The good former Senator of Tennessee and star of Law and Order, is seriously considering joining the race . He's 100% pro-life and a staunch Conservative .
Would he get your vote ? Too early to say ? What are your thoughts on the subject ?
2007-03-11 01:41:32 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I have considerable respect for Mr Thompson's work both as a legislator, & an entertainer. Despite my historical background as a "liberal" Dem , who has also actively supported Pro choice, I would give his candidacy serious attention & seek his viewpoints & proposals on the critical issues facing our country.
I am somewhat concerned by the fixation so many have on the abortion issue as a primary concern . The law is clear , & there is not any serious challenge to Roe v Wade likely. The Supreme Court has spoken on this, & it was a court supposedly committed to abolishing abortion at that.
Let's hear where Mr thompson stands on pressing issues like health care , the budget , the middle east , & oh yeah....personal responsibility.
2007-03-11 04:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would support Fred Thompson over many of the other candidates I have seen so far. He has the depth of experience and he is a person who obviously considers his options before taking action.
Several years ago, when he was on the televised Senate hearings for some issue, I was very impressed by his insightful questions and rational approach to uncovering the facts of the case.
He projects the experience and poise that you want in a world leader. I may not agree with him on all issues, but then electing a president is more about finding someone who knows how to lead and who can set the right tone and the right values for his administration.
2007-03-11 18:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by mendellsohn 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Over McCain and Guiliani, yes.
Over Gingrich, maybe.
We need a real conservative in the race. Why do you think Newt is polling 15-20%? Because there are no known conservatives in the race.
2007-03-11 03:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have liked what Mr. Thompson says and stands for. The other person of interest for me is Mr. Richardson governor of New Mexico. I would like to hear more from these two before I decide who I will support.
2007-03-11 03:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mother 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know enough about him. From the candidates that I do know about, I really like Duncan Hunter (California) the best. I'm kind of incouraged in that a straw poll in Tampa put Hunter in 3rd place behind McCain and Rudy. A straw poll in Arizona put him in 1st.
I'll do some reading up on Thompson.
2007-03-11 03:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Nationalist 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
To early to know for sure, but as an actor he has had a lot of experience dealing with liberals, The next president will have to do that.
2007-03-11 11:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's early but out of all the other candidates, he would absolutely get my vote. I generally do not vote anyway but I really like this guy. Might just have to register this time around...
2007-03-12 04:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by wasn't going 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting!
I'm more of a libertarian, but I always liked his style as Arthur Branch on Law and Order.
But I hear it's just a rumor; that his friendship with John McCain will keep him from responding to the call.
2007-03-11 04:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes!!! I was going to ask a similar question. I do hope he runs, we need a real conservative and so far we have a pack of rinos and a Mormon. With the current line up we might just as well vote democrat.
2007-03-11 03:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Thompson is a good man and would be a good candidate.
He is certainly preferrable to anyone on the Defeatocrat lineup. Should he run, I would probably have no problem voting for him.
2007-03-11 03:19:56 · answer #10 · answered by Eric K 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋