Maryland for Fred Thompson

Thank You for Your Support

Ted Pibil — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:58:03 +0000

As you may have heard, Fred Thompson has withdrawn his candidacy for POTUS. This morning is the first time I have had the chance to get back to my computer since I received the message from Thompson Headquarters yesterday afternoon.

I was on my way to a meeting in downtown Baltimore when the word came out, and soon after, I received a flood of e-mails and voicemails from many of you. Thank you very much for your words of encouragement! But my head is not held low. Fred still represents what I think our country needs in a President - calling for small government, lower taxes, strong borders - those conservative values that are at the core of our party.

Some have asked who I am going to support now, and I have also received invitations to support other candidates. But for now, I am more interested in making sure that our Party is strong and remains focused on our core issues. However, I will support whoever the Republican nominee is for President.

Thanks again to all of you who followed this site, volunteered you time and made financial contributions! You can continue to stay in contact with me at my two companies Blogs At Work and Free State Campaigns.

Sincerely,

Ted Pibil

“If you can’t be Reagan, be Goldwater”

Ted Pibil — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:15:07 +0000

National Review Online:

I spoke to one of my Thompson sources.

He’s still with his ailing mother. “He’s just being a good son.”

He has not spoken to any other campaign or any other candidates, nor does he intend to at this time.

He will not endorse, I am told by this source close to Thompson.

I am also told, “he has no interest in a vice presidency or a cabinet position.” At an “appropriate time” he will outline his plans for the near future.

This source believes that the race has demonstrated that whatever happens from here on out, the GOP has to stand for consistent conservative policies across the board.

At one point, I asked this source if the attitude was, ‘if you can’t be Reagan, be Goldwater,’ and the source responded, “exactly.”

If I were a betting man, I would bet on him departing the race in the not-too-distant future.

The Fred Thompson Surge

Ted Pibil — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:53:13 +0000

Zogby 1/15: 12%
Zogby 1/16: 14%

Rasmussen 1/06: 11%
Rasmussen 1/09: 12%
Rasmussen 1/13: 16%

PPP 1/13: 14%
PPP 1/17: 17%

David Limbaugh Endorses Fred Thompson

Ted Pibil — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:48:31 +0000

From David Limbaugh’s latest column:

I believe Fred Thompson is a reliable, consistent conservative. There are others in the field I could support, but not without some reservations. The more I learn about Fred and observe him in action, the more convinced I become that he’s the right choice.

I was among those who urged Fred to step up and prove to the people he wanted the job. Regardless of whether Fred actually had “fire in his belly,” the unmistakable perception out there was that he did not, so I encouraged him to add a little spring to his step.

But I’ve also appreciated Fred’s unwillingness to be somebody he is not. He will not respond like a puppet when a debate moderator tells him to raise his hand to signify a childishly simplistic approval or disapproval of a certain policy. He will not be goaded by interviewers into saying things he doesn’t feel comfortable saying. He won’t divide us with class envy or pretend we can be friends with rogue regimes or terrorists. He does not promise a chicken in every pot or pander to liberals on global warming.

He will not otherwise tailor his positions to suit the demands of particular constituencies. For example, he has the courage to preach that Social Security is in trouble, but unlike most others, he doesn’t surrender to the oppressive populist seduction to urge government fixes for it or for health care. Instead, he courageously tells us — if we’ll listen — that the answers lie in greater market forces. (Listen up, conservatives.)

Fred does not run from his record — more to the point, he doesn’t need to. He shoots straight without the constant self-serving reminders that he does, as in telling us he’s driving the “Straight Talk Express.”

More importantly, Fred is right on the issues, and there’s little doubt his positions are firm. Research his stances; read his position papers. You’ll find he’s very strong in all areas important to mainstream conservatives, including national defense, taxes, spending, life, immigration, federalism, appointing originalist judges, health care and education.

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Video: Fred Thompson on WCSC, 01.16.08

Ted Pibil — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:42:06 +0000

Thompson Campaign Announces New South Carolina Ad

Ted Pibil — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:45:51 +0000

Sixty-Second Spot to Run as Virtual Roadblock During Evening News on Thursday

McLean, VA - Citing his “100 percent pro-life voting record” and “common sense conservative principles,” the Thompson for President campaign unveiled its latest 60-second television commercial that will air between 6:25 and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening across nearly every major broadcast channel and market in South Carolina.

The spot, titled “Consistent Conservative,” highlights the Senator’s consistent conservative values. This is the fourth advertisement that the Thompson campaign has aired in South Carolina. The new ad can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7yLds0G5eU

Morning Briefing: 01.16.08

Ted Pibil — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:06:48 +0000

3 Days until the South Carolina Primary
13 Days until the Florida Primary
20 Days until Super Tuesday

Dallas Morning News:

Past the cherry cobbler and soft serve, voters crammed the back of a buffet joint to hear Fred Thompson poke at Hillary Rodham Clinton for tearing up in public, at Democrats generally for being so very wrong on taxes and Iraq, and at GOP rivals for not being Southern enough, conservative enough or consistent enough.

Problem was, a couple hundred voters – many still weighing their options – were stuck past the fried chicken and okra, unable to hear him through the crush of Fredheads who got there early enough to stake out prime spots.

“Can’t hear!” the shouts kept coming. “Louder!”

Mr. Thompson adjusted his microphone and apologized, over and over. The crowds keep getting bigger, he told one disappointed voter afterward, between autographs. “It was a very good speech, I give you my word.”

The man laughed.
Associated Press:

York Mayor Eddie Lee proclaimed Tuesday as Senator Fred Thompson Day as the former Tennessee senator campaigned in the town near the North Carolina border.

Thompson says he appreciates the honor and hopes to get Fred Thompson Day in all of South Carolina in Saturday’s primary.

Thompson was in Columbia Tuesday night. He told a crowd of about 300 people in a barbecue restaurant that he wants to increase the child tax credit.

Thompson also said it’s important for the government to be careful in the type of help it offers during economic downturns.
Rock Hill Herald:

A few hours earlier, Fred Thompson asked whether Republicans would stay committed to their age-old principles of lower taxes and less government, hinting that a Huckabee administration would break toward a different path.

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Thompson accuses Huckabee of promoting liberal tax policies during his time as governor, and the Club for Growth has aired TV commercials questioning his conservative credentials.

“There’s an argument going on in the Republican Party right now,” Thompson said to 300 listeners at a Golden Corral restaurant. “We’re down a little bit to the Democrats, so do we need to be more like the Democrats? I don’t think so. Call it populist, whatever you want to call it. It always winds up more government.”
Michael van der Galien:

[I]t’s obvious that the main target of the Thompson campaign is the former Governor of Arkansas. This make sense: Huckabee was leading in South Carolina polls only a few days ago (he has dropped significantly ever since), and Huckabee’s supporters should be open to supporting Thompson. To a degree, they fight for the same voters… but only to a degree. Thompson’s no Christianist. Instead, he’s a true American conservative. Romney lost this battle with Huckabee, to a degree at least, because it was easy for Huckasaint to make Romney look like a flip-flopper. But he can’t do the same thing with Thompson.
WYFF, Greenville, SC:

Thompson told the crowd that Supreme Court appointments are the president’s second most important job. He said national security is first.

He said he would appoint judges who follow the law to decide cases, not those who take sides in cases.

Thompson also touched on immigration, saying it’s important to have border security and policies that do not reward illegal immigrants.

His other major point — the “Reagan coalition” is not dead.

“The world changes, and the challenges change, but the underlying principles do not,” Thompson said. “If you say the Reagan coalition is dead, you’re kind of like saying the Constitution is dead, because that’s what it’s based upon.”

Fred Thompson on Hannity and Colmes 01-15-08

Ted Pibil — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:05:18 +0000

Statement from Thompson for President Campaign Manager Bill Lacy on Michigan Primary Results

Ted Pibil — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:07:13 +0000

McLean, VA - Thompson for President Campaign Manager Bill Lacy released the following statement on the results of the Michigan Primary:

“Tonight’s results in Michigan make two things clear: First, the Republican campaign for President remains wide-open. Our party faithful are still looking for someone who meets all the qualifications they seek: A true consistent conservative with the experience to keep the country safe. Second, Mike Huckabee’s campaign to be John McCain’s Vice President has hit a snag. He has gone from the mid-thirties in Iowa to 11% in New Hampshire and now about 15% in Michigan.

“On higher taxes and looser immigration, Huckabee has been done his best these past few weeks to mimic McCain. But this is nothing new. In fact, while John McCai n was leading the Senate charge to grant amnesty for illegal immigrants, Mike Huckabee was one of the loudest cheerleaders. And at the same time McCain was voting against the Bush tax cuts, Huckabee was in Arkansas increasing taxes some 21 times.

“As for Mitt Romney, he has been all over the map on virtually every issue important to conservative voters.

“As the contest moves to South Carolina, look for Romney, McCain and Huckabee to face serious questions about their commitment to consistent conservative principles. Their records are in stark contrast to Fred Thompson, who remains the one true steadfast conservative in this race.

“The bottom line is that tonight is a whole new ball game and tomorrow morning begins a brand new campaign where Republicans are looking for the clear conservative choice.”

Video - Fred Thompson: McCain is betraying the Reagan vision

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:30:36 +0000

Video: Fred Thompson Aiken South Carolina 1-14

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:08:43 +0000

Over $1 Million

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:42:13 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has contributed! We surpassed our goal of raising over $1 Million dollars!

This is from the Fred Thompson Team:

We crossed the $1 million mark. We started filling the red truck Friday, January 4. So give or take a few hours we’ve averaged $100,000/day. We set three goals, and you met every one. With your gifts you have given Fred the resources he needs to convey is conservative message. Be proud of your accomplishment.

Thanks for all your help.

Media Appearances Today

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:39:23 +0000

WHAT: Fred Thompson Participates in Live Television Interview with Megyn Kelly on FOX News Channel’s America’s Newsroom
WHEN: 10:10 am ET
WHERE: FOX News Channel.
WHAT: Fred Thompson Participates in Live Radio Interview on The Glenn Beck Program
WHEN: 11:05 am ET
WHERE: Syndicated Nationally
NOTE: Listen live.

WHAT: Fred Thompson Participates in Live Radio Interview with Keven Cohen on The Afternoon Drive
WHEN: 3:05 pm ET
WHERE: WVOC, Columbia, SC
NOTE: Listen live.

WHAT: Fred Thompson Participates in Live Interview with Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes on FOX News Channel’s Hannity & Colmes
WHEN: 10:00 pm ET
WHERE: FOX News Channel.
NOTE: Senator Thompson will appear between 10:00-10:30 pm ET.

New South Carloina TV Ad - “Always”

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:38:38 +0000

Fred Thompson Surges in South Carolina

Ted Pibil — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:36:33 +0000

Rasmussen Reports latest poll in South Carolina has Fred Thompson surging and Huckabee tanking.