Fred Thompson: Campaigning for the Vice Presidency?
UPDATE: 01/22/08 - Washington Post...
"Thompson Ends Race, Immediate Endorsement Unlikely"
"Former senator Fred Thompson (Tenn.) dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination today, following months of lackluster campaigning and chaos within his campaign organization."
"'Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States,' Thompson said in a terse statement. 'I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people.'"
Original Story....
Certainly there is a lot to admire about Fred Thompson: his positions and ... well that seems to be it. He has run a lackluster campaign that is seemingly devoid of energy and excitement. He does not seem all that willing to "mix it up" with the voters and when he speaks extemporaneously the message is somewhat garbled. His stump speech is fine and is delivered with some mild enthusiasm; but not outright passion.
It is possible that he believes that the "quiet non-confrontational" approach will set him apart from the other candidates -- whom he refuses to denigrate other than to say "we have our policy differences."
This qualifies him for the "meet and greet" squad; to do the President's bidding. And occasionally suggest important reforms or provide guidance to the President.
I am positive he will enjoy his tenure as Vice President as the position involves travel to exotic places and a number of ceremonial "meet and greet" opportunities. But most of all, the Vice Presidency does not seem to require a great deal of stamina or energy ... and not certainly the energy, drive and ability of our current Vice President, Dick Cheney... a man who I believe would have made a better President than George Bush.
Other than a little snappish patter now and then, there is very little progress that I can see at this point in time. Perhaps, Fred Thompson is pacing himself for the Super Tuesday elections? Or maybe we are seeing the best of what he has to offer the nation. A laid back, rational presidency which hopes to unite rather than divide.
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