The Reluctant Candidate

Fred Thompson made some shock waves when he said that he doesn’t necessarily want to be president. He hasn’t had the ambition of the powerful position for years. This isn’t exactly something every candidate will talk openly about. The All American Blogger notes the similarities between Fred Thompson and George Washington. I have to agree with him. Thompson’s explanation is shocking, admirable and incredibly encouraging.

Maybe there’s hope after all.

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3 Comments »

  1. Duane said,

    January 1st, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for noticing my article.

    I hope there are many, many voters like me in Iowa. Voters who have never been called and polled, never asked who they will vote for, never given the opportunity to name Fred Dalton Thompson as their candidate.

    Here’s to an Iowa surprise.

  2. Alan said,

    January 1st, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Hey Shaun,

    What do you think about Ron Paul?

  3. Will said,

    January 4th, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Ahh, true, we seem to want people who dream of being in the white house for the power. Very unhealthy.

    I have to say, though, I wish Thompson was electable.

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