George Will's Target: Fred Thompson

George F. Will is full of "Red Bull"

FredStates.com | Fred States


With respect to George F. Will’s column Is a Fred Thompson Campaign Necessary? (9/13/07), it's important to note that Mr. Will is a huge Rudy Giuliani Fan. Rather than say nice things about the former Mayor of New York City, Will chooses to say nasty things about Mayor Giuliani's rivals. And after a look at the latest polls (Rasmussen has Fred over Rudy by 8 points now) it's easy to see why Mr. Will is taking aim at Fred Thompson.

Fred Thompson widens lead to nine points in latest Rasmussen Tracking Poll

Fred Thompson has widened his lead over Rudy Giuliani to nine points in the latest Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll. Fred leads Rudy 28%-19%, the first time Giuliani has dropped below 20% support all year.

Fred Thompson by Four Points in the new Rasmussen National Poll

Fred Thompson has vaulted ahead by four points over Rudy Giuliani in the latest Rasmussen National Poll!


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Thompson Hurts Rudy in the Polls

NBC News | Mark Murray

As we wrote earlier today, McCain could be the biggest loser with Fred Thompson establishing a "testing the waters" committee, because he will begin gobbling up GOP money that McCain needs for a strong 2nd quarter fundraising performance. But NBC/WSJ pollster Neil Newhouse (R) tells First Read that Thompson pulls more from Giuliani -- at least in the polls.

....Says Newhouse: "So, it appears Fred pulls more from Rudy ... whose support has been buttressed by GOP voters who are not all that satisfied with the GOP field."

Giuliani says he'd welcome Thompson into Republican race

wboc.com | AP

Rudy Giuliani says he'd welcome former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson into the presidential race.

But campaigning today in California, Giuliani argued that he's still the stronger candidate in terms of cutting taxes, fighting terrorism and bringing traditionally Democratic states -- like New York and California -- into play in a general election.

Still, Giuliani could be hindered if Thompson grabs the attention of Republicans who are looking for a candidate to beat Democrats, but are uneasy with Giuliani's support for gay rights and abortion rights.