Do you think that the GOP nom is Thompson's to lose?

[jcrew2001]

At first I was skeptical that Fred could be a viable challenger, but just a flavor of the month. And while I do think that Rudy is the most dangerous GOPer in the national election, I do feel that republicans really don't like rudy, mitt, or mccain. I'm glad to see old man mccain slowly dying. Its such a pathetic downfall - losing all his money, now losing his entire campaign staff, and now losing his Iowa staff. I've always thought that Romney had the money and fortitude to fight out a close campaign, but that Rudy should pull it out.

But with Mccain DOA, and though he has no money, I think Fred can really challenge Rudy for the votes. If he can somehow get the nomination, this puts the Dems in a very tought spot. Rudy, Mitt, and McCain all had glaring weaknesses that even republicans saw through. Fred has the Southern appeal to hold onto the swing states.

He might even nominate a female VP to contrast against his "conservative image" - which could weaken Hillary's support.

Granted, Fred hasn't been tested by the media - but he's been in the public eye for a while, so there's a great deal of familiarity with Southern voters and national voters. IMO, Fred is someone conservatives can vote for.

But I still think Rudy has a better chance at winning the national election of all the GOP contenders.

Hillary, Obama, Edwards all their strengths. Hillary has the fortitude to win a tight election, but I don't want a tight election.

Obama and Edwards can win geographically against Rudy and maybe Fred.