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Posted By Scott Ott On January 14, 2008 @ 6:43 am In Media/Journalism, Politics
(2008-01-14) — Republican Fred Thompson announced today he has pulled out of the race to set pre-primary expectations through media-driven political polling.
Former Sen. Thompson said he’s committed to winning the Republican nomination for president, and then the White House, but would no longer allow his name to stand in public opinion polls funded by newspapers and cable news outlets.
“The mainstream media shape public opinion about the candidates through their decidedly-liberal news coverage,” said Mr. Thompson, “and then they turn around and ask people what they think of those candidates. Well, if you feed slop to a pig, what do you think you’re going to shovel up later?”
The attorney who has also starred in movies and TV’s “Law & Order”, asked, “Do we really want The New York Times and the Washington Post to tell the Republican party whom we ought to pick to run against Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?”
Mr. Thompson added, “If you polled the San Diego Chargers, before the AFC title game, do you think they’d choose Tom Brady to quarterback the Patriots?”
Posted By Scott Ott On January 14, 2008 @ 6:43 am In Media/Journalism, Politics
(2008-01-14) — Republican Fred Thompson announced today he has pulled out of the race to set pre-primary expectations through media-driven political polling.
Former Sen. Thompson said he’s committed to winning the Republican nomination for president, and then the White House, but would no longer allow his name to stand in public opinion polls funded by newspapers and cable news outlets.
“The mainstream media shape public opinion about the candidates through their decidedly-liberal news coverage,” said Mr. Thompson, “and then they turn around and ask people what they think of those candidates. Well, if you feed slop to a pig, what do you think you’re going to shovel up later?”
The attorney who has also starred in movies and TV’s “Law & Order”, asked, “Do we really want The New York Times and the Washington Post to tell the Republican party whom we ought to pick to run against Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?”
Mr. Thompson added, “If you polled the San Diego Chargers, before the AFC title game, do you think they’d choose Tom Brady to quarterback the Patriots?”
Now if only we can get every candidate to do it. Way to go... Thompson was my second pick because I think he has some integrity compared to the rest.. seems like I was right..
Now if only we can get every candidate to do it. Way to go... Thompson was my second pick because I think he has some integrity compared to the rest.. seems like I was right..
I agree. I like him a lot. 2nd choice behind Paul.
Mr. Thompson added, “If you polled the San Diego Chargers, before the AFC title game, do you think they’d choose Tom Brady to quarterback the Patriots?”
Great! Another sports metaphor that I don't get.
P.S-------- I don't think he is lazy(as everyone would like us to believe) and is one of the few people with a social security plan. Besides, he has two young kids.........something is active in Mr. Thompson for sure!
It's cute, blaming the liberal media on your dismal numbers, but let's be honest. Thompson thought he'd come in and have the nomination handed to him. Once he found out he'd have to work for it a little bit, he realized he'd rather go back to the couch and get some sleep. He's just setting up his excuses to try and save face for his inevitable departure.
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