Best Republican hope for 2008 - The Firearms Forum

Pat Hurley · 03-21-2007, 08:54 PM

Here is what I "hope" would be our choices in 2008. What ticket would you vote for? Also, note below who you think would make an ideal Vice President.

Bruce FLinch · 03-21-2007, 09:05 PM

I like Condi & Fred. Has a nice ring to it.

Poor ol' Newt is too controversial,
I admit I don't know anything about Rick S.

Looks like Hillary is slipping already.

johnston3407 · 03-21-2007, 09:05 PM

I voted, but I dunno! Maybe someone exiteing will turn up.

White Hawk · 03-21-2007, 10:30 PM

Thompson. Far and away.

With Dr. Rice or Duncan Hunter as veep.

rosierita · 03-22-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by White Hawk

Thompson. Far and away.

With Dr. Rice or Duncan Hunter as veep.

i would LOVE to see duncan hunter in the veep spot! IA about thompson too.

Marlin · 03-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter are the IDEAL combination !!!!!

BIGBOOMER · 03-22-2007, 10:40 PM

I'm with Fred Thompson, too. Condi would be a good VP.

17thfabn · 03-23-2007, 09:56 AM

I don't know much about former Senator Thompson, but I like what I've seen so far.

I've heard his editorials on the radio and they are great. He comes across as folksy and down to earth. I'd love to see him debate Senator Clinton. Her shrill, snotty voice versus his smooth voice would be worth a lot of votes.

JohnK3 · 03-23-2007, 10:01 AM

I don't see my favorite "Republican" candidate. Unfortunately, he probably has a snowball's chance.

Ron Paul

'Nuff said.

Pistolenschutze · 03-23-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnK3

I don't see my favorite "Republican" candidate. Unfortunately, he probably has a snowball's chance.

Ron Paul

I could easily live with that, John. Paul is really a libertarian at heart though as a Texas congressman, he is officially listed as a Republican. Like you say though, I don't think he has much of a chance at securing the Republican nomination. Were he to run as a third-party candidate, it would likely hand the election to the ~!@#$ Democrats.

BIGBOOMER · 03-23-2007, 03:57 PM

I agree. Ron Paul would be an outstanding president. But I don't see much chance of getting him there at this point.

Pistolenschutze · 03-24-2007, 12:54 PM

I saw on Fox News that Fred Thompson is running 3rd, and even 2nd in some polls, as the choice of Republicans. What's interesting is that he isn't even actively campaigning. I hope he decides to run. He might just make it to the nomination since a LOT of Republicans are unhappy with both the "liberals in disguise" current front runners.

armedandsafe · 03-24-2007, 05:27 PM

I have been dreaming of a Barr/Rice ticket, but....

Thompson doesn't have to campaign much, just yet. When he does start, he will have to give up his spot as a Paul Harvey sub. In the meantime, he is doing just fine where he is.

Rice for President doesn't have much chance. However, Rice in the VP slot, across another female (giving the other ***** the benefit of the doubts) would be a kicker for whomever she was backing up.

I'm afraid we will be faced with a weak Republican candidate, a favorite of the MSM on the democrat's ticket and a fairly strong 3rd party spoiler. The Republicans are still jumping at shadows whenever the MSM shows up and will not pay any attention to what their voting base is saying. The democrats will appoint either Obominable or Shrillery, which ever is getting the best press at convention time and I visualize the MSM starting to give a lot of press exposure to whichever 3rd party candidate sounds the goofiest.

I'm not cynical, but I am experienced.

Pops

Pat Hurley · 03-24-2007, 06:16 PM

Thompson/Rice in 2008? Hmmmmm.

obxned · 03-25-2007, 03:06 AM

Come on now, Connie would be an American Margaret Thatcher!

Marlin · 03-25-2007, 03:41 PM

She would be better than those now running, however, she is more than half RINO. Just look at her actions on the Middle East, which forsake Israel and kowtow to the Palestinians, who really have NO LEGITIMATE claim on ANYTHING.

IShootBack · 03-25-2007, 06:51 PM

Fred Thompson and Thomas Soell *Dont know how to spell his name*

Pistolenschutze · 03-28-2007, 11:21 AM

Is anyone besides me getting the feeling that the Republican Party is drifting more and more to the left? Just look at the front-running candidates for nomination in 2008--John McCain and Rudy Giuliani--neither of whom could be reasonably called a strong conservative. Yes, there are some possible conservative candidates running around out there--Fred Thompson and Ron Paul, for example--but how much chance do they really have of gaining the Republican nomination? I have a strong sense that in 2008 we will be faced with only a choice between an extreme liberal like Clinton, who is somewhere to the left of Vladimir Lenin, and a RINO like Giuliani. What better way to accomplish the liberal agenda than to offer the American people no real choice at all?

Marlin · 03-28-2007, 05:18 PM

Unfortunately that is what it looks like.

The ultimate survival of our great Republic needs a miracle......

Pat Hurley · 03-28-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Is anyone besides me getting the feeling that the Republican Party is drifting more and more to the left? Just look at the front-running candidates for nomination in 2008--John McCain and Rudy Giuliani--neither of whom could be reasonably called a strong conservative. Yes, there are some possible conservative candidates running around out there--Fred Thompson and Ron Paul, for example--but how much chance do they really have of gaining the Republican nomination? I have a strong sense that in 2008 we will be faced with only a choice between an extreme liberal like Clinton, who is somewhere to the left of Vladimir Lenin, and a RINO like Giuliani. What better way to accomplish the liberal agenda than to offer the American people no real choice at all?

Be of good cheer... Fred Thompson WILL run. Count on it.

View Poll Results: If all of these Republicans were running for President in 2008, who would you choose?
former Sen. Fred Thompson	29	78.38%
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice	4	10.81%
former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich	3	8.11%
former Sen. Rick Santorum	1	2.70%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2007, 08:54 PM	#1
Pat Hurley Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 987	Best Republican hope for 2008 Here is what I "hope" would be our choices in 2008. What ticket would you vote for? Also, note below who you think would make an ideal Vice President. --> Last edited by Pat Hurley; 03-21-2007 at 08:59 PM..

03-21-2007, 09:05 PM	#2
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I like Condi & Fred. Has a nice ring to it. Poor ol' Newt is too controversial, I admit I don't know anything about Rick S. Looks like Hillary is slipping already. __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

03-21-2007, 09:05 PM	#3
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I voted, but I dunno! Maybe someone exiteing will turn up.

03-21-2007, 10:30 PM	#4
White Hawk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 458	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Thompson. Far and away. With Dr. Rice or Duncan Hunter as veep. __________________ Remember the good old days, when everything said "Made In Japan" on it?

03-22-2007, 09:44 AM	#6
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter are the IDEAL combination !!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-22-2007, 10:40 PM	#7
BIGBOOMER V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 265	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I'm with Fred Thompson, too. Condi would be a good VP. __________________ Use Enough Gun. Do all your hunting BEFORE you shoot!

03-23-2007, 09:56 AM	#8
17thfabn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: North bank of the mighty Ohio River Posts: 847	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I don't know much about former Senator Thompson, but I like what I've seen so far. I've heard his editorials on the radio and they are great. He comes across as folksy and down to earth. I'd love to see him debate Senator Clinton. Her shrill, snotty voice versus his smooth voice would be worth a lot of votes. __________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world!" Albert Einstein "The opportunist thinks of me and today. The statesman thinks of us and tomorrow." Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. President & Five Star General. Rock and Roll forever, rap, hip hop and disco never!

03-23-2007, 10:01 AM	#9
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I don't see my favorite "Republican" candidate. Unfortunately, he probably has a snowball's chance. Ron Paul 'Nuff said.

03-23-2007, 03:57 PM	#11
BIGBOOMER V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 265	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I agree. Ron Paul would be an outstanding president. But I don't see much chance of getting him there at this point. __________________ Use Enough Gun. Do all your hunting BEFORE you shoot!

03-24-2007, 12:54 PM	#12
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I saw on Fox News that Fred Thompson is running 3rd, and even 2nd in some polls, as the choice of Republicans. What's interesting is that he isn't even actively campaigning. I hope he decides to run. He might just make it to the nomination since a LOT of Republicans are unhappy with both the "liberals in disguise" current front runners. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

03-24-2007, 05:27 PM	#13
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 I have been dreaming of a Barr/Rice ticket, but.... Thompson doesn't have to campaign much, just yet. When he does start, he will have to give up his spot as a Paul Harvey sub. In the meantime, he is doing just fine where he is. Rice for President doesn't have much chance. However, Rice in the VP slot, across another female (giving the other ***** the benefit of the doubts) would be a kicker for whomever she was backing up. I'm afraid we will be faced with a weak Republican candidate, a favorite of the MSM on the democrat's ticket and a fairly strong 3rd party spoiler. The Republicans are still jumping at shadows whenever the MSM shows up and will not pay any attention to what their voting base is saying. The democrats will appoint either Obominable or Shrillery, which ever is getting the best press at convention time and I visualize the MSM starting to give a lot of press exposure to whichever 3rd party candidate sounds the goofiest. I'm not cynical, but I am experienced. Pops

03-24-2007, 06:16 PM	#14
Pat Hurley Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 987	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Thompson/Rice in 2008? Hmmmmm.

03-25-2007, 03:06 AM	#15
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Come on now, Connie would be an American Margaret Thatcher!

03-25-2007, 03:41 PM	#16
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 She would be better than those now running, however, she is more than half RINO. Just look at her actions on the Middle East, which forsake Israel and kowtow to the Palestinians, who really have NO LEGITIMATE claim on ANYTHING. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

03-25-2007, 06:51 PM	#17
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Fred Thompson and Thomas Soell Dont know how to spell his name __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

03-28-2007, 11:21 AM	#18
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Is anyone besides me getting the feeling that the Republican Party is drifting more and more to the left? Just look at the front-running candidates for nomination in 2008--John McCain and Rudy Giuliani--neither of whom could be reasonably called a strong conservative. Yes, there are some possible conservative candidates running around out there--Fred Thompson and Ron Paul, for example--but how much chance do they really have of gaining the Republican nomination? I have a strong sense that in 2008 we will be faced with only a choice between an extreme liberal like Clinton, who is somewhere to the left of Vladimir Lenin, and a RINO like Giuliani. What better way to accomplish the liberal agenda than to offer the American people no real choice at all? __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

03-28-2007, 05:18 PM	#19
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Best Republican hope for 2008 Unfortunately that is what it looks like. The ultimate survival of our great Republic needs a miracle...... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*