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NAPLES — Republican Fred Thompson, the actor-politician who attracted more attention as a potential presidential candidate than as a real one, quit the race for the White House on Tuesday after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.
"Today, I have withdrawn my candidacy for president of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort," the former Tennessee senator said in a brief statement.
Thompson's fate was sealed last Saturday in the South Carolina primary, when he finished third in a state he had said he needed to do well in, if not win.
In the statement, Thompson did not say whether he would endorse any of his former rivals. He was one of a handful of members of Congress who supported Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2000 in his unsuccessful race against George W. Bush for the party nomination.
Thompson, best known as the gruff district attorney on NBC's "Law & Order," placed third in Iowa and South Carolina, two states seemingly in line with his right-leaning pitch and laid-back style, and fared even worse in the four other states that have held contests thus far. Money already tight, he ran out of it altogether as the losses piled up.
Thompson, 65, exits the most wide open Republican race in half a century; three candidates each having won in the six states that have voted.
In Florida, McCain, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani are battling for the lead ahead of its Jan. 29 primary, while former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee evaluates his next steps amid money troubles.
In an interview Tuesday, Huckabee suggested he would have beaten McCain in South Carolina if Thompson had dropped out earlier.
"The votes that he took essentially were votes that I would have most likely had, according to the exit polls and every other analysis," Huckabee said on MSNBC.
Despite initial impressions that Thompson could garner strong conservative support, it never materialized. He never won backing from more than one in five conservatives in any of the earliest primaries and caucuses, including the 19 percent who exit polls for The Associated Press and television networks showed supported him in South Carolina. His showings were similarly weak with white born-again and evangelical Christians.
In New York, McCain told The Associated Press: "Fred Thompson ran an honorable campaign. He and I will remain close friends, and I wish him and his family the best." He later told reporters he didn't think Thompson would endorse anyone.
Romney commended Thompson's candidacy.
"Throughout this campaign, Fred Thompson brought a laudable focus to the challenges confronting our country and the solutions necessary to meet them," Romney said in a statement. "He stood for strong conservative ideas and believed strongly in the need to keep our conservative coalition together."
Thompson's withdrawal capped a turbulent 10 months that saw him go from hot to not in short order.
He began toying with a presidential run last March, emboldened by a fluid Republican nomination fight and a restive conservative GOP base. He also was charmed by resounding calls for him to get into the race — and his meteoric springtime rise to the top of national and state polls.
Fans trying to draft him as a candidate launched an online effort, seizing on his conservative Senate voting record as well as his lumbering 6-foot-5 frame and deep baritone as they argued he was right out of central casting. They painted him as the second coming of Ronald Reagan and the would-be savior of a Republican Party demoralized after electoral losses in 2006 at all levels of government.
Expectations rose higher — and his standing in polls started to fall as he failed to meet them.
Thompson played coy about his intentions all the while taking steps to prepare for a formal entrance into the race with a flourish. He cut ties with NBC, visited early voting states and delivered high-profile speeches. And, he started raising money and set up a preliminary campaign organization.
He delayed his expected summertime entrance in the race until fall, perhaps missing an opening created by McCain's near campaign implosion.
As he prepared to officially join the race, Thompson was plagued by lackluster fundraising; high-profile staff departures, including some prompted by his wife Jeri's involvement in the campaign, and less-than-stellar performances on the stump. Thompson also endured repeated questions about his career as a lobbyist and his thin Senate record.
Thompson formally announced his bid in early September, but hit a rocky patch from the get-go. He skipped a Republican debate in New Hampshire, annoying some in the state, to announce his candidacy on NBC's "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.
His easygoing style and reputation for laziness translated into a light campaign schedule that raised questions about his desire to be president. A spate of inartful answers to campaign-trail questions — on everything from the Terri Schiavo case to Osama bin Laden — didn't help matters.
Though his star had faded, Thompson earned positive reviews for a series of debate performances last fall and earned an endorsement from the National Right to Life Committee.
Thompson first made a name in Washington politics three decades ago when he served as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee. Thompson, who was 30 at the time, was appointed to the high-profile job by his political mentor, then-Sen. Howard Baker of Tennessee, who was the top Republican on the committee. Thompson had managed Baker's re-election campaign and had been an assistant U.S. attorney in Nashville.
Thompson asked one of the key questions of the Watergate hearings: "Mr. Butterfield, are you aware of the installation of any listening devices in the Oval Office of the president?"
Butterfield's reply was the first time the public learned that President Nixon had been secretly taping his conversations. But Thompson, who knew the answer before he asked his famous question, had tipped off the White House before the hearing that the committee had discovered the existence of the tapes.
Several years later while practicing law in Tennessee, Thompson represented Marie Ragghianti, the head of the Tennessee Parole Board who was fired after exposing a pardon-selling scheme involving aides for then-Gov. Ray Blanton. Thompson played himself in the 1985 movie "Marie" based on the episode and got generally positive reviews.
The film launched Thompson's acting career. Among his many characters, he played President Ulysses S. Grant in last year's made-for-TV HBO movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," and the fictional President Charles Ross in the 2005 film "Last Best Chance."
Thompson was elected in 1994 to the Senate to fill the unexpired term of Al Gore, who had been elected vice president. He easily won re-election in 1996.
During his eight years in the Senate, Thompson was considered a reliably conservative vote.
A couple of months after his 38-year-old daughter died of a heart attack, Thompson announced he would not run for re-election in 2002.
In April of last year, Thompson disclosed he had been diagnosed in 2004 with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a highly treatable form of cancer.
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Associated Press Writer Joan Lowy in Washington contributed to this report.
© 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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{"commentId":1389630,"authorDomain":"fdbryant3"}
A pity.
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- 10 votes
#1 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:42 PM EST{"commentId":1389873,"authorDomain":"kevinb66"}
I agree. The only conservative that was running.
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- 10 votes
{"commentId":1389905,"authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
The only conservative that was running.
I agree.
{"commentId":1389905,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
- 9 votes
{"commentId":1403089,"authorDomain":"davjohn"}
Sounds like time for a write in choice.
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":1389651,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
Farewell, Fred....this is a sad day indeed, and PLEASE do NOT endorse McCain......
{"commentId":1389651,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"lisaed"}
- 11 votes
#2 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:47 PM EST{"commentId":1389674,"authorDomain":"tjestus"}
He could go out with a bang and endorse Paul.
while former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee evaluates his next steps amid money troubles of his own.
Do they know something we don't. Is Huckabee looking to bow out as well?
{"commentId":1389674,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"tjestus"}
- 3 votes
#3 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:53 PM EST{"commentId":1389776,"authorDomain":"damiankd"}
Do they know something we don't. Is Huckabee looking to bow out as well?
One can only hope.
{"commentId":1389776,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"damiankd"}
- 7 votes
{"commentId":1389784,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
Actually, Thompson's dropping out will probably give Huckabee a bump.
{"commentId":1389784,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
- 8 votes
{"commentId":1389808,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
Huckabee's financial woes are not a surprise---he was the little engine that could in Iowa---and let's hope his loss in SC means the end of the road for him too....
{"commentId":1389808,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"lisaed"}
- 14 votes
{"commentId":1389681,"authorDomain":"LarryH"}
He didn't wait until after Super Tuesday.
Too many people want frenetic leaders.
Too many Conservatives want to solve problems by Constitutional amendment instead of deferring to the State or the People.
{"commentId":1389681,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"LarryH"}
- 4 votes
#4 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:54 PM EST{"commentId":1389722,"authorDomain":"jaawalla"}
Cue Law & Order theme:
DUN-DUN!
{"commentId":1389722,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"jaawalla"}
- 14 votes
#5 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:11 PM EST{"commentId":1389954,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}
lol.
{"commentId":1389954,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Kiser"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1389749,"authorDomain":"brendamayer"}
Damn. He was the only one I liked. If it is too late to change the Florida ballots I'm voting for him anyway.
{"commentId":1389749,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"brendamayer"}
- 8 votes
#6 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:20 PM EST
Comment collapsed by the community{"commentId":1389779,"authorDomain":"geejay"}
He was never in it...I honestly don't think he wanted it. Rumor is that his wife pushed him into running.
{"commentId":1389779,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"geejay"}
- 3 votes
#8 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:29 PM EST{"commentId":1389842,"authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
Dangit Thompson. You were our candidate. What the heck happened? Every conservative blogger and most of the organizations were for you. Even with your late start, you had it.
{"commentId":1389842,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
- 6 votes
#9 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:46 PM EST{"commentId":1389871,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
Losing to Ron Paul in nearly every primary is not exactly "having it."
{"commentId":1389871,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
- 11 votes
{"commentId":1389983,"authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
Meaning, "you could have had it if you hadn't been so dang boring".
{"commentId":1389983,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
- 5 votes
{"commentId":1420377,"authorDomain":"davjohn"}
He got in too late, didn't have the money, and didn't hit the trail hard enough. He talks softly and doesn't mind a big stick. Unfortunately, this is no age for Teddy Roosevelt. I'm afraid we are losing our backbone.
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":1389847,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
Can anyone say or think a Romney Thompson ticket?
I can. I could support that.
I cannot support McCain or Huckabee
Fred seems to be a backroom sooth and smooth the deal kind of guy. It might work.
replytoj001
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- 7 votes
#10 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:47 PM EST{"commentId":1389876,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
Can anyone say or think a Romney Thompson ticket?
No, we've already had a half-assed, inexperienced, "good ol' boy" ruin our country for 8 years. I think this time we should vote for real leaders, not your favorite rich white guys. It's called "standards", check it out.
{"commentId":1389876,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 11 votes
{"commentId":1389940,"authorDomain":"daweb"}
I could certainly support a Romney - Thompson Ticket. I said to my wife just the other day it would be great to see him support Romney and even continue campaigning for him if he bowed out.
{"commentId":1389940,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"daweb"}
- 7 votes
{"commentId":1389946,"authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
I agree. Romney has a lot of faults though. Fred was the only real conservative.
{"commentId":1389946,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
- 8 votes
{"commentId":1389953,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
Reply 10.0-Fred was considered (as was McCain) for GWB's VP candidate....I absolutely can see Fred being an excellent VP choice....but please oh please -NOT for McCain or Huckabee.....Fred supported McCain in 2000 and I understand they are personal friends....that is all very troubling to me.
{"commentId":1389953,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"lisaed"}
- 7 votes
{"commentId":1389958,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
Let me get this straight...your idea of standards are a a former first lady who has no real experience and a two bit politician from Cooke County standards? Or a slip and fall lawyer who channeled the feelings of his client in court and owns a huge house and acreage across the street from a trailer park, but goes on a nation-wide poverty tour? Oh, or maybe it's the far left's favorite son, the UFO seeing elf from Ohio who wants to start a cabinet level Department of Peace?
Aren't all of those more qualified than a "TV star"?
{"commentId":1389958,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
- 7 votes
{"commentId":1389963,"authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
It's called "standards", check it out.
Let me get this straight...your idea of standards are a a former first lady who has no real experience and a coke-snorting, two bit politician from Cooke County who helps slum lords who just happen to be his friend?
Or a slip and fall lawyer who channeled the feelings of his client in court and owns a huge house and acreage across the street from a trailer park, but goes on a nation-wide poverty tour, complaining about the poor people in New Orleans while investing in the company that just foreclosed on them?
Oh, or maybe it's the far left's favorite son, the UFO seeing elf from Ohio who wants to start a cabinet level Department of Peace?
Now I really see what passes for standards on the left.
{"commentId":1389963,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
- 8 votes
{"commentId":1389981,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
two bit politician from Cooke County who helps slum lords
Bodhi - careful now....you might find yourself getting a job offer from the Clinton intervention machine.
{"commentId":1389981,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"lisaed"}
- 8 votes
{"commentId":1390070,"authorDomain":"elgroomez"}
Well said. I couldn't agree more. I think I'll throw a part tonight to celebrate the departing of ol' Fred.
{"commentId":1390070,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"elgroomez"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":1390163,"authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
How did my comment get above Bodhi1's comment?
{"commentId":1390163,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Henryvii"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":1390173,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
Let me get this straight...your idea of standards are a a former first lady who has no real experience and a coke-snorting, two bit politician from Cooke County who helps slum lords who just happen to be his friend?
Or a slip and fall lawyer who channeled the feelings of his client in court and owns a huge house and acreage across the street from a trailer park, but goes on a nation-wide poverty tour, complaining about the poor people in New Orleans while investing in the company that just foreclosed on them?
Oh, or maybe it's the far left's favorite son, the UFO seeing elf from Ohio who wants to start a cabinet level Department of Peace?
Now I really see what passes for standards on the left.
Wow, you're in a nasty mood today. Actually I am a Ron Paul supporter. So you can save your uninformed Fox News rhetoric for someone who applies. Like I said, don't be mad at me that your party is an embarrassment and in shambles. I didn't do it.
{"commentId":1390173,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 3 votes
{"commentId":1390180,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}
How did my comment get above Bodhi1's comment?
Woah, that's weird.
{"commentId":1390180,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Kiser"}
- 4 votes
{"commentId":1390191,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
a coke-snorting, two bit politician
I never have, and never will support George W Bush, you are highly misinformed.
{"commentId":1390191,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 8 votes
{"commentId":1389974,"authorDomain":"Kiser"}
Shame, I knew he wouldn't make it, but he was who I secretly wanted to win. I wonder who he'll support?
I don't think Huckabee, or McCain. So maybe Romney? Or nobody at all?
{"commentId":1389974,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Kiser"}
- 5 votes
#11 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:21 PM EST{"commentId":1390003,"authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
Fred says he's not endorsing and not looking for a VEEP:
He will not endorse, I am told by this source close to Thompson.
I am also told, "he has no interest in a vice presidency or a cabinet position." At an "appropriate time" he will outline his plans for the near future.
{"commentId":1390003,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
- 5 votes
#12 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:28 PM EST{"commentId":1390014,"authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
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{"commentId":1390014,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"onlineapps"}
- 2 votes
#13 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:31 PM EST{"commentId":1390023,"authorDomain":"dugan49"}
Biggest non-story of the year so far. Even his friends and supporters don't care.
{"commentId":1390023,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"dugan49"}
- 4 votes
#14 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:34 PM EST{"commentId":1390114,"authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
Even his friends and supporters don't care
Biggest nonsensical statement of the year. Scroll up. Read.
{"commentId":1390114,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"PurelyPolitical"}
- 5 votes
{"commentId":1390313,"authorDomain":"dugan49"}
If ever a Presidential candidate failed to make a dent on the public consciousness, it was Fred Thompson. End of story.
{"commentId":1390313,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"dugan49"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1390343,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
If ever a Presidential candidate failed to make a dent on the public consciousness, it was Fred Thompson. End of story.
Amen!
He only ran so that the 'Pubs could have their token actor that they always assume will be the "Next Ronald Regan". For a party that is so against the "Hollywood Leftist elites" they do seem to think their candidates could just act their way through the oval office. This guy was nothing more than a drunk actor (a mediocre actor at that) with a gruff persona, which is obviously all that is required from a large part of those simpletons.
Anyone who gave him any chance is delusional, and ignorant on the subject of leadership.
{"commentId":1390343,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1390371,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
I guess I know where you stand.
I am curious; what do you define as leadership? A leader?
replytoj001
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{"commentId":1390497,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
I am curious; what do you define as leadership? A leader?
Someone with the intelligence and capability to lead. Not failed businessmen, actors, and preachers.
{"commentId":1390497,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1390865,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
Well that was a mud puddle deep definition..........thanks
replytoj001
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{"commentId":1392641,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
Well that was a mud puddle deep definition..........thanks
Not a problem man. I know I have to keep things short and simple for you. But there's this book called "The Dictionary" that you should check out. It's not as old or bigoted as the Bible, but it's a good read.
{"commentId":1392641,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":1390087,"authorDomain":"cuttyscomments"}
d49:
Supporters don't care? I was on his website yesterday, and there wee oer 1800 posts asking him to stay in the race Here on Newsvine, the disappointment expressed by hs supporters is overwhelming. And, yes, I care. A lot. So stop being a troublemaking troll and let some of us mourn his loss in peace.
{"commentId":1390087,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"cuttyscomments"}
- 6 votes
#15 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:49 PM EST{"commentId":1390140,"authorDomain":"zf-1"}
Fred supporters, throw your support behind the only remaining conservative in the race - Ron Paul!
His record:
- 100% consistent votes against all tax increases, called "The Taxpayer's Best Friend" by the National Taxpayers Union
- 100% consistent pro-life voting record and an OBGYN doctor
- 100% consistent strong supporter of 2nd Amendment rights
- Against amnesty for illegals
- Served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force
- Has received the most donations from active duty military personnel
Compare that to the other so-called conservatives
Mitt Romney
- Has flip-flopped so many times, even he can't remember where he stands on many issues, including...
- Abortion - was pro-choice, now says he's pro-life as he runs for president
- Gay marriage - was pro gay marriage, now says he's against it as he runs for president
Mike Huckabee
- Raised taxes in Arkansas, google "tax hike mike"
- Supported giving tuition aid to illegal aliens
- Supported a federal ban on smoking
John McCain
- Voted against the Bush tax cuts
- Supports numerous liberal issues, such as global warming, campaign finance reform, etc.
Rudy Giuliani
- Pro choice
- Pro gun control
- Pro gay marriage
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- 2 votes
#16 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:04 PM EST{"commentId":1390272,"authorDomain":"jalancast"}
{"commentId":1390358,"authorDomain":"2008polysci"}
who ever really cared much about lazy fred anyway (except the rich Tennesseeans like Jim Clayton - think twice next time Jim, bad investment there!)
{"commentId":1390358,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"2008polysci"}
- 1 vote
#18 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:03 PM EST{"commentId":1390359,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
Standards........... check them out????
O.k. I will.
Thanks for suggesting I actually do some research and look at the candidates records and experience levels, I would not have thought to do that on my own.
I guess I would have look at things like actual success and real experience and not just look at who I was married to.
I'll get back with you.
replytoj001
{"commentId":1390359,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
- 1 vote
#19 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:04 PM EST{"commentId":1390508,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
Can anyone say or think a Romney Thompson ticket?
I can. I could support that.
I cannot support McCain or Huckabee
Fred seems to be a backroom sooth and smooth the deal kind of guy. It might work.
Yeah, you should. It looks like you base your opinions on your favorite TV Drama and makeup application. You do realize you are voting for the leader of your country, right? This isn't American Idol. You'll one day have to explain these decisions to future generations.
{"commentId":1390508,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1390580,"authorDomain":"daweb"}
the two of you are merely insulting each other rather then contributing in any way. if you don't like what the other said, report it, but stop wasteing space here.
{"commentId":1390580,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"daweb"}
- 5 votes
{"commentId":1390889,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
Sorry you feel that way.
All the vile names some are called on Newsvine, and this is a worry???
If Newsviners reported someone every time they felt insulted, the reports would crash the servers.
I will agree name calling has no place on Newsvine
replytoj001
{"commentId":1390889,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1392661,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
the two of you are merely insulting each other rather then contributing in any way. if you don't like what the other said, report it, but stop wasteing space here.
Actually, we're not insulting each other that bad, this is more civil than these discussions usually get. Why would we report each other because we disagree? we're not you. We're both intelligent enough to have a sharp-tongued discussion about the subject without sinking to your level. Everything you say is a waste of space, so keep your whining to yourself.
{"commentId":1392661,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1392696,"authorDomain":"daweb"}
Actually, we're not insulting each other that bad, this is more civil than these discussions usually get.
That is hardly an excuse at all.
Everything you say is a waste of space, so keep your whining to yourself.
As much as this sounds like you are talking to yourself I believe it was meant to be an insult/attack on me. This is a clear violation of the CoH which you agreed to uphold when you signed up for access here. Is that all your word is worth?
{"commentId":1392696,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"daweb"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1392739,"authorDomain":"Mars313"}
That is hardly an excuse at all.
I don't need to be excused, I'm telling you how I see it.
As much as this sounds like you are talking to yourself I believe it was meant to be an insult/attack on me. This is a clear violation of the CoH which you agreed to uphold when you signed up for access here. Is that all your word is worth?
Oh yeah? You're the one who said that my comments were a waste of space first, so how is me telling you the same thing a violation of CoH without your comment being a violation as well? As far as telling you to keep your whining to yourself, that's just courtesy to others. Nobody wants to hear you whine all day about what you read in a conversation that you're not a part of. You do this about once a week. You find something said by somebody you don't like, and you try to hijack the thread with "CoH violations" and all this pseudo-good-guy stuff you like to spit. You harassing others is a violation of CoH, so mind your own business. Go find a good "Dick Cheney is sexy" thread and talk to the people who might have a sliver of respect for you and your thoughts.
{"commentId":1392739,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"Mars313"}
- 2 votes
{"commentId":1393243,"authorDomain":"daweb"}
Mars, you do more whining then the napa valley and you know it. You are trying hard to pull off your 'holier then thou' attitude but it is not fooling anyone. Please take some time and think of a good long reply to me. It helps to eliminate some of the other posts you would otherwise be making.
{"commentId":1393243,"threadId":"206944","contentId":"1246573","authorDomain":"daweb"}
- 1 vote
{"commentId":1390379,"authorDomain":"2008polysci"}
yeah, I am torn between which racist I should support now...Crazy Ron Paul or the Huckster.... Mormonism is starting to sound quite mainstream to me!
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#20 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:10 PM EST{"commentId":1390387,"authorDomain":"2008polysci"}
Lyndon LaRouche! Is he still around? Yes, that's the ticket! (God help us...the sofa effect is getting stronger...)
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- 1 vote
#21 - Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:12 PM EST{"commentId":1391530,"authorDomain":"lovechiefs"}
The only true conservative quit.This is a shame!!!!
The mainstream media,including those idiots from Politico must be very happy.
They are the main reason Senator Thompson failed because they didn't provide him with equal air time/coverage and they are the ones that reported false information and hit pieces.
Lack of journalistic integrity.What a shame!!!!!
I don't know about you,but personally,I know I will note vote for any of the candidates as none of them attracts me.
Instead I am looking ahead to the next presidential.
I would like to invite all the FredHeads to join the GOP-Republican group/forums I have at http://my.opera.com/republicans/about/
I would love for us to discuss what went wrong in this election ,who our candidate would be 4 years from now and how to achieve victory.
Again, to all FredHeads,please consider joining and participating at http://my.opera.com/republicans/about/
Thank you and I hope I will see many of you in the future
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- 1 vote
#22 - Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:14 AM EST{"commentId":1398472,"authorDomain":"kacie88"}
The media never really gave him a lot of coverage like they do with Hilary and McCain and so on. If he had had more coverage then more people would've found that he was the best candidate with the best solutions and views. It was my hope that he would stay until Super Tuesday and gain more supporters then make it all the way to the big house, but unfortunately that didn't happen. Maybe he will become vice president, unless Hilary becomes the president... then we will all DIE!!!! God, help us!
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- 2 votes
#23 - Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:50 PM EST{"commentId":1400370,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
Kacie - I would love a "Romney-Thompson" ticket......keeping my fingers crossed that Romney beats McCain in FLA!!!
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":1402490,"authorDomain":"replytoj001"}
I hope more and more and more and more Republications will really look at McCains record.
I know I cannot, will not vote for McCain.
I want a person who know how to run an organization, make decision not based on political expediency or headlines.
Senator McCain is a bonafide hero, but he is not presidential. He has crossed party lines too many times for me and voted on, what I believe to be the wrong side of important national issues.
I am being drawn toward Mitt Romney, he has the experience and I like that he "owes" no one......not like McCain who has been there for over 20+ years.
replytoj001
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":1403851,"authorDomain":"lisaed"}
Reply - I agree with your assessment here of McCain vs. Romney.....let's hope FLA agrees with us as well!
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- 3 votes
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