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Thompson First Up
We didn't have to wait long to hear from Fred Thompson in today's debate -- his first.
Asked by CNBC's Maria Bartiromo whether or not the country was on the verge of a recession, Thompson said he did not believe that was the case before pivoting into a broader answer about the long term health of the economy.
"The short term is rosy. Ten year projections, it's rosy," he said before adding: "We are spending money we do not have. We are spending the money of future generations and those yet to be born."
Thompson's tone was generally dour and serious. He appeared to briefly space out during his first answer. But, overall, no harm no foul.
By Chris Cillizza |
October 9, 2007; 4:12 PM ET
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Posted by: jsr | October 9, 2007 4:51 PM
Listen, you guys.
Here we have a bunch of Republicans who are arguing that a Republican should be the choice to fix the mess made by a Republican. Get real.
Posted by: Inquirer | October 9, 2007 4:41 PM
go fred go!
Posted by: jsr | October 9, 2007 4:23 PM
"Thompson's tone was generally dour and serious. He appeared to briefly space out during his first answer. But, overall, no harm no foul."
Doesn't sound like the kind of performance that will breathe life into his stillborn campaign.
Posted by: bsimon | October 9, 2007 4:21 PM
I have to say that after watching his first two answers, I see no passion in either body language or tone of voice. I realize that it's somewhat hard to get passionate about taxes and the economy, but if he's serious about getting a nomination he needs to make people think he cares!
Posted by: | October 9, 2007 4:20 PM
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dems control the congress.