Does Fred Dalton Thompson have the perfect plan to tromp his rivals this primary? From the old to the young, even before his official declaration, he has produced a tremendous grassroots campaign worth noting.
What is it about Fred Thompson that has generated such an immense following without even an official declaration for a presidential run?
He confidently and articulately responds to questions pointedly, and in a measured tone (traits that don't quite befall our current commander in chief). He doesn't sound like he is towing a party line constantly, but that he might really mean what he is saying.
This is not to say that he won't have problems. First of all, he has a lifelong reputation of laziness following behind him. Even with his possible display of sloth, one of seven deadly sins, he seems to have the Christian vote. This can surely be a blessing and a curse. Too many references to God and spirituality may remind voters of the current administration. This is somewhat of a third rail for the candidates, who see Bush as a boon to their party's chance of an election win.
Another arena where Thompson has been successful is in the "net roots". Just look at the professional appeal of these independent supporter sites.
And then there's the official site ImWithFred.com, and clicking that link will show you its sleekness. It's not filled with ambiguous positions and talking points like the sites' of other candidates. Positions or some official texts would be nice, but it will surely be there soon. In the mean time he and his team have created a clean, respectable campaign outpost.
Finally, he seems like he might actually be capable of unscripted wit. I don't know what to make of it. Here is a video in response to Michael Moore's request that he join him for a debate on health care(the cigar is an affront to Moore's assertion that Thompson displays hypocrisy by berating him on his recent trip to Cuba while openly lighting up the Cubans).
If, but it seems to be more of a when, Thompson enters the race, it seems like it's his to lose. Some of the most recent polls have him leading the Republican primary race. With his candor and charisma, it may seem normal for a candidate of his type to take an early lead, but I repeat, he hasn't even said he's running yet. Whatever it is about him, he's got the support of millions of Americans, most of whom only knew his face a month ago.
It's going to be a fun year. Come back for more!
Live Free or Die,
Marc Bacon
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