Timing is everything in politics, and pundits are starting to whisper that Fred Thompson is waiting too long to get in the race — a blunder that could have serious consequences for the former lobbyist.
The Hill notes the frustration of “Fredheads” waiting for their guy to make up his mind:
Fred Thompson enjoys an unprecedented groundswell of grassroots support,” the page reads. “Fredheads believe in his potential. Fredheads know he can very well be the next president of the United States. This support should be nurtured, not pushed aside and asked to stand-by forever.
“The time has come. Enough with the ambiguities. Enough with those around you being more decisive than you are.”
Marc Ambinder suggests that Thompson is in danger of losing control of the narrative:
The media and the conservative elite are running out of patience. Just get in already — or announce an exact date. McCain’s seeming collapse is an opportunity to strike now; waiting could bring regrets. A campaign cannot run on fumes, nor can it run on a weekly Sean Hannity armpit snuggle. The longer Thompson waits, the more likely the story becomes the waiting rather than the candidate.
Is this Thompson’s much-reported laziness at work (er, no pun intended)?
4 Responses to “Is Thompson Missing His Chance?”
I think he just wants to take advantage of the Law and Order reruns for as long as possible. But you are right, it makes him look like his heart isn’t really into this. I must say, however, that I think he will be a fairly formidable candidate.
He’s learning his lines.
That takes time.
He hasn’t decided where he stands on issues?!! Good Grief. So along with his other qualifications for President we add … not up to date on issues. This could take awhile…..
Something to say?
He doesn’t want to get in the race and have to debate the other candidates as I just read on another site they have not forumulated where he stands on Iraq and other issues. HUH?
That shows the advisors around him are telling him what to say and this confirms how he was in the Senate – a puppet.
Once he gets in the race, he will be taken apart by the other candidates in a debate and his Bush/Cheney advisors know it. The WH political guru in particular has to be aware that his candidate may not have been a good choice.
Thompson is a total insider not an outsider as they claim. When is the last time he lived in TN for any amount of time? DC lobbyist,Senator,actor does not make a Tennessee resident. Sounds just like Gore and spins like Clinton. That’s some feat.
Left by Gator Country
July 20, 2007 at 3:39pm