Maryland for Fred Thompson

Jim Geraghty:
Winner: Thompson. This performance was so commanding, I wanted his last answer to echo back to the lights in the back of the auditorium, blow out all the lamps and spotlights, for the theme to “the Natural” to play, and for him to trot around the stage in slow motion […]

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“Could that be the sound of Thompson bouncing?” (Slate.com, 01/10)
“Fred was on a roll.” (Politico.com, 01/10)
“Fred drops a daisy cutter on Huck.” (Politico.com, 01/10)
“Thompson Roars…Mr. Thompson comes in swiftly and sharply to this discussion and blasts Mr. Huckabee.” (New York Times Blog, 01/10)
“Fred Thompson came to play tonight… he’s scoring some points tonight.” (ABCnews.com 01/10)
“Thompson […]

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“Fred is solid.  He just is….he has clearly given a great deal of thought to very big issues.”  (Mark Levin, 1/6)
“Fred’s having a good night.”  (National Review Online, 1/6)
“Fred Thompson was solid” (National Review Online, 1/6)
“Fred is ever steady and ever conservative. It is hard to see why movement conservatives […]

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Here is what the media is saying:
“I think Fred Thompson had a terrific night.” (George Stephanopoulos, ABC)
“Fred Thompson won the debate.” (The Atlantic)
“[Fred Thompson] came to play tonight.” (ABC)
“[Thompson] and McCain sound like the adults on stage.” (The Atlantic)
“Fred Thompson talking some serious substance too — man, maybe I underestimated him.” (ABC)
“Every answer was thoughtful […]

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USA Today:
Fred Thompson came out on top in Wednesday’s debate among the Republican presidential candidates in Iowa. Of all the candidates, he did himself the most good.
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But it was Thompson, the former Tennessee senator, who was specific, good-humored and exuded an executive persona during the low-key, 90-minute session that was sponsored by The Des Moines […]

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21 Days until the Iowa Caucuses
26 Days until the New Hampshire Primary
37 Days until the South Carolina Primary
47 Days until the Florida Primary

Jay Cost at RealClearPolitics:
It is not surprising to me that Thompson was given a gold star for his performance. His campaign is, as I have argued, a campaign against […]

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David Yepsen:
Fred Thompson did himself the most good in Wednesday’s debate among Republican presidential candidates in Iowa.
Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney also scored well and avoided any last-minute derailments of their candidacies in Iowa.
Thompson, a former Tennessee senator, was specific, good-humored and exuded an executive persona during the 90 minute session […]

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h/t to Mchelle Malkin

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Jim Geraghty: 
Asked for a show of hands on global warming, Thompson finally stands up. “I’m not doing any hand shows today.” A few folks applaud.
Fred: You gonna give me a minute to answer it?
Moderator: No.
Fred: Then I’m not gonna answer it.
Chuck Todd:
Fred Thompson is easily having his […]

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Check out Sean at Fred08.com who is Liveblogging the debate. Fred Thompson is having his best debate yet!

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35 Days until the Iowa Caucuses
40 Days until the New Hampshire Primary
51 Days until the South Carolina Primary
61 Days until the Florida Primary

The Politico:
Former Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Ill.) has died, according to congressional sources. He was 83.
Hyde served 32 years in the House beginning in 1974, including stints as […]

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Right Wing News:
One of the things I would do for his generation is protect them from our generation. Great line from Fred on Social Security. Fred is so spot-on on Social Security. He is head and tails above all the other candidates on the issue, Democrat or Republican.

Vodkapundit:
Another question on spending. […]

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To cheer on Senator Thompson’s bid for the White House, please join the Baltimore Area Young Professionals for Fred (YP4Fred) as we host a Debate Watching Party this Wednesday, November 28!  Come join us and feel free to bring a friend.
Date:       Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Time:        7:00 pm doors open, 7:30-8pm speakers, 8 pm debate begins!
Location:  […]

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