March 12, 2007
Spotlight: Hunt For Red November
Today's Hotline Spotlight:
We have two theories about Fred Thompson, who formally showed some leg this weekend.
-- 1. The Kingmaker: He's setting himself up to make the game-changing endorsement down the road. Maybe he has a candidate in mind (McCain?) and wants to build his influence. He can't endorse until his ABC Radio contract ends -- if it ends.
-- 2. The Savior: Freshman Sen. Obama lowered the barrier of entry; how could Thompson not consider a run if the party's conservatives beg him to? There'd be two large TN money networks: Lamar's and Frist's -- and, we'd bet, dozens of Bush Rangers. Thompson is firmly pro-life, opposed to gay marriage, supports the surge, is an Iran hawk, pro-tax cut and pro-Scooter pardon -- (almost) the full monty.
-- CW holds that dark horses will be hurt most by the 2/5 Tsunami Tuesday, but maybe not. Remember: most GOP contests are winner-take-all. The field could easily split. Maybe Rudy will win NY. McCain gets CA. Romney wins FL. Red November wins TX. And suddenly, 2/12 (at least VA) and other late Feb. dates become decisive.
Posted at 01:58 PM
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Overlooked?
Fred Thompson stars in the TV series "Law & Order."
Ronald Reagan starred in the movie "Law and Order."
http://www.amazon.com/Law-Order-Ronald-Reagan/dp/B00008CMSZ
Coincidence? I think not!
Riley, Not O'Reilly | 03.12.07 01:31 PM
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Please, Sen. Thompson, address the McCain-Feingold First Amendment Infringement Act. Most people were fooled by the word "reform" but this atrocity must go, PLEASE address this critical flaw so I can support you. Respect for the Consitution must come first, and this shows a severe problem.
Idahoser | 03.12.07 06:30 PM
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