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Political foolishness - It’s a nomination, not a coronation

June 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Hillary has won several state primaries. Barack has won several state primaries. When they win, they make victory speeches. When they lose, they make concession speeches.
Barack will not “win” the nomination until a majority of the delegates vote for him at the Democratic convention. THEN, he can claim victory. THEN, she should concede, endorse him, […]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Fred Thompson · History · John McCain · Mike Huckabee · Mitt Romney · National Politics · Rob Shearer · Rudy Giuliani

Abortion and Gay Marriage Issues are Important

January 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Thursday afternoon, Jennifer Brooks interviewed me over the phone regarding Thompson’s campaign demise and where would Thompson supporters go now.
I explained to her what originally attracted me to Thompson in the first place and how I was trying to apply the same template to the candidates now currently in the race.
Federalism was a big attraction, […]

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Tags: Abortion · Brentwood · Fred Thompson · John McCain · Judicial Matters · Mike Huckabee · Mitt Romney · Truman's Take

2008 Election Endorsements

January 19th, 2008 · No Comments

The Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) held their 2008 Convention today for the purpose of endorsing candidates for the upcoming elections in the Fall.
Present to address the Convention were the following candidates for office:
Juan Borges, TN House, District 60;
Gerard Donovan, US House, 5th District;
Ron Hickman, TN House, District 60;
Timothy Lee, TN House, District 55;
Susan Lynn, TN […]

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Tags: Blue Collar Muse · Duncan Hunter · Fred Thompson · Gerard Donovan · Juan Borges · Mike Huckabee · Ron Hickman · Ron Paul · State Politics · Susan Lynn · Timothy Lee

Needed: True Conservative

January 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Cross posted by JayPeriod at Townhall.com
On the eve of the South Carolina primary, the Republican part is still looking for 1) a front runner and 2) a true conservative.  It think if they party can find its true conservative, it will have found its front runner.  To this point, the conservative base is not excited […]

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Tags: Fred Thompson · Jay Period · National Politics

Michigan Results

January 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Adam Graham of the Truth and Hope Report, John McJunkin of the Voice of Liberty podcast, Fabian Story of Political Straight Talk, and educator Bill Schulke join David Oatney in a roundtable to discuss the Michigan Primary Results.
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Tags: 2008 Election · Fred Thompson · John McCain · Mike Huckabee · Mitt Romney · Rudy Giuliani

Conservative Tennessee Voters should keep their powder dry

January 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Posted By: Truman 

With polls currently showing McCain in a very strong lead…… Tennesseans for Thompson gives some very simple advice to Tennessee conservatives voters.
Continue to volunteer to help the campaign in South Carolina in voter canvasing, phone banking, money giving, and one on one voter conversion.
While keeping your own […]

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Tags: 2008 Election · Brentwood · Fred Thompson · Truman's Take

Nasty Man

January 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Cross posted by Toni at Bear Creek LedgerAside from former Gov. Huckabee’s past political actions, his proclivity to personally attack adversaries vs. attacking their actions is particularly Clintonian and unbecoming of a Republican candidate. Here’s what Huckabee said today about Fred Thompson:
Huckabee on Fox and Friends
Let’s look once again at Huckabee’s tax policies […]

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Tags: 2008 Election · Bear Creek Ledger · Fred Thompson · Mike Huckabee · National Politics

New Hampshire On the Air

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

We had a great episode of Oatney On the Air last night where we analyzed the New Hampshire results in great detail. Joining us were Warner Todd Huston, John McJunkin, Fabian Story, Adam Graham. The Muse himself dropped in later in the program. Led by David Oatney
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Tags: 2008 Election · Barack Obama · Blue Collar Muse · David Oatney · Fabian Story · Fred Thompson · John McCain · Mike Huckabee · Mitt Romney · Rudy Giuliani

The Independent Factor

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Some reality on the numbers from New Hampshire:
It was something of an open secret among political operatives, hacks, mainstream press, and informed political bloggers of both parties that a big factor in any Obama victory in New Hampshire would be independent voters, who are allowed to vote in either party’s Primary there. It was […]

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Tags: 2008 Election · Barack Obama · ConserVOLiance Authors · David Oatney · Fred Thompson · John McCain · Mike Huckabee · Mitt Romney · Rudy Giuliani

Novak: Fred Thompson drop-out rumors traced to Romney campaign

January 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Dirty political tricks or just political tactical maneuvering?
I tend to believe it is the former, petty political gaming with out the gamesmanship.
Remember that when Romney’s name is on the ballot before you!

Republican presidential hopeful and former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., and his wife, Jeri, meet with supporters during a campaign stop at Hudson’s […]

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Tags: 2008 Election · Brentwood · Fred Thompson · Mitt Romney · Truman's Take