Fred Thompson: The Man Show
EmailABC News’ Christine Byun Reports: From his crowded Iowa headquarters, Fred Thompson hedged his bet on whether Hillary Clinton will be elected president in 2008.
"I’m equal opportunity," former senator Thompson, R-Tenn., told the crowd, "I have a daughter that I fully expect to be back out here in Iowa running for president someday. But this year, it’s a man. Next year, it’s gonna be a man. I see no one else that qualifies as President of the United States."
Thompson also talked terror in the wake of Benazir Bhutto’s death.
Asserting the country is "one terrorist attack away from nuclear disaster", the actor turned politician emphasized his foreign policy experience, referencing "safe rooms" meetings in different countries with intelligence agents."
"Which man do you want to represent us to stand against this assault? Which man do we want to stand strong for our principles and our values?" Thompson asked.
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He was a politician before he was an actor. Get the facts straight.
Posted by: Ben Parrish | December 27, 2007, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Thanks Fred. I agree it is a man show. Hillary is not qualified or tough enough to lead this country.
Come on people get behind Fred!! We need a strong leader like him that believes in keeping taxes low, good family values, tough on illegal immigration, and someone that will secure our borders, language, and culture.
Posted by: Bob | December 28, 2007, 12:26 pm 12:26 pm
Are you sure Fred wasn’t a comedian in his past career? If he refuses to participate in a show of hands per a debate question what do you think he would be like as President? Fred only “Rules?” Another “It’s my way or the highway” politician? I think Fred is really “manly” but what arrogance.
Posted by: Sandra Lea | December 28, 2007, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm