GOP Convention: Full Remarks of Fred Thompson

Below are the remarks, as prepared for delivery, by former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee:
Tonight our thoughts are still with our friends and fellow citizens in the Gulf Coast area, and our thanks go to those who have worked so hard to keep them safe. There can be no more important work than this.
But what [...]

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Iowa: Players to Your Places for Whitey’s Last Stand

UPDATED: Democrat Barack Obama won big time – and gave a speech that sent chills throughout the political spectrum. Hillary WHO?
For the GOP – Mike Huckabee trounced on Mitt Romney’s MBA-engineered political grave. This matters less than you might imagine. Because Barack Obama earned more votes in the Iowa Caucuses last night [...]

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Al-Qa’ida Claims Responsibility for Bhutto Assassination

UPDATED: Uncertainty Hangs over Bhutto’s Death
Per France 24:
According to Pakistani TV network ARY, al-Qa’ida has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto.
— Media Lizzy
Here is a round up of news coverage:
SLATE – by Christopher Hitchens: Daughter of Destiny, 1953-2007
CTV: Bhutto to be remembered for strength, controversyBoston Globe: Bhutto’s body flown to [...]

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The Media Lizzy Show: New Time – 2PM Eastern

For the holidays… and perhaps forever, The Media Lizzy Show on BlogTalkRadio will run one hour earlier… Catch me at 2PM Eastern, 11AM Pacific – streaming live!
Here’s tomorrow’s teaser: Republicans are on the final stretch to the Iowa Caucuses – and yet the final debates did not contain much reference to Foreign Policy, Iraq, Iran, [...]

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GOP YouTube Debate: Live Blogging at The Rocky

If there is a debate, then it’s time to live blog. And if it’s time to live blog- without a doubt, I will be joining M. E. Sprengelmeyer from the Rocky Mountain News, on Back Roads to the White House.
Tonight, Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering in Florida for the two hour CNN – YouTube [...]

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So, Joe Biden is Right.

For the record:I support Fred Thompson for President. I believe he best represents what Republicans can contribute to the betterment of our Republic. Far and away, he is the most presidential. Most grounded. Most thoughtful. And best on policy. (most policy, no one is perfect.)
I also believe Democrats have responsibility [...]

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Thompson Breaks Out of The Box: Romney’s Tax Problem

Below is the text of a Thompson campaign email, sent this morning. Finally, the race begins.
—Media Lizzy

Mitt Romney says his government-mandated health care plan is one of his most important accomplishments as governor. But what does his plan really accomplish, and is this the kind of health care plan YOU would want to be [...]

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Virginians for Fred Thompson: Transcript of Fred Thompson’s Virginia Campaign Co-Chairmen Allen and McDonnell Answering Your Questions

Virginians for Fred Thompson: Live Blog Transcript of Fred Thompson’s Virginia Campaign Co-Chairmen Allen and McDonnell Answering Your Questions
Here’s the official transcript… woohoo.
—Media Lizzy
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Virginians for Fred Thompson: George Allen, baby

Ah, my affection for the Old Dominion. Not a very well kept secret. My endorsement of Fred Thompson, no secret at all. My affection for tall, gentlemanly, Southern pols that advocate federalism? I think there’s a billboard near the Ryman…
What happens when my two favorite guys, from my two favorite states [...]

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The Ads Have It

I love ads. Bio ads. Contrast ads. All ads. So, I’m going to share my favorite “happy-talk” ad today… Unsurprisingly – it’s from the Fred Thompson camp. I’m a sucker for a tall, confident guy who invokes Commonsense Jeffersonian values…oh wait, that’s the other guy. Commonsense Conservative. That’s Fred.
— Media [...]

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