Fred Thompson Watch: Self-Doubt in Becoming President
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Trying to encourage his studio to hurry up so an interview could start, Carl Cameron of Fox News said into his microphone: “The next president of the United States has a schedule to keep.” Standing beside him, a deadpan Mr Thompson interjected: “And so do I.”
As some Thompson aides looked bemused and others cringed, a taken-aback Mr Cameron, Fox’s chief political correspondent, exclaimed: “You can’t do that kind of stuff!”
The self-deprecating quip said much about the former Tennessee senator’s candidacy.
NO FIRE IN THE BELLY to become President and he is plummeting in the polls.
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4 Comments
Venomous Kate
It’s amazing how quickly Fred became boring after announcing his candidacy.
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Kate,
I don’t think Fred has the energy, drive and really is just going through the motions. He looks tired most of the time.
As you know, I have seen Rudy a number of times “live” and am impressed with his vigor and energy. Maybe he has Red Bull in his car but he always seems charged up and enjoying himself while on the stump.
Gregor Morrill
I laughed quite a bit when I first saw that video; never a good sign when you have to request a round of applause. Maybe he just needs script writers and a good director to be interesting. 🙂
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Fred is on air with TV in Iowa.
Latest New Hampsphire poll shows him at 1%