NEW YORK, June 29, 2007

Poll: Thompson A Factor In GOP Race

CBS: Undeclared Republican Candidate Fred Thompson Is Running Second To Giuliani

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  • Former Sen. Fred Thompson is already attracting support, even though he has yet to announce his candidacy for the GOP nomination.

    Former Sen. Fred Thompson is already attracting support, even though he has yet to announce his candidacy for the GOP nomination.  (Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla)

(CBS)  Fred Thompson still hasn't officially entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but he's already a strong contender.

Thompson, the "Law & Order" actor and former Tennessee senator, is tied with Arizona Sen. John McCain for second place, behind former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, in the latest CBS News poll.

With Thompson in the mix, Giuliani leads among Republican primary voters with 34 percent. He's followed by Thompson and McCain, at 22 percent and 21 percent, respectively; and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at 6 percent.

Without Thompson in the field, Giuliani jumps up to 42 percent, trailed by McCain at 26 percent and Romney at 8 percent.

IF THESE WERE THE CANDIDATES, WHO WOULD YOU WANT AS REPUBLICAN NOMINEE?
(Among Republican Primary Voters)

Giuliani
34 percent
McCain
21 percent
Romney
6 percent
Thompson
22 percent
Someone else/none
7 percent

On the Democratic side, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton maintains her lead in a three-way race over Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards.

Forty-eight percent of Democratic primary voters say they'd like to see Clinton as the party's nominee, followed by 24 percent for Obama and 11 percent for Edwards

As in previous polls, Democratic voters are more satisfied with their party's candidates than Republicans are.

IF THESE WERE THE CANDIDATES, WHO WOULD YOU WANT AS DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE?
(Among Democratic Primary Voters)

Clinton
48 percent
Obama
24 percent
Edwards
11 percent

Only 30 percent of Republicans say they're satisfied with their choices — the lowest number ever. Sixty-one percent of GOP primary voters want more choices.

Conversely, 61 percent of Democrats are satisfied with their candidates, while just 35 percent want more choices.

A majority of Americans, 53 percent, would like a third party to compete with Democrats and Republicans; 41 percent disagree.

But as of now, most don't know much about New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose recent decision to drop out of the Republican Party fueled speculation that he's considering an independent run for the White House.



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by red164 July 3, 2007 12:51 AM EDT
When will the 72 hour mark hit this board needs to end.


























































BYE RandalDS and oz
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by red164 July 3, 2007 12:48 AM EDT
When will the 72 hour mark hit this board needs to end.
























































BYE





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by red164 July 3, 2007 12:45 AM EDT
Like I said, a whining newbie. It's a shame but the Internet has become infested with them in the past few years. All trying to rein it in, clean it up, etc. All trying to destroy the wild, crazy, untamed and uncensored beauty that it once was. Newbies screw everything up for everyone else and always have. Bet he's still using AOL too. (sigh). What can ya do though? Like other vermin once they get a foothold to reproduce like cockroaches.
Posted by RandalDS at 02:22 PM : Jul 02, 2007


So then newbie do what I do with the bulk of your posts, ignore them. See how easy that is dummy? Self-censorship is always the best and the only one that should ever be allowed anywhere.

I swear ya have to take some people by the hand and teach them things their mama and daddy shoulda. Some folks just ain't been brought up right

As usual...nothing but class Nothing but class. LOL!
Posted by RandalDS at 08:05 PM : Jul 02, 2007



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You are psychopathic RandalDS.
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by menofoz July 2, 2007 11:38 PM EDT

Posted by RandalDS at 08:10 PM : Jul 02, 2007

I will refer to you as psycho randlds and you prove it almost every time you post.


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by randalds July 2, 2007 11:10 PM EDT
randlDS.
Posted by menofoz at 03:57 PM : Jul 02, 2007

Oh and my name is RandalDS, not randlDS. Thank you.
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by randalds July 2, 2007 11:05 PM EDT
Reds wasting time trying to get you to conform, your parents tried to abort your birth rands since they failed at that and every other attempt at parenting your disfigured mind and soul what the world is left with is psychopath randlDS.
Posted by menofoz at 03:57 PM : Jul 02, 2007


As usual...nothing but class from a guy who's screen name is a website of ****-erotic pictures. Nothing but class. LOL!
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by jacksteen1 July 2, 2007 9:38 PM EDT
Like I have been saying - Fred "Basset Face" Thompson, Mutt Romney, and Rudy/Judy Nathan Guliani are the BEST the Republiturds can come up with ??

"YES MA"AM, PRESIDENT HILARY !"
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by menofoz July 2, 2007 6:57 PM EDT
Posted by RandalDS at 03:44 PM : Jul 02, 2007

Reds wasting time trying to get you to conform, your parents tried to abort your birth rands since they failed at that and every other attempt at parenting your disfigured mind and soul what the world is left with is psychopath randlDS.
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by menofoz July 2, 2007 6:44 PM EDT
Newbies screw everything up for everyone else and always have. Like other vermin once they get a foothold to reproduce like cockroaches.

Posted by RandalDS at 02:22 PM : Jul 02, 2007

You%u2019re on the wrong board off topic again, but this post would fit nicely for the illegal immigration board good one you finally made some sense even a blind old cuss like you hits a off board home run to another board even when that blind old cuss has know idea.

Topic. Poll: Thompson A Factor In GOP Race
CBS: Undeclared Republican Candidate Fred Thompson Is Running Second To Giuliani

Thompson and Giuliani research on those two proves the gold rules.

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by randalds July 2, 2007 6:44 PM EDT
If those who control these boards won%u2019t remove you, until you comply with the rules other will continue to suffer from your phobia.

Posted by red164 at 03:01 PM : Jul 02, 2007

So then newbie do what I do with the bulk of your posts, ignore them. See how easy that is dummy? Self-censorship is always the best and the only one that should ever be allowed anywhere. Don't like something? DON'T LOOK!

I swear ya have to take some people by the hand and teach them things their mama and daddy shoulda. Some folks just ain't been brought up right.
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by red164 July 2, 2007 6:01 PM EDT
Like I said, a whining newbie. It's a shame but the Internet has become infested with them in the past few years. All trying to rein it in, clean it up, etc. All trying to destroy the wild, crazy, untamed and uncensored beauty that it once was. Newbies screw everything up for everyone else and always have. Bet he's still using AOL too. (sigh). What can ya do though? Like other vermin once they get a foothold to reproduce like cockroaches.
Posted by RandalDS at 02:22 PM : Jul 02, 2007



Sir or Sis, it%u2019s not about cleaning up or reining in, the rules are quite clear but since your suffering a condition know as OPBA, online poster board phobia obviously you believe you have a higher ranking due to your spending many years online taking your anger, frustration and ill mannered act out on the boards.

If those who control these boards won%u2019t remove you, until you comply with the rules other will continue to suffer from your phobia.
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by red164 July 2, 2007 5:31 AM EDT
Only ignorant trolls post huge blank spots to call attention to their post. Terrible netiquette. Still it's not surprising considering how many raw amateurs there are online these days. Hell it's getting worse then when all the morons invaded CB radio in the 70's. Dam*n near ruined it for everyone.

Anyway, quit yer whining. It makes you look like a newbie.

Posted by RandalDS at 01:50 AM : Jul 02, 2007

Sir or Sis, if you cannot obey the rules go to some other board their maybe plenty of people with filthy mouths just like yours but at least they refrain from using vulgarity in their posts gosh I could cuss to but the board has rules, besides it appears you won%u2019t be missed on the CBSNews.com site.
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by randalds July 2, 2007 4:50 AM EDT
Comments should be limited to the topic of the original posting. This is not the place for private conversations, no matter how innocent.

Posted by red164 at 01:02 AM : Jul 02, 2007

Only ignorant trolls post huge blank spots to call attention to their post. Terrible netiquette. Still it's not surprising considering how many raw amateurs there are online these days. Hell it's getting worse then when all the morons invaded CB radio in the 70's. Dam*n near ruined it for everyone.

Anyway, quit yer whining. It makes you look like a newbie.
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by red164 July 2, 2007 4:06 AM EDT
There%u2019s legal language nearby. Here's the plain English: no libel, slander, no lying, no fabricating, no swearing at all, no words that teenagers use a lot that some people think aren't swearing but we do, no insulting groups or individuals, no ethnic slurs and/or epithets, no religious bigotry, no threats of any kind, no bathroom humor, no comparing anyone to Hitler, Stalin or Pol Pot. We expect heated, robust debate, but comments should be polite and civil. We consider this to be public space so behave and write accordingly.




































































































































































































































































































































Comments should be limited to the topic of the original posting. This is not the place for private conversations, no matter how innocent.
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by greg10222 July 2, 2007 1:35 AM EDT
If Senator /actor Fred Thompson runs- He WILL BE the Nominee and will beat Hillary.
He is the only Republican that could beat Mrs. Clinton..mark my words...
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by randalds July 2, 2007 12:56 AM EDT
Is she going to make you wear that bag over your head again so she can pretend she's with someone that's her type.
Posted by menofoz at 06:13 PM : Jul 01, 2007

Bag? Man you and your husband must be really into some kinky stuff to come up with that! Is that sort of a sexual asphyxiation sort of thing you and him do? Sick! Keep your sick sexual things to the proper chat rooms, ok.
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by menofoz July 1, 2007 9:19 PM EDT
Got to run now. My wife wants some attention. I'd tell you about it,

Posted by RandalDS at 05:52 PM : Jul 01, 2007

Poor woman that cyber wife of yours, why does she make you wear a bag over your head. Please don't return to these boards and try to pretend you have a life away from these boards. Your a real pro using google Im sure you have plenty of wives or signifcant others online.
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by menofoz July 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT
Got to run now. My wife wants some attention.

Posted by RandalDS at 05:52 PM : Jul 01, 2007

Is she going to make you wear that bag over your head again so she can pretend she's with someone that's her type.
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by randalds July 1, 2007 8:52 PM EDT
Got to run now. My wife wants some attention. I'd tell you about it, but I wouldn't want to make a cyber-***-stalker such as you jealous. It's already embarrassing how much you're panting after me now. Try to control yourself! I know I'm hot, but dam*n I"m NOT your type! I'm strainght for Pete's sake so leave me alone about that!!! Scheeeeessshhh!
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by randalds July 1, 2007 8:49 PM EDT
RandalDS, small point he agrees with you on? Mass amnesty was part of Bush's legacy, how does a brain dead idiot as you called the President happen to have the ability to agree with you?

Posted by menofoz at 05:41 PM : Jul 01, 2007

Luck. Coincidence. Has different reasons for wanting the same thing. And last but not least, even a blind squirrel (Bush) finds an acorn once in awhile.
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