George Will wrote an interesting column about Republican candidate Tommy Thompson. He highlights Thompson’s resumé and describes Thompson’s ‘plan of attack’. In short: no Republican candidate is going to win Ohio. Instead, the Republican nominee should focus on carrying Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. So, Republican voters should consider who, of all the Republican candidates, understand this and is able to do it. Thompson’s answer: Tommy Thompson.
Well, I am happy for Thompson that he is confident about his own abilities. Without this confidence the race would have already been lost for him.
That being said, there is – of course – no chance whatsoever for Thompson to win the Republican nomination. But, since he is running, it is nice to spend some attention to him, and people like him (say a Huckabee and a Tancredo) every now and then.
At least they’re trying to make a difference.
Oh, and there is certainly something to say for his reasoning regarding Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. I think, however, that other Republicans will be able to carry (some of) those states.
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