Draft Fred: Successful?

Fox News is reporting that former Tenn. Sen. Fred Thompson is "seriously considering" entering the race. Yay. Draft Fred Thompson.

I've always thought it's a longshot to happen, mostly because he is supposedly such good friends with McCain. But Thompson would really be the perfect presidential candidate.

UPDATE: Charles Krauthammer, Fred Barnes, and Mort Kondracke all unanimously panned Thompson's entry. Krauthammer didn't like the idea that he'd come straight from a TV show, and Kondracke claims his record as Govt. Affairs Chairman was negligible.

I think they're entirely missing the appeal of Thompson and why he's electable.

Posted by Evan @ 03/02/07 06:41 PM

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I would still think McCain would be the favorite because of organization and money (and it's his "turn"), but I'd sure like to see Thompson give it a go. He's one of the few candidates (potential or announced) that I could get excited about.

Posted by kevin @ 03/03/07 11:59 AM

The last time republicans nominated someone because it "was his turn", we had Boob Dull v. Klinton. Remember who won? If all we have are the 3 RINO's(McCain, Romney and Guliani), we might as well quit now.

Posted by Fiftycal @ 03/04/07 07:55 PM

McCain is finished I'm just not sure he realizes it yet. As Fiftycal said, the last time the Republicans went with the next in line candidate we got Dole. That was a waste of a run.
With Thompson we have someone who is conservative but not so far to the right that he scares the middle. He also has tremendous presence and a great speaking voice. He is a dream candidate from central casting.

Posted by Dingodog @ 03/05/07 09:40 AM

Fred Thompson is the only candidate that can give Her Royal Clintoness, Edwards or Obama a run for their money.

Posted by texxasredd @ 03/05/07 09:35 PM

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