"Good Morning America" viewers may have been surprised to see someone wearing a "Fred '08" t-shirt on Wednesday's show. No, it wasn't liberal co-host Diane Sawyer or Chris Cuomo, the brother of New York's Democratic Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo.
Rather, it was John Rich, a singer/songwriter for the band "Big & Rich" and a Tennessee native. He performed on the program sporting a big grin and a shirt that promoted Fred Thompson's 2008 presidential bid. Here he can be seen standing next to Sam Champion, GMA weatherman and a supporter of Al Gore's liberal climate change policies.
(Champion once famously hosted a segment about global warming that wondered if "billions" will die from global warming.) Perhaps Mr. Rich has read the MRC's recent study that found ABC has devoted double the amount of stories to 2008 Democratic candidates as they have for Republican contenders. Maybe he just wanted to even the playing field, ever so slightly? Considering that "Good Morning America" has yet to offer a "town hall" special to a Republican, but has held two for the Democrats, this might be as close as Fred Thompson will get on ABC.
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I'm surpised they didn't
November 8, 2007 - 17:28 ET by superconI'm surpised they didn't blur it out.I'll bet someone got spoken to about it.
Victory in Iraq.
My new favorite Country
November 8, 2007 - 17:31 ET by Clear thinkerMy new favorite Country Music star!
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I like Fred but he has no
November 8, 2007 - 17:39 ET by Dan The Man 2I like Fred but he has no debate charisma and will likely fall by the wayside unless he can get some pizzaz in his debates. He seems lackluster when placed in that arena. I ma not a fan of Gulianni or Romney and certainly not McCain or Paul so if Fred does not WOW peopel and get the nod I will squander my vote on some third party canditate and hope God has mercy on us all.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Dan... What you wrote
November 8, 2007 - 17:42 ET by Clear thinkerDan...
What you wrote saddens me. I would rather have a candidate of substance than have a candidate with WOW factor. Go to his website through my link and read all his positions. It may change your mind.
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What's even more sad is that
November 8, 2007 - 18:10 ET by rx4musicWhat's even more sad is that as a result of voting for a 3rd party that realistically has no shot at winning, by splitting the vote, you may give the keys to the White House to the Billary... Could you live with that Dan?
Fred looks too old, too
November 9, 2007 - 09:33 ET by misterbee241Fred looks too old, too tired and too sick. I'm not convinced he really wants the office. I suspect this is just "something to do" between seasons of Law and Order.
Like Dan, I'm prepared to "squander" my vote on a third party candidate too. The Constitution Party looks pretty good right now.
I will no longer vote for the lesser of two evils, because the lesser is still evil.
Haven't been that
November 9, 2007 - 09:45 ET by Jack BauerHaven't been that disappointed with a launch since New Coke.
Fred's beginning to remind me of another Clinton's opponent for days past. Bob Dole. Both nice guys but..
Genuine war hero loses to genuine draft-dodger and sleazy sex addict.
Conservative Republicans have got to decide whether it's more important to defeat the witch at ALL costs, which is beginning to look like that can only be Rudy -- or possibly Mitt.
There is NO Reagan. That's it. Fred is NO Reagan.
Jack... I don't know
November 9, 2007 - 11:28 ET by Clear thinkerJack...
I don't know anyone saying that Fred is another Reagan. However, if you read his positions he is the best one to continue the Reagan revolution.
There was, and alway will be, only one Gipper!!!
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Sorry clear - I didn't
November 9, 2007 - 11:34 ET by Jack BauerSorry clear - I didn't express myself too clearly.
Absolutely, how we need RR today.
I'm just musing that when the day comes and it really is a choice between the "C" word and ANY Republican, I cannot think of any bigger disaster that she who must be opposed becoming the first "female" President.
It's too awful to contemplate
No prob
November 9, 2007 - 11:39 ET by Clear thinkerNo prob Jack...
Personally, I think people are waaay to worried about Hillary.
But if it should come to pass, I will vote for a dead Dog before she get's my vote! Or would that be the same thing...hmmm?
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My new favorite Country
November 9, 2007 - 11:16 ET by Long Island PeteWell I hope you only are supporting half of that act. "Big" is a Obamam supporter
LIP... Take another look.
November 9, 2007 - 11:24 ET by Clear thinkerLIP...
Take another look. I used the word "star" in the singular.
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The WOW Is In What He's Saying, Not How.
November 8, 2007 - 19:59 ET by WinghunterStill hearing that tired whine about looking for an evangelist hammering the podium with his fist, eh? Too bad they're not looking for a President.
This last week I've read a number of people actually start talking about what he's saying on websites not seen before...very encouraging, there may be hope for America yet.
Even better, some are demonstrating they've learned about Federalsim, it only took Fred talking about it a hundred or so times to catch on, however, not by the Spinswayers of the MSM or those christened by some idiot somewhere as political critics like Novak and Will. The guys and gals who are supposed to know will be the last to catch on! Now, that's funny!
WWW.FRED08.COM
That's ok, remember when
November 8, 2007 - 20:07 ET by msh1973That's ok, remember when Diane Sawyer made a cute reference to Natalie Portman's John Kerry T-shirt back in '04'? I think she said something like this..."I shouldn't have let you on with that t-shirt", giggle, giggle, tee hee. Go for it Big & Rich!
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8, 2007 - 20:40 ET by drillanwrROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robin: "Fred?"
Diane: "Why, wasn't that Hillary's code name with the Secret Service?"
Robin: "Oh, yeah, I think you're right. It's okay, then ..."
Broomstick 1
November 11, 2007 - 16:18 ET by WinghunterRegardless of what they offer the official name for her was, when the SS or military made their remarks on the air it was Broomstick One, and for very good reason.
There's only about a couple dozen reports about her temper and attitude but, excuse me for intruding upon your denial.
Who is Fred O.?
November 9, 2007 - 09:26 ET by Hero SquadProducer 1: (Looks at shirt) Fred O.? Who is Fred O.?
Producer 2: Actually, I think the misspelled "Freedom." Stupid hicks.
Producer 1: Yeah, stupid. Heh heh.
Producer 2: Uh, whoops.
**My Daughter at the WWII Memorial
JOHN RICH
November 9, 2007 - 11:39 ET by DRM 23On his show one day Rush was saying how he was out of town, and the bartender told him there was man there who was a big fan and wanted to buy him a drink. That man was John Rich. Way to stick it to 'em!
ROFLMAO! This is
November 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by bigtimerROFLMAO!
This is Priceless....and Rich!
Glad I caught this, made my day....heheee