for libs to start trying to find something to pin on him. They are worried about the Reagan comparisons.

[Pale Rider]

Have you seen any of the interviews with him, besides leno? Most of the other candidates suck so he is refreshing. And I like a person who answers a yes or no question with yes or no.

You truly think "most of the other candidates suck?" I find that odd. I think they're all decent men. (The republicans.) I have my favorites, but I wouldn't say the rest "suck," except for Paul and McCain.

Frankly, I think this fascination with F. Thompson comes from the TV and him as an actor, and nothing he's said or done. I also think that once the TV persona is peeled away, people aren't going to be so enamored with him. I haven't seen or heard anything from him that would, in my mind, propel him to the front of the pack.

[avatar4321]

Have you seen any of the interviews with him, besides leno? Most of the other candidates suck so he is refreshing. And I like a person who answers a yes or no question with yes or no.

actually i dont think most of the other candidates suck. seriously i could support nearly all the Republican candidates without hesitation in the General election.

[Abbey Marie]

You truly think "most of the other candidates suck?" I find that odd. I think they're all decent men. (The republicans.) I have my favorites, but I wouldn't say the rest "suck," except for Paul and McCain.

Frankly, I think this fascination with F. Thompson comes from the TV and him as an actor, and nothing he's said or done. I also think that once the TV persona is peeled away, people aren't going to be so enamored with him. I haven't seen or heard anything from him that would, in my mind, propel him to the front of the pack.

I would have to diagree. I've never seen anything he's acted in, and didn't even know who he was until recently, and I like him.

I don't think the others suck either. Most of them are head and shoulders above anyone the Dems are pushing, IMO.

[Pale Rider]

I woudl have to diagree. I've never seen anything he's acted in, and didn't even know who he was until recently, and I like him.

Well, going on my own experience thus far, the TV is the ONLY reason I know this guy. All I've ever heard about him so far is that he was an actor on Law and Order. I haven't heard anything beyond that. He was a senator, and nobody can say what he's done. He's going to run for President, and I haven't heard him in a debate. I don't know anything about this guy other than he said, "I never wanted the job," on Jay Leno. Oh that's good, you never wanted to be President, sure, you've got my vote then... I don't think so.

I don't think the others suck either. Most of them are head and shoulders above anyone the Dems are pushing, IMO.

Without a doubt.

[avatar4321]

Id also add that I am majorly concerned about his sponsoring of McCain Fiengold. I attack McCain for that all the time and it would be completely inconsistant if i let Thompson off for a bill he co sponsored.

I am very concerned about legislation contrary to the first amendment.

[Pale Rider]

Id also add that I am majorly concerned about his sponsoring of McCain Fiengold. I attack McCain for that all the time and it would be completely inconsistant if i let Thompson off for a bill he co sponsored.

I am very concerned about legislation contrary to the first amendment.

True... and like I said, I think once people start getting an idea who he really is, his popularity is going to wain. This pedestal people have him on is going to topple. Course I could be wrong... we'll see.

[Kathianne]

True... and like I said, I think once people start getting an idea who he really is, his popularity is going to wain. This pedestal people have him on is going to topple. Course I could be wrong... we'll see.

You may both be correct. Seriously, in spite of the energy behind a Tancredo or Paul, it's going to be very difficult to win with the current agenda. Just saying.

[nevadamedic]

I agree, which is echoing Joe's point. Truth is, the list right now is between bad and horrible. No way will I vote for McCain. Tancredo, whom I agree with on immigration, seems to be a one horse pony. Guiliani is the best that I can see, which is why I hope Thompson brings much more. It may be a forlorn hope, but it's where many are at.

I love Tancredo and Guiliani's stance on immigration. We need a strong President who is passionate about this issue.

[Kathianne]

I love Tancredo and Guiliani's stance on immigration. We need a strong President who is passionate about this issue.

I'm 100% behind Tancredo's stance, problem is the other very important issues.

[Abbey Marie]

True... and like I said, I think once people start getting an idea who he really is, his popularity is going to wain. This pedestal people have him on is going to topple. Course I could be wrong... we'll see.

It's just so early to know. Though many people are saying Hillary is a shoe-in already for the Dem nomination.

Anything can happen once the front-runner gets the CBS-type lies/false document treatment. Or, Hillary may just "make him disappear".