Bradley in DC
07-19-2007, 08:09 AM
Is he "forgetful" or a liar, either one isn't really presidential
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/
From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carly Zakin
*** You Just Knew This Was Coming: When it was first reported that Fred Thompson might have lobbied for a pro-choice group, his camp first said Thompson had no recollection that he ever did such a thing. Then Thompson made some non-denial denials that reminded us of the old SNL "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer" character. And now, voila, there’s an article (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/19/us/politics/19thompson.html?_r=1&ref=politics&oref=slogin) about records confirming that that Thompson DID lobby for the group. In fact, he apparently spoke to a representative of the abortion rights group 22 times. But he wasn’t able to recall the lobbying effort when this was first reported? Thompson is lucky that some in the GOP base are so hungry for a candidate who at least looks like a conservative -- even if his record indicates otherwise.
*** A Missed Opportunity? Nearly 50 days have passed since Thompson first formed his “testing the waters” committee. And while the few events he’s had since then -- including yesterday’s fundraiser in Baton Rouge, LA -- have garnered attention, are we the only ones who sense that enthusiasm for his candidacy has waned? To build anticipation, music concerts typically wait as long as possible before bringing the main attraction to the stage. And when Thompson finally announces, it will be a big deal. But by waiting now as late as September to make his official plunge into the presidential waters, has he missed an opportunity to demonstrate to Republican voters (including the bigwigs) that he’s their guy? He certainly is putting more pressure on himself to perform once he actually gets in. There will be no time to get the kinks out.
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/
From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carly Zakin
*** You Just Knew This Was Coming: When it was first reported that Fred Thompson might have lobbied for a pro-choice group, his camp first said Thompson had no recollection that he ever did such a thing. Then Thompson made some non-denial denials that reminded us of the old SNL "Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer" character. And now, voila, there’s an article (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/19/us/politics/19thompson.html?_r=1&ref=politics&oref=slogin) about records confirming that that Thompson DID lobby for the group. In fact, he apparently spoke to a representative of the abortion rights group 22 times. But he wasn’t able to recall the lobbying effort when this was first reported? Thompson is lucky that some in the GOP base are so hungry for a candidate who at least looks like a conservative -- even if his record indicates otherwise.
*** A Missed Opportunity? Nearly 50 days have passed since Thompson first formed his “testing the waters” committee. And while the few events he’s had since then -- including yesterday’s fundraiser in Baton Rouge, LA -- have garnered attention, are we the only ones who sense that enthusiasm for his candidacy has waned? To build anticipation, music concerts typically wait as long as possible before bringing the main attraction to the stage. And when Thompson finally announces, it will be a big deal. But by waiting now as late as September to make his official plunge into the presidential waters, has he missed an opportunity to demonstrate to Republican voters (including the bigwigs) that he’s their guy? He certainly is putting more pressure on himself to perform once he actually gets in. There will be no time to get the kinks out.