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    Default Thompson stumbles out of the blocks

    Thompson's "folksy charm" and Hee-Haw personality is not going to help him in a debate, since it appears that he has nothing to say. No firm ideas and no grasp of the issues.
    He reminds of the Tom Tomorrow cartoon about "The Candidate In The Reagan Mask."
    I can't see him doing well in the primaries.

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    I wasnt impressed in the debate by Thompson either.

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    What I find curious is the intensity of the spotlight that is being focused on Thompson by those on the left. Not just the media but the average Joe blogger/message boarder as well. For all they say about him, for all their efforts to denegrate him and tear him down, there is a palpable wreak of concern attached to the attention they continue to heap upon him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by avatar4321 View Post
    I wasnt impressed in the debate by Thompson either.
    Hell, none of them, Democrats or Republicans, impress me.
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    Duncan Hunter impresses me...I wish he could get more air time...

    It's still a wait and see on Fred Thompson.
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    Hunter, once again, proved he is the only true conservative out there by stating his anti-Chinese trade stance. Though Trancredo also agreed on that matter.

    I did like how Thompson would give a straight yes or no answer to some of the questions, while everyone else dances around the issue and saying 'if...'
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    Maybe people are starting to see that Hunter is a good choice for Republicans.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Abbey View Post
    Maybe people are starting to see that Hunter is a good choice for Republicans.
    I do like Fred Thompson for his straight talk, and I like a lot of his positions..
    I'd just like to see more of him...
    I'd probably like to see a Hunter-Thompson ticket..just not sure in what order yet..
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    Quote Originally Posted by stephanie View Post
    I do like Fred Thompson for his straight talk, and I like a lot of his positions..
    I'd just like to see more of him...
    I'd probably like to see a Hunter-Thompson ticket..just not sure in what order yet..
    As much as I like Hunter, he probably couldn't beat Hitlery in a national election because he is so unknown. Thompson - Hunter ticket could
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    Quote Originally Posted by theHawk View Post
    As much as I like Hunter, he probably couldn't beat Hitlery in a national election because he is so unknown. Thompson - Hunter ticket could
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    Quote Originally Posted by theHawk View Post
    As much as I like Hunter, he probably couldn't beat Hitlery in a national election because he is so unknown. Thompson - Hunter ticket could
    You're probably right on that...
    I was leaning more towards that way all along...But you alone have just sold me on knowing I was leaning the right way, for a very GOOD reason......

    Thompson-Hunter it is....
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    Quote Originally Posted by theHawk View Post
    As much as I like Hunter, he probably couldn't beat Hitlery in a national election because he is so unknown. Thompson - Hunter ticket could
    I dont understand this type of thinking. Who cares if he is unknown now? If he wins the nomination he will be well known.

    If you think someone will be the best candidate, support them! If they are as good as you think, they can beat Hillary. If they cant, then i doubt they are good as you really think.

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    I bet gabbo is disappointed that no one took the bait and defended Thompson.

    Guess we arn't sheep afterall.

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    thompson could trip and fall down and knock himself out and still beat the housewife.....

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    The spotlight is on Thompson because he has name recognition and his entry into the race was widely anticipated. The Reagan style "folksy charm" doesn't work if you don't have answers to questions.
    What Thompson is missing is Reagan's eloquent speaking style. Reagan was a good bullshitter, and people bought into it.

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