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To: JDN who wrote (3773)	4/8/2007 2:16:02 PM
From: Jim S	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 25737

I understand exactly what you mean, JDN, but I'm sick of voting for people I really don't think are the right ones for the job, and then being unhappy for the next four years. When November 2008 rolls around I may change my mind, but if the vote were to be held today, I'd vote for F Thompson and hang the consequences.

To: JDN who wrote (3773)	4/8/2007 5:40:10 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof	Respond to of 25737

Re: "One thing is for sure, a 3rd party will NOT win this election. Cant be done anymore, the two parties have rigged it to make it virtually impossible. So, if Fred doesnt win the Republican primary you better forget about him unless it is your wish to have Hillary or Obama in as President." Would Fred Thompson have a chance with Bloomberg's money? Polls suggest it's not out of the realm of possibility.

To: JDN who wrote (3773)	4/8/2007 8:33:13 PM
From: pompsander	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 25737

JDN and others: Can anyone explain the allure of Fred Thompson? This is a guy who twice in his life chose acting over politcs. He admitted to being bored in the Senate...and voluntarily left. Is a guy who plays a District Attorney on TV the best there is for President. Thompson was a solid, basic, conservative Senator but he supported McCain over Bush in 2000 and he strongly supported McCain/Feingold on campaign spending reforms. Not exactly a resume for most conservatives. Yeah, he was an attorney, long long ago, on the Watergate hearings. Then he quit public service to be an actor. Other than this resume, has he been out front on any issue? Is there something we know about his leadership skills? I can't find much about any legislation he sponsored, or supported strongly. Where's the beef??