April 24, 2007
Will he run?
Cal Thomas' take on why a man not in the race for the White House might have a shot.
I have no idea whether Fred Thompson, former senator from Tennessee, will run for the Republican nomination for president, but he should. He has Ronald Reagan's communication skills and speaks plainly in ways most people can understand. Thompson conveys Middle American, common sense values.
When he is asked a question, he doesn't sound as if he's giving a poll-tested pabulum answer. Agree or not, his statements spring from conviction
There's something else to like about Fred Thompson. He doesn't appear to be lusting after the job as if he needs it for his self-image. This, too, is much like Reagan, who knew who he was before becoming president and was the same after he left office
Fame and the presidency may be about to follow Fred Thompson. That would be good for the Republican Party and, should he win, good for the country.
Based on what I've seen so far, Thompson would leap to the front of the pack, given the rather unimpressive slate vying for the GOP nomination.
Posted by Mike Lief at April 24, 2007 11:03 PM
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