FDT Enters race with a bang

I previously endorsed Fred Thompson here, and noted my first contribution here, but now that he has formally announced, I have backed up my endorsement with an additional contribution. You too can contribute. Lots of Fred stuff is available online now as well, including slews of different bumper stickers and other decals. A wide variety from window decals to actual bumper stickers, and for those with space enough for signs, loads of them too.

Fred made a splash with his Leno Annoucement, and with his appearance on FNC's Hannity & Colmes last night, and Fox & Friends this AM. He is the right man at the right time. The other candidates in the race have been fighting amongst themselves for far too long, making a mockery of the process. States playing games of one-upsmanship have not helped matters either, shifting the earliest primarys forward in January 2008. Fred rightly decided not to play that game, and in the process has debuted a first-class organization at the right time.

Once again, Fred Dalton Thompson for President.

It must be bad news for the rest of the field...

Fred hasn't even formally announced yet and he's already pulled even with Giuliani in the polls for the GOP nomination. The other Republican candidates are quaking, and the Democrat candidates are sending attack-dogs out after Fred as well.

Fred has a dirty secret - his stances are well known, and they aren't changing. That is one of the things that brings voters to him, and that is not good news for others who have problems with changing their mind over time.

Fred Dalton Thompson for President

I previously endorsed Fred Thompson here, but now that his fundraising machine is live, I have backed up my endorsement with a contribution. You too can contribute.




RedState has some details behind the new I'm With Fred site.

Fred Dalton Thompson for President

Fred Thompson is what the GOP field has been missing. It seems the two-plus years since his senate term ended have refreshed him, enough so that he is talking about running.

I am not enamored by most of the current crop - the McCains and Romneys of the world. I could perhaps live with Guiliani, but he would not be a first choice. I could vote for Newt, but he carries baggage that would prevent him getting the nomination. I cannot see myself ever voting for John McCain in the primary. I would grudgingly support them in the general election over the likes of Hillary, Obama or Edwards, but I would not be happy about it.

Fred Thompson is a different story. He is a conservative, and he is a communicator. In many ways, he is the closest thing we have to Reagan's abilities today. Sure he is an actor, and has played many famous roles, including currently as the DA on NBC's Law & Order, but he is also a Lawyer by trade.

Yesterday's appearance on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace exemplified his on-camera presence. He makes no secret where he stands - pro-life, anti-Roe, pro-Iraq war, pro-America.

I would support Fred Dalton Thompson for President. And I could vote FOR him.

EDIT: Redstate commentary suggesting a draft Fred Thompson movement can be found here.