Texans For Thompson

Thompson Leads in North Carolina

2007-06-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

Fred may simply be "testing the waters" right now, but if North Carolina is any indication, the water is just fine. The as-yet-formally announced Presidential candidate has taken a commanding lead in the latest N.C. poll. Take a look at the story from the Raleigh Chronicle:

http://www.raleighchronicle.com/2007060709.html

I'm With Fred!!

2007-06-06T12:13:00.001-07:00

We now have an official campaign website. Or should I say the "testing the waters" committee has an official website.

Not much to it yet, just a sign-up and a place to donate. I'm sure much more will be forthcoming. Check it out at:

www.imwithfred.com

Fred Moves Into Second

2007-06-05T10:21:00.001-07:00

Just days after announcing an exploratory committee, Sen. Fred Thompson has moved into second place in a national poll. Sitting just a few points behind Mayor Giuliani, Thompson has edged past Gov. Romney and Sen. McCain (who is now in fourth place).

This comes from the latest Rasmussen Poll, and can be viewed here:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/2008_republican_presidential_primary

And even closer...

2007-05-31T09:26:00.001-07:00

There are far to many news stories for me to summarize here. Now that the long-awaited official announcement seems to be just around the corner, news outlets are flush with stories about Fred and the impact he will have on the race.

One of the better articles comes from Bob Novak, who pulled no punches when panning Sen. Thompson's recent speech to the Lincoln Club in California. He mentions that in this article as well, but also touches on some of the things that will make Thompson a viable threat in this race.

From Human Events: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=20936

Getting Closer...

2007-05-30T11:28:00.000-07:00

Looks like an official announcement is only days away. Check out the story:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4847164.html

Good Article on Fred

2007-05-21T17:33:00.000-07:00

This is a very good article on Sen. Thompson that ran recently in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. It focuses mainly on the response to Michael Moore's ill-advised debate invitation. HA!

"On the day of the first Southern-state Republican debate on the Fox News Channel, one undeclared GOP candidate performed a media leapfrog.

With the help of one 38-second video clip and a great sense of humor, Fred Thompson, the former U.S. senator from Tennessee who is one sock away from dipping his toe into the race for the White House, remained just as relevant as the other GOP candidates.

And thanks to Michael Moore, the Hollywood documentarian who just can't help himself, Thompson delivered what, in time, could become his watershed moment. "

View the full article at: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/columnists/zito/s_508486.html

TFT Goes Viral

2007-05-19T21:37:00.000-07:00

My first YouTube video is, or course, a homemade Draft Fred in 2008 commerical. Just a couple of quick hits from the Fox News debate. Took me about an hour, hope you enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L92d0ioaArU

I am very proud of myself!!!

New Fred Thompson Report Available

2007-05-16T10:25:00.000-07:00

In his latest offering, Sen. Thompson tackles Islamic extremism in all its forms -- including a jihadist Mickey Mouse impersonator.

Click on the link to hear the report:

http://abcradio.com/Blog.asp?id=15663&m=5&y=2007

THOMPSON RESPONDS

2007-05-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

This is priceless. View the video response at: http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=611

Michael Moore Challenges Thompson to a Debate

2007-05-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

It's a sure sign that the left considers Sen. Thompson a threat when the walking-talking national embarassment that is Michael Moore starts crowing about him. It seems that Mr. Moore is aggravated that Thompson criticized his recent trip to Cuba and his pal Fidel Castro.

View the full letter from Moore to Thompson at Drudge: http://www.drudgereport.com/flash6.htm

Thompson Catches McCain!!!

2007-05-15T06:14:00.000-07:00

According to the latest Harris poll, Sen. Thompson has moved into a second place tie with Sen. John McCain. Mayor Giuliani still leads, though his numbers have moved down in several national polls recently.

Perhaps the biggest news is that Gov. Mitt Romney, the fundraising leader so far, has fallen a full ten points behind Thompson.

From the Wall Street Journal:

"As primary season nears, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains atop the ranks of Republican presidential hopefuls. But an as-yet-undeclared candidate, actor and former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson, has elbowed his way into the top tier of potential nominees and now rivals Arizona Sen. John McCain in popularity."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117916666601902204.html?mod=wsj_right_click

Another Straw Poll Win!!!

2007-05-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

Wisonsin this time, where Sen. Thompson bested the field. Check out the story, along with some news from our neighbors to the north, at this link:

http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/NEWS01/70514003

Fred is Pro-France

2007-05-10T17:37:00.000-07:00

Check out Sen. Thompson's National Review column on the recent French presidential election. To hear the audio, click on the link at the bottom.

Break Out the French Wine

By Fred Thompson

The election of Nicolas Sarkozy to the presidency of France has been a serious blow to those who claim that America has earned the undying hatred of Europeans. Oh, to be sure, the French media hates us, but there are a lot of people who say ours does too. Regardless, Sarkozy’s victory has sent shock waves through the world’s media centers.

A French president who openly admires America is an embarrassment to those who view us as the country bumpkin cousins of the sophisticated Europeans. American pundits and politicians who say we should change our foreign policies to win the European popularity contest ought to be feeling a little embarrassed too.

From the beginning, Sarkozy pledged to help heal the ill feelings that have existed between our two countries — especially over Iraq. He outraged French Socialists and journalists by coming to America during his campaign to meet with our president. He has praised America’s dynamism, freedoms and prosperity, and he promises to work for reforms that will make France more like the U.S.

Sarkozy’s victory over anti-American political forces was not just decisive; it was far more of a mandate than our own current congress claims. In his first post-election speech, he went out of his way to say, “I want to call out to our American friends to tell them that they can count on our friendship.”

So what’s happening here? Could it be that we’ve mistaken the French media for the French people? Might the same be true of Germany, where pro-American Angela Merkel beat a critic of the U.S. to become that nation’s leader?

I think that’s part of it, but it also has a lot to do with Iran’s race to get nuclear weapons and missiles capable of striking the heart of Europe. President Ahmadinejad has been regularly threatening European nations that won’t go along with his master plan.

Ahmadinejad’s threats are taken particularly seriously by the French, because there are a lot of people inside France who seem to share his goals. For years, the French have endured terrible intimidation, violence and riots at the hands of people who openly hate their democratic institutions. In the run-up to the presidential election, French voters were plainly threatened with even more bloodshed and destruction if they dared to elect Nicolas Sarkozy. As promised, that violence is now taking place nightly on streets across France.

The refusal by the French people to bow to this political extortion should be recognized and cheered. They have not only sent a message to anti-democratic forces inside and outside their borders, I believe they are telling us something even more important. We are beginning, I think, to see our old friends and allies put aside disagreements and rivalries to do what has to be done. It has been a long road, but the forces of civilization and order are beginning to understand that we are in a global struggle against the forces of death and destruction.

Maybe it’s time to rethink the “boycott France” movement that got so much attention a few years ago. Americans once toasted General Lafayette, and his son George Washington Lafayette. I think this would be a good time to toast Monsieur Sarkozy. And if you’re going to use wine for that toast, make it French wine.

http://abcradio.com/blog.asp?id=15663

Gaining Momentum

2007-05-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

Check Out the Latest News on Fred Thompson.

"There's a vacuum in the GOP, we keep hearing, and Republicans aren't quite satisfied with their presidential choices.

Exactly what... would fill the alleged GOP void?

Just Fred.

Thompson that is. The actor who doesn't act, Thompson is tall and big; he talks straight, drives a truck and is wunna-us. A bootstrap American with take-it-or-leave-it charisma, he's got smarts and the kind of steely gaze you'd like to see aimed at al-Qaida."

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Kathleen+Parker%3A+Is+Fred+Thompson+just+what+the+GOP+needs+-+for+VP%3F&articleId=57cca54e-5c11-40ad-80ae-8dfa255d9a86

"The bottom line is I think Thompson would have a better chance of winning the nomination than any other GOP candidate -- if he does in fact run."

http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/afb/archives/009764.html

"Actor and former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee won the Washington State Republican Party's first straw poll Saturday night."

http://hillaryspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YmJjYTNmMjdhYTBiZDQ5ZDJiOTFkNjMzMTg2YjkyODQ=

"First, don’t let the gentle southern drawl fool you. Fred Thompson is a very bright fellow. He’s also a politically astute fellow and an old fashioned patriot. If anything, he may be too smart to set upon a quest for the most thankless job in the world…"

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272613159.shtml

"It could be the defining role of Fred Thompson's varied career -- the reluctant politician who saves a foundering party, restores its conservative principles and keeps it in the White House."

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/05/06/can_fred_thompson_rescue_republicans_in_2008/