Liberals are invited to answer as well, because there is room for everyone in my philosophy, but this is aoimed at conservatives at this time. what would your opinion of a Thompson/Huckabee ticket be, in terms of viability? I see good ideas from each, Thompson has national pull, and both men give straight answers without being wishy washy like liberal giuliani. i like ron paul but i think he is too much in attack mode. I respect his views and applaud him for sticking to his guns, unlike any of the democratic candidates.
no vile responses, please. looking for INTELLEGENT responses from all.
2007-12-13 05:48:28 · 20 answers · asked by JBC 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I see it the other way, Huckabee/Thompson. I guess of all the Republican hopefuls that would be the most unifying in the republican party. I still don't like our chances against a Edwards/Obama ticket. If Hillary wins the dem nod then we are looking very good as she most likely would team up with her boot kisser Gen. Wesley Clark.
2007-12-13 05:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by libsticker 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The country is pretty evenly divided between the two parties and presidential elections swing on who gets the independent vote.
Any of the present contenders -- in any combination of Pres/VP -- would be viable. It would take a lot for a Republican not to vote Republican -- same for Dems. People can talk about how they will make a protest vote but if the race in their state is close, 9 times out of 10 they will go to their comfort zone. Once a political affiliation is made it gets in people's blood.
Your question is more of a horse race type question of who can win. But the horses are not even in the starting gates from an independent's point of view and a million things can change between now and November.
I am always amazed by people who are really enthusiastic about any candidate. How many of President Bush's enthusiastic supporters are now disillusioned? How many of President Clinton's supporters were similarly disillusioned?
If you like Thompson, vote for him in your primary. You can't pick a VP nominee so the paired ticket question is irrelevant until a presumptive nominee emerges.
2007-12-13 08:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by JP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a very strong Fred Thompson backer. A Thompson Huckabee ticket would be great. As you said neither of them flip flop on issues and answer questions honestly without considering what the polls might say. We need someone to follow President Bush who is also not afraid to make tough decisions and stand by them. Thompson and Huckabee might be "just the ticket".
2007-12-13 05:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jay R 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but Thompson bores me and Huckabee is trying to kiss too much SBC butt right now. Not to mention that Huckabee is far too socially liberal.
He will put the govt. in the same position that Bush has it in now: with a national debt that has gone up 40% an almost doubling of the size of the federal govt., a bunch of socially liberal, expensive legislation (NCLB, Medicare Drug program, etc.), fighting wars here and there that are not really necessary, and absolutely no way to pay for it all.
2007-12-13 05:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do like Thompson, he got some good ideas even though he's a bit of a bore. I not convinced Huckabee will appeal to Independents and moderates, so I'm not sure I would like to see him on the ticket.
2007-12-13 05:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well I still like Rudy despite some liberal tendancies he has. For instance his gun control position is being blown up by 2nd amendment fans and I'm a life long NRA member. I can see where he'd have a different position representing NYC then the USA. His statement on his web site makes me feel fine about him, and on the most important issues of our time I think he's plenty conservative - war on terror, taxes and government spending. I also think he'd appoint more conservative judges and finally has the best shot at defeating Hillary or Obama. He is "middle of the road" and as much as I'd like a right winger - its just not likely to happen.
Personally I hope he chooses Condi Rice as his running mate. Obviously the mayor of NYC has little international experience and she's got plenty so its a good ticket. Plus she's from California and it plays well against Hillary \ Barak in terms of a viable ticket against the liberals.
2007-12-13 05:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by netjr 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I like it. I am not excited about anyone on either side but this idea has some merit. Please God, no more neocons. Real conservatives. I still have issues with Huckabee's immigration stance when he was Governor but he is also smart enough to know that stance is unelectable. I like the fact that Thompson has an 'edge' about him. I am very tired of sycophants and politicians talking down to us and pandering to what they think we want to hear.
2007-12-13 05:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by DagneyT 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
think of approximately this. The era of rude, contentious and obstructionist politics could be ending. Conservative voices including Pat Buchanan and Trent Lott are beginning as much as be heard extra. those classic conservatives strengthen the national discourse via having cautioned comments in accordance with data. as properly, Trent Lott is a real chief for his willingness to artwork with the different facet to resolve very confusing issues. I say this as a Democrat who dislikes Lott for his help of Jim Crow and who nevertheless sees Buchanan as an anti Semite.
2016-11-03 03:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good ticket because Huckabee has problems with illegal immigration and Thompson isn't a good candidate. The best ticket would be Tancredo/Hunter with Ron Paul as a cabinet member.
2007-12-13 05:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by The Man from Nowhere 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Way to early to say but I think I'd lean towards Huckabee/ Thompson instead
2007-12-13 05:55:24 · answer #10 · answered by Bill G 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋