Say Anything Blog

Some reactions to Fred’s performance in the debate last night from around the media, courtesy of the Thompson campaign:

“Could that be the sound of Thompson bouncing?” (Slate.com, 01/10)

“Fred was on a roll.” (Politico.com, 01/10)

“Fred drops a daisy cutter on Huck.” (Politico.com, 01/10)

“Thompson Roars…Mr. Thompson comes in swiftly and sharply to this discussion and blasts Mr. Huckabee.” (New York Times Blog, 01/10)

“Fred Thompson came to play tonight… he’s scoring some points tonight.” (ABCnews.com 01/10)

“Thompson took off after Huckabee.” (USAtoday.com, 01/10)

“Mr. Thompson is out-toughing his rivals tonight on illegal immigration.” (New York Times Blog, 01/10)

“He’s laying the smack down, that’s for sure. Fred is about South Carolina, and made it clear who his target is.” (msnbc.msn.com, 01/10)

“Mr. Thompson draws the biggest applause of the night so far with his litany of accusations against Mr. Huckabee, including the charge that he is basically a Democrat.” (New York Times Blog, 01/10)

“This is a fine, fine performance by Fred Thompson.” (ABCnews.com 01/10)

“Thompson Goes After Huck…Thompson’s offensive gets audience cheers.” (TheAtlantic.com, 01/10)

“The guy is showing himself, of late, to be a fairly decent debater. This little rant against Huckabee was strong.” (msnbc.msn.com, 01/10)

Fox News had tonight’s debate winner as…Ron Paul, but Fred showed a strong second place winning.  And since Paul’s rather zealous supporters are notorious for “stuffing the box” on polls like this one, it’s pretty fair to say that it was Fred’s night.

This is the momentum Fred needs to win South Carolina, which he still needs to do if he’s going to continue in the race.

To that end, contribute some money to Fred’s campaign.  The GOP can have a consensus candidate yet.