Thompson: States Should Have The Freedom To Institute Gay Marriage

Former Senator Fred Thompson (R) is campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination as the "authentic conservative." He was widely hailed as the savior of the GOP field, which had been dominated by Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, both of whom were elected to office in very liberal states, New York and Massachusetts, respectively. However, he has disappointed the GOP's conservative base with a lethargic campaign riddled with missteps. His appearance today on NBC's Meet the Press, with Tim Russert, will do nothing to assuage their concerns. Thompson made clear that while he personally opposed gay marriage, if a state's legislature and governor made it legal he would respect that state's decision. Thompson also condemned the federal government's intervention into the Terry Schiavo case, an intervention that social conservatives strongly supported.

Watch the video of Thompson on NBC's Meet the Press below:

Comments

[GeorgeKaplan]

Ok, since I never see my post appear maybe I am saying the wrong things. Maybe this will get through.

Fred Thompson is a warm wonderful human being who is
deserves the highest office in our land. A man for the ages!

Ok let see what happens...

[GeorgeKaplan]

I really don't trust the old hound dog. And I REALLY don't trust a man that makes campaign videos that sound like he's in a toilet - wear a mic next time. Another thing,
what ever happened to good posture. The man looks like he's trying to lay in a chair. What a strange man.

[BIGBONEDED]

Here Fred lets see if you can take a little direction . WAVE BYE BYE ! Seems like he can't wait to kill his own campaign .