6 posts tagged “thompson”
It's going to be Obama for the Democrats and probably McCain for the Republicans. Romney will be close, I think.
My favorite, Fred Thompson, has one more shot to get things going. If he wins South Carolina, I'll continue to support him. If he loses, he's done.. I think he'll raise the money he needs, but not the votes. He's got great positions and I hope that whoever wins will adopt some of them, maybe even put him as VP or on the cabinet. That would be stellar.
Rudy's a non-entity, and he'd better hope that he has enough steam for his late strategy.
But Hillary is in trouble. I can't decide how I feel about that. I am terrified that Barack "Half a Term" Obama will beat her. The man is a novice, truly. But people will vote with their hearts, not their heads. This is why the founding fathers restricted voting to the landed gentry. They could count on them to be educated when they voted...
I'm convinced that the Republicans will lose. If they nominate Mike Huckabee (they won't, I pray) I have decided to vote for a third party.
Doom and Gloom, I say.
I have been thinking that it's almost time for a cheeky poem. Maybe later. I know how much my readers love my awesome rhymes.
Firstly, let me say that I loathe commercials. They have cut off some of the answers to the most provocative questions. I mean, how hard would it be to devote a commercial free block of time so that I can see all these answers without making an internet search?
Now let me give you my running commentary on the candidates.
Thompson: Thompson is my man, and he's on point tonight. But he's not on fire. He's saying the right things so far. I want him to win, but don't think it's likely.
Paul: Ron Paul is sounding good on issues of the federal government poking its nose into things. His lackeys, who no doubt made the road trip from their college in a van whilst braiding their dreadlocks and smoking their doobies, keep on booing anyone who mentions radical Islam. I hate Ron Paul.
Tancredo: He's having a good time. Get 'em Tancredo. He's not going to make it much longer though.
Hunter: Duncan Hunter is also doing well, but to be fair he has not said as much. I don't think he's going to make it out of Iowa. He's got Chuck Yeager on his side though. He handled the inevitable "homosexual in the army" question well.
Huckabee: I like him more and more. More and more. He's keeping a cool head despite being attacked over his record, but I hear he has a temper. I'd like a man with a temper in office. He's my current favorite for VP.
Romney: It's bad between him and Rudy. They've calmed down from their opening spat this evening, but I think it damaged them both. Romney needs to score some decisive points tonight, in my estimation. He has yet to do so. Waffled on gay question. But man, I think he could handle the financial stuff.
McCain: John McCain hasn't slipped up at all tonight. He's on message, he's consistent, and his record is unchallenged. But I can't help feeling like his opponents take his eventual defeat for granted, and see no benefit to scoring points off the old man. He's a hero, and he is standing up to Ron Paul and his idiot supporters, but perhaps his time has passed.
Giuliani: Rudy Giuliani has had to fend off attacks all night, and it's showing. He's making some mistakes, but I don't think he's being hurt too badly. I felt bad for him with the Bible question. As a Catholic, it's hard to explain to people the nuances of biblical understanding. In Giuliani's case, obviously he's not too devoted a Catholic...this question probably highlighted the divide he has to cross to reach values voters. His biggest hurdle is that he keeps mentioning New York over and over again. Not my pick for anything, but he'll be in it for a while.
Anyone else watch the debate?
Update: It would appear that a number of questioners, including the gay general and Mom of Two Concerned About Lead, were plants. I'm not sure if this is a bunch of caterwauling or what. Obviously, though, if a candidate can't handle the opposition then he doesn't deserve the nomination.
While some think ol' Fred got in late
I think twas a reas'nable date.
He's surely a shoo-in
And knows what he's doin'.
What brains 'neath that shiny bald pate!
The Clinton who reps the New Yorkuhs
Has a laugh I imagine a stork does.
It sounds a bit forced
But consider the source;
She isn't relaxed like her Dork was.
John Edwards, that big ball of gas,
Appeals to the stupid and crass.
A liberal whiner
With sand in his 'giner;
I sure hate that country-fried ass.
There once was a guy named Obama,
Who courted the populist drama.
An Illinois boob
Who'll capture the rubes
If he wins I will go join Osama.
With Thompson in need of a Vice,
I think Giuliani'd be nice.
Play second-fiddle?
There is a riddle!
I think he would rather have lice.
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There once was a young man named Dennis
Who dated a girl name of Jenness.
What he didn't know
Was Jen was a bro
Then Jen wore some shorts to play tennis.
So I found this nice Belgian Ale called "Deus, Brut des
Flandres." Lofty names aside, it's actually quite good. It
has the effervescence of champagne and the heady, clouded deliciousness
of the wheat ale. Made with barley, I believe. It is to be
poured into a champagne flute or chalice. Quite the head on
it! Anyway, I had a whole bottle of the stuff, and I'm fuzzy
right now. Perfect time to Voxxxxxxxx.
Why those multiple x's seemed like a good idea, I cannot say.
As is usual with my drinking, it has been done in solitude. I have had only the show "War Tapes" on Military to keep me company, and as is usual when watching footage of our soldiers in Iraq, I am shamed by my civilian status. I sometimes wonder if I won't end up over there anyway, as my adventurism tends to lead me towards what some would consider rash decisions. Perhaps I should answer the liberal's charge that I should just join up if I believe in the war so much.
Such a stupid line of reasoning, but it takes the argument from a purely intellectual standpoint and drops it squarely into the realm of questioning my own manhood. Bastards.
What else can I write about tonight that others might find interesting? Perhaps my thoughts on the candidates for President? I tend to eschew formal political commentary in times like these, in favor of simple rhymes. Let's see what we can do.
By the way, I am listening to disco on the TV, and I think that it is quite awesome right now.
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Thompson, Thompson - won't you run?
You're not fooling anyone.
I think that you might be the one
When everybody's jumped the gun
To bring us back into the sun;
Declare, Declare, and join the fun.
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Grudgingly must I admit
That Obama's quite the hit.
And while I cannot stand his s**t
And think that he's a stupid git,
The Dems are chomping at the bit
So let's see what he does with it.
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I do not think I have to wait
Until the year 2008
To know who will survive the wait
And figure on a running mate.
Clinton-Obama (both I hate);
A Thompson-Rudy tete-a-tete?
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So there you have it folks. You got the best of my love,
whoa-oh...you got the best of my love whoa-oh...oh oh oh oh oh
oh. Ooooooh now it's "The Dancing Queen." I think I'll
switch it over to Blues or Bluegrass and cry myself to sleep tonight.
Fred Thompson Gears Up
Fred Thompson, the “Law & Order” actor and former senator from Tennessee, has moved beyond pondering a bid for the White House and begun assembling the nucleus of a campaign should he decide to run, according to people involved in the effort.Thompson has not yet decided to seek the Republican presidential nomination. But “he is getting more serious every day,” said an adviser familiar with Thompson's plans.
Thompson’s coming-out as a candidate-in-waiting will be a May 4 appearance at the 45th annual dinner of the Lincoln Club of Orange County in the heart of Ronald Reagan country in Southern California. The invitation was widely sought by aspiring Republicans, and his advisers expect considerable media attention around the visit. But there are no plans now for an announcement then.
Thompson will also stoke speculation with a meeting of House Republicans April 18 at the Capitol Hill Club, organized by Rep Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.), the most vocal promoter of a Thompson candidacy. More than 60 House Republicans have indicated they want to come to hear the former senator, according to organizers.
Though Thompson has shown well in some polls since he said he was actively considering a presidential bid, the hurdles to such a late start are many. And some people who worked with him in the Senate question his willingness to do the brutal work of a national campaign. But friends and advisers say Thompson has been buoyed by the response so far at a time when many Republicans are openly expressing disappointment with their presidential field.
“The outreach to him has been so overwhelming that he is now starting to talk to people to really calibrate what it would take to run a successful campaign,’’ the adviser said. “He’s talking to some of the top unaligned strategists and fundraisers. He’s said: ‘I’m seriously considering it, and I’m happy to hear your thoughts and ideas.’”
Thompson will not make a final decision until at least May and may delay any announcement until even later because he recognizes the benefits of being “a non-candidate candidate,” according to advisers.
“As soon as you announce, they start throwing spitballs, so why not wait?” said a Thompson friend involved in the discussions.
The Sleuth column at WashingtonPost.com reported a recent lunch Thompson had with Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Ed Gillespie, and Thompson recently lunched at a Washington hotel with former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.).
Thompson also has met with other big Republican players, including some who work for other presidential campaigns, sources said.
Thompson got 12 percent among Republicans in a recent USA Today-Gallup Poll, exceeded only by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). Thompson has also done well in recent polls in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.
The former senator, who did not seek reelection in 2002, lives in McLean, Va., and just finished a three-week stint filling in as host of Paul Harvey’s radio programs. He was in New York on Thursday for NBC’s “Law and Order,” which wraps up taping for the season later this month.
Thompson’s backers say they recognize that a key hurdle to attracting establishment support will be questions about the fire in his belly. “This accelerated action is his answer to those questions,” said a person who has talked with Thompson about the candidacy.
If Thompson runs, he’s likely to stress his willingness to take on the biggest issues, including nuclear proliferation and the entitlement crisis, advisers said. “People are disappointed that for the last two presidencies – almost 20 years now – we’ve seen people not held accountable and a cavalier attitude toward basic governmental responsibilities,” said the person who has talked to Thompson.
Best news I've heard all week. Makes me feel like that Texan on the Simpsons.
