All that hype, all that hoopla, for a puny $3 million? You gotta be kidding me.
Sources close to the presumptive campaign tell NBC News that Fred Thompson’s fundraising is down “markedly.” One claimed it has “slowed down big-time.” The pace is described as a consequence of the delayed announcement to enter the race.”The Friends of Fred, Inc.” will report to the IRS its revenue by July 31st. Sources reveal to NBC News that number will be in the range of about $3 million.
That number would put him below or just at the level of second and third tier candidates on both sides of the aisle including Sam Brownback, Bill Richardson, Chris Dodd, and even Ron Paul.
That media-inflated bubble seems to be getting the air let out.
I don’t care for Fred, but your premise seems to be that if you can raise millions from
Lawyers/Law Firms:
John Edwards (D)$6,541,388
Hillary Clinton (D) $6,259,925
Barack Obama (D) $5,471,423
Rudy Giuliani (R)$2,228,344
Mitt Romney (R) $1,759,678
or Lobbyists:
Hillary Clinton (D) $413,140
John McCain (R) $261,975
Chris Dodd (D) $174,050
Mitt Romney (R) $160,830
Rudy Giuliani (R) $151,700
That you are somehow not qualified to be president?
Wouldn’t we be better off supporting a candidate who gets their money from individuals? Rather than supporting someone who is clearly selling out our country to special interests?
Think about it.
“That you are somehow not qualified to be president?”
“not” should say “more” in above comment.
I wouldn’t be so quick to mock Fred Thompson, Oliver. If he can raise three million dollars and still get his 20 hours of sleep a day, imagine how much he’ll raise once he cuts back to 16 hours a night. FREDERICK OF HOLLYWOOD SHALL NOT BE DENIED HIS BEAUTY REST!
If you’re going by individual donations, zac, you’ve really painted yourself into Obama’s corner.
“Think about it.”
He’s being portrayed as the savior of the Republican party. If he can’t raise money, he can win the nomination. It has nothing to do with qualifications.
Anyone who votes for Fred is a CON-TARD!!!!! Spread the word!!!
Freds the best!