wtnhunt Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? [ QUOTE ] 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. [/ QUOTE ] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? i hope so. or newt. conservatives don't have much yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? [ QUOTE ] ..., I don't think he can carry it nationally, I don't think he has the name recognition. [/ QUOTE ] Thompson may not have name recognition but he has face recognition. People will vote for that alone. [ QUOTE ] We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one, [/ QUOTE ] And a good one Ronnie was. I personally would vote for Thompson over Rudy because I know where he stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotHead Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? I would vote for Thompson before I voted for any other Republican running. [ QUOTE ] We've already had one actor who became president, why not another one, [/ QUOTE ] And a **** GREAT ONE AT THAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] 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. [/ QUOTE ] 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. [/ QUOTE ] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson? Yep, we will just have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson?-update 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson?-update 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. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson?-update 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: Think he will run-Fred Thompson?-update [ QUOTE ] 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! [/ QUOTE ] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 i hope some conservative steps up to the plate. this election is really liberal vs conservative, and no real conservatives are running. yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I think I heard that there's some made for TV, or maybe it was HBO, movie coming out at the end of May that he has a big role in. He wouldn't announce prior to that since the FEC would probably prevent the movie from airing if he were an annouced candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I think I heard that there's some made for TV, or maybe it was HBO, movie coming out at the end of May that he has a big role in. He wouldn't announce prior to that since the FEC would probably prevent the movie from airing if he were an annouced candidate. Heard about the movie too, but had not heard about the movie possibly being prevented from airing if he announces his candidacy. Looking at the polling numbers, considering he is not officially in yet, he looks pretty good. Honestly think he can and will beat anyone that the dems can get nominated granted he would win the nomination from the republican party, which I think he will. I really think Thompson is the right person to lead this country now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Latest update just this morning http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18938109. Looking more likely that he will run, and is now taking the initial steps towards candidacy. Kind of an early prediction, but I think Thompson can and will easily win the conservative base and the gop nomination over Guiliani, and then go on to be the next President of this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhammer Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Man I hope Fred does run, I will vote for him. Right now there is nobody worth a flip running. America does not stand a chance with the ones running right now and that is both sides combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativetexan Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Fred Thompson What do you guys think of Fred Thompson? Here is an interesting short speech by him on Federalism..I think he has the right idea. Lets keep this polite.. http://www.imwithfred.com/FredCast/FredCastSummary.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Here is a link to a previous thread in here on this topic http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55126. Fred in my opinion is without any question the right person to lead this country at this time. Granted he gets the nomination, he will get my vote. The site you linked offers a place to write words of encouragement to Fred Thompson, and also sends a weekly email newsletter out if you chose to sign up for it to keep you informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Here is a link to a previous thread in here on this topic http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55126. Fred in my opinion is without any question the right person to lead this country at this time. Granted he gets the nomination, he will get my vote. The site you linked offers a place to write words of encouragement to Fred Thompson, and also sends a weekly email newsletter out if you chose to sign up for it to keep you informed. Yes! I like him as well. He always speaks well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COACH J. Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 I like him and like what he stands for I hope he runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 I, for one, will vote for Fred Thompson if he runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky_deerhunter_77 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I hope Fred does run. I don't know to much about him but he has to be better than the others who's running. As far as Guiliani or Clinton they are the some; left wing liberals, BOTH are against the war and want to retreat, wants to band guns, for same sex marriage, and legalizing illegal immigrants. It wont surprise me if they run as President and Vice President on the Democrat ticket. But this is only my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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