Comments on: Thompson Woos Conservatives, but Huckabee, Romney Remain Favorites http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites Iowa politics, news, and commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:46:10 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: soulsamurai http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10877 soulsamurai Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:54:31 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10877 <strong>Thompson's promise is already fading</strong> I like Thompson alot, and originally had high hopes for him. So far he's disapointing conservatives more than wooing though. Huckabee on the other hand getting stronger and stronger. He has executive leadership experience as well as tremendous potential. His solid conservative values are based on principle, he has great new ideas and a habit of getting things done. <p><br>Huckabee is genuine and honest, he sticks to his principles and he's the only one that can actually unite the party without trying to be what he's not. You can't please everyone all the time, but Huckabee comes closest on the most important issues, and does so with integrity. The reason he can do that is because he's a true servant leader - his campaign is not about what's best for Mike, it's about what's best for America.</p><p><br>As more Americans get to know him they're going like Mike too!</p><p><br><a href="http://mikehuckabeepresident2008.blogspot.com/">http://mikehuckabeep...</a></p> Thompson's promise is already fading I like Thompson alot, and originally had high hopes for him. So far he's disapointing conservatives more than wooing though. Huckabee on the other hand getting stronger and stronger. He has executive leadership experience as well as tremendous potential. His solid conservative values are based on principle, he has great new ideas and a habit of getting things done.

Huckabee is genuine and honest, he sticks to his principles and he's the only one that can actually unite the party without trying to be what he's not. You can't please everyone all the time, but Huckabee comes closest on the most important issues, and does so with integrity. The reason he can do that is because he's a true servant leader – his campaign is not about what's best for Mike, it's about what's best for America.

As more Americans get to know him they're going like Mike too!

http://mikehuckabeep...

]]> By: Paul http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10878 Paul Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:28:27 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10878 <strong>The Perfect Candidate</strong> Sorry, the 'perfect' candidate doesn't exist. I'm really leary of anyone that promises utopia and there's plenty of candidates that think American's have become stupid enough to buy that false hope. Gov. Huckabee gives those with a conscious someone that they can support.  In reality there are some major issues to be dealt with, including a congress that has done nothing.  But even more importantly is a new approach on problems from the bottom up...like keeping the traditional'family' a family. I am vigorously supporting Mike as Whoever 'wins' this impossible job is going to need Heaven's Help.  Go Huck! The Perfect Candidate Sorry, the 'perfect' candidate doesn't exist. I'm really leary of anyone that promises utopia and there's plenty of candidates that think American's have become stupid enough to buy that false hope. Gov. Huckabee gives those with a conscious someone that they can support.  In reality there are some major issues to be dealt with, including a congress that has done nothing.  But even more importantly is a new approach on problems from the bottom up…like keeping the traditional'family' a family. I am vigorously supporting Mike as Whoever 'wins' this impossible job is going to need Heaven's Help.  Go Huck!

]]> By: macnarr http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10879 macnarr Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:34:49 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10879 <strong>Are you kidding?</strong> Huckabee is the ONLY candidate that gets it. Thompson is just another of the top tier: big money buying the White House and using it to make rich friends richer. Give me a break. The only difference between Thompson, Romney and John Edwards is the party they've chosen to be on. Are you kidding? Huckabee is the ONLY candidate that gets it. Thompson is just another of the top tier: big money buying the White House and using it to make rich friends richer. Give me a break. The only difference between Thompson, Romney and John Edwards is the party they've chosen to be on.

]]> By: Karen http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10880 Karen Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:58:51 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10880 <strong>Have you checked out Huckabee?</strong> For all the reasons that you support Fred Thompson, I think you may be pleasantly surprised by Governor Huckabee.  Have you checked him out?  He is an authentic conservative with 10 1/2 years of executive experience, as the governor of Arkansas, that bears it out.  If you are looking for "a little of the good old days of faith and family", know that Mike Huckabee's campaign slogan is "Faith. Family. Freedom." And this guy's not just talk!  As a former minister, he has a heart for people and families and he is real.  He shares our values.  As for bringing America back together, Huckabee speaks to left-leaning groups as well as the right.  He does not change who he is as he talks to different people, and many respect his integrity.  I'm reading comments on the web from Democrats who respect him, who will vote for him if their preferred democratic candidate does not make it, or who all-out support him as their first choice.  If you haven't checked him out, start at <a href="http://www.mikehuckabee.com">www.mikehuckabee.com</a>. I like Mike! Have you checked out Huckabee? For all the reasons that you support Fred Thompson, I think you may be pleasantly surprised by Governor Huckabee.  Have you checked him out?  He is an authentic conservative with 10 1/2 years of executive experience, as the governor of Arkansas, that bears it out.  If you are looking for “a little of the good old days of faith and family”, know that Mike Huckabee's campaign slogan is “Faith. Family. Freedom.” And this guy's not just talk!  As a former minister, he has a heart for people and families and he is real.  He shares our values.  As for bringing America back together, Huckabee speaks to left-leaning groups as well as the right.  He does not change who he is as he talks to different people, and many respect his integrity.  I'm reading comments on the web from Democrats who respect him, who will vote for him if their preferred democratic candidate does not make it, or who all-out support him as their first choice.  If you haven't checked him out, start at http://www.mikehuckabee.com. I like Mike!

]]> By: ktracy http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10881 ktracy Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:23:26 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10881 <strong>Arthur Branch in 2008?</strong> Thompson gets it?  Or do you mean Arthur Branch gets it?<p><br>Quit your Ron Paul tactics for a moment and start thinking about the situation at hand.  Huckabee appeals to the conservative grassroots base that has been disenfranchised and disenchanted by lobbyists like Thompson.  Huckabee also appeals to moderates and he's not afraid to talk to liberals.  Thompson can't claim any of that, he appeals to people who vote on name recognition.</p><p><br>If we're going to stand a shot at winning in 2008, we need to get behind Huckabee.</p><p><br><a href="http://www.ktracy.com%3C/p">www.ktracy.com</p</a>></p> Arthur Branch in 2008? Thompson gets it?  Or do you mean Arthur Branch gets it?

Quit your Ron Paul tactics for a moment and start thinking about the situation at hand.  Huckabee appeals to the conservative grassroots base that has been disenfranchised and disenchanted by lobbyists like Thompson.  Huckabee also appeals to moderates and he's not afraid to talk to liberals.  Thompson can't claim any of that, he appeals to people who vote on name recognition.

If we're going to stand a shot at winning in 2008, we need to get behind Huckabee.

http://www.ktracy.com&lt;/p>

]]> By: Alan http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-10882 Alan Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:08:24 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-10882 <strong>Fred Thompson in 2008!</strong> Senator Fred Thompson is the only major candidate that gets it. He makes decisions based on principles. You have to stand for something and not change who you are based on the polls. That is what Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani have done and all of the Democrats do it. Give me a leader that will stand by his principles anyday versus someone that stands for everything.<br><br>I know many, many Republicans that will stay home if Rudy Giuliani is the candidate in the general election. He does not represent our values as Conservatives, and never will. Mitt Romney is a RINO (though I'm sure a very nice man) that simply has everything else and nothing to do. Fred Thompson in 2008! Senator Fred Thompson is the only major candidate that gets it. He makes decisions based on principles. You have to stand for something and not change who you are based on the polls. That is what Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani have done and all of the Democrats do it. Give me a leader that will stand by his principles anyday versus someone that stands for everything.

I know many, many Republicans that will stay home if Rudy Giuliani is the candidate in the general election. He does not represent our values as Conservatives, and never will. Mitt Romney is a RINO (though I'm sure a very nice man) that simply has everything else and nothing to do.

]]> By: Alan http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-3682 Alan Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-3682 <strong>Fred Thompson in 2008!</strong> Senator Fred Thompson is the only major candidate that gets it. He makes decisions based on principles. You have to stand for something and not change who you are based on the polls. That is what Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani have done and all of the Democrats do it. Give me a leader that will stand by his principles anyday versus someone that stands for everything. I know many, many Republicans that will stay home if Rudy Giuliani is the candidate in the general election. He does not represent our values as Conservatives, and never will. Mitt Romney is a RINO (though I'm sure a very nice man) that simply has everything else and nothing to do. Fred Thompson in 2008! Senator Fred Thompson is the only major candidate that gets it. He makes decisions based on principles. You have to stand for something and not change who you are based on the polls. That is what Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani have done and all of the Democrats do it. Give me a leader that will stand by his principles anyday versus someone that stands for everything.

I know many, many Republicans that will stay home if Rudy Giuliani is the candidate in the general election. He does not represent our values as Conservatives, and never will. Mitt Romney is a RINO (though I’m sure a very nice man) that simply has everything else and nothing to do.

]]> By: ktracy http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-3683 ktracy Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-3683 <strong>Arthur Branch in 2008?</strong> Thompson gets it?  Or do you mean Arthur Branch gets it?<p> Quit your Ron Paul tactics for a moment and start thinking about the situation at hand.  Huckabee appeals to the conservative grassroots base that has been disenfranchised and disenchanted by lobbyists like Thompson.  Huckabee also appeals to moderates and he's not afraid to talk to liberals.  Thompson can't claim any of that, he appeals to people who vote on name recognition.<p> If we're going to stand a shot at winning in 2008, we need to get behind Huckabee.<p> www.ktracy.com Arthur Branch in 2008? Thompson gets it?  Or do you mean Arthur Branch gets it?

Quit your Ron Paul tactics for a moment and start thinking about the situation at hand.  Huckabee appeals to the conservative grassroots base that has been disenfranchised and disenchanted by lobbyists like Thompson.  Huckabee also appeals to moderates and he’s not afraid to talk to liberals.  Thompson can’t claim any of that, he appeals to people who vote on name recognition.

If we’re going to stand a shot at winning in 2008, we need to get behind Huckabee.

http://www.ktracy.com

]]> By: Karen http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-3684 Karen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-3684 <strong>Have you checked out Huckabee?</strong> For all the reasons that you support Fred Thompson, I think you may be pleasantly surprised by Governor Huckabee.  Have you checked him out?  He is an authentic conservative with 10 1/2 years of executive experience, as the governor of Arkansas, that bears it out.  If you are looking for "a little of the good old days of faith and family", know that Mike Huckabee's campaign slogan is "Faith. Family. Freedom." And this guy's not just talk!  As a former minister, he has a heart for people and families and he is real.  He shares our values.  As for bringing America back together, Huckabee speaks to left-leaning groups as well as the right.  He does not change who he is as he talks to different people, and many respect his integrity.  I'm reading comments on the web from Democrats who respect him, who will vote for him if their preferred democratic candidate does not make it, or who all-out support him as their first choice.  If you haven't checked him out, start at www.mikehuckabee.com. I like Mike! Have you checked out Huckabee? For all the reasons that you support Fred Thompson, I think you may be pleasantly surprised by Governor Huckabee.  Have you checked him out?  He is an authentic conservative with 10 1/2 years of executive experience, as the governor of Arkansas, that bears it out.  If you are looking for “a little of the good old days of faith and family”, know that Mike Huckabee’s campaign slogan is “Faith. Family. Freedom.” And this guy’s not just talk!  As a former minister, he has a heart for people and families and he is real.  He shares our values.  As for bringing America back together, Huckabee speaks to left-leaning groups as well as the right.  He does not change who he is as he talks to different people, and many respect his integrity.  I’m reading comments on the web from Democrats who respect him, who will vote for him if their preferred democratic candidate does not make it, or who all-out support him as their first choice.  If you haven’t checked him out, start at http://www.mikehuckabee.com. I like Mike!

]]> By: macnarr http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites/comment-page-1#comment-3685 macnarr Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://iowaindependent.com/1191/thompson-woos-conservatives-but-huckabee-romney-remain-favorites#comment-3685 <strong>Are you kidding?</strong> Huckabee is the ONLY candidate that gets it. Thompson is just another of the top tier: big money buying the White House and using it to make rich friends richer. Give me a break. The only difference between Thompson, Romney and John Edwards is the party they've chosen to be on. Are you kidding? Huckabee is the ONLY candidate that gets it. Thompson is just another of the top tier: big money buying the White House and using it to make rich friends richer. Give me a break. The only difference between Thompson, Romney and John Edwards is the party they’ve chosen to be on.

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