Is Fred Thompson’s Campaign in Trouble?

We all know Ron Paul supporters will come out of the woodworks when it is time for a “money bomb.” When the revolutionaries conjure up a new idea, they don’t take any chances. Goals are set high. So high they even have a blimp now (That has to be a Presidential Campaign First).

I received a series of e-mails from the Thompson campaign in the last 24 hours. As every other campaign is doing, they are trying to get that last surge of money before the end of the quarter. Ron Paul isn’t hiding how much he has raised and that must be concerning to many other campaigns. Below you will find the e-mails I have received. The first one came in at 12pm on 12/20.

I need to ask a personal favor this morning. Yesterday, Fred taped a special message from “The Clear Conservative Choice: Hands Down” bus tour of Iowa. My favor is to ask you to go to www.Fred08.com to see his important message.

Frankly, we need your financial help. Our tour in Iowa is going great, and the momentum is on our side. Just this week, Fred was endorsed by the highly regarded Congressman Steve King of the 5th Congressional District of Iowa.

This is a crucial endorsement and Congressman King will be on the bus with Fred while touring his district. (Be sure to check out our updated accounts of the tour with great new video footage of events and commentary from Fred Fans at each stop at www.Fred08.com. You will really enjoy it!) Also, the tone of the press coverage of the campaign has turned very positive. The foremost political writer in Iowa, David Yepsen, wrote on Tuesday to keep an eye on Fred. He’s poised to make a big move.

Others have noted the energy Fred is showing on the stump and the aggressive attitude toward retail campaigning. The coverage has been remarkable. Now we need to increase our media buy–so we need your donation today.

I know it’s the Holiday Season, but what could be a better gift for America than a clear, conservative President?
A President we can be proud of?
Fred Thompson.

Go to our website–hear it from Fred himself, and see the reactions of supporters all across Iowa. Then make your $50, $75, or $100 contribution today.

Don’t delay.

Thanks for your support–and Happy Holidays to you.

I begin to question how strong their grassroots effort is though after the second e-mail. Oddly enough, they must have some server problems somewhere too. The time stamp on the email is 6pm on the 20th. It arrives in my inbox approximately 27 hours later.

Earlier today you received an e-mail from me asking you to watch Fred’s message from the bus in Iowa. Hundreds have responded, and in just about five hours we have raised over $50,000. Due to this wonderful response, I would like to challenge everyone who hasn’t contributed today to join in. Please, help us double that amount and raise over $100,000 online today!

Fred is counting on you!

Here’s what I need you to do: First, watch Fred’s message at www.Fred08.com. It was taped on the bus during “The Clear Conservative Choice: Hands Down!” tour yesterday. As you probably know, Fred is making his way to over 50 key cities and towns before the Iowa Caucuses.

Second, make a contribution. I know now is a tough time, right at Christmas, but it’s a critical time for Fred. He needs your help.

Third, I will report the results to Fred in the morning–I know he would really be fired up if we can make this goal. He is working hard every day, and your support will mean so much.

The Iowa Caucuses are only two weeks from today. We are running out of time.

Please watch the video, and contribute today.Thanks so much for your help

As you progress through the second e-mail, I realize that only hundreds of people donated to raise $50K. Their response is positive, but the goal they set doesn’t seem to optimistic, it’s only $100K. I have not received the actual results of this fund-raising effort yet.

After reading these communications, I am quite sure there is some concern in the house of Thompson. I am not a political expert by any means, but the lack of small donations displays a huge flaw in his grassroots organization. The “Consistent Conservative” that should be reaching the average American (who should have internet access) doesn’t appear to be gaining any ground. I also read a sense of urgency in these communications. Not sure that it is desperate yet.

We have seen a restructuring of his campaign methodology as well. Iowa wasn’t a big priority in the beginning and neither was New Hampshire. Fred was counting on South Carolina. Suddenly, he is spending an awful lot of time in Iowa and has completely cut out New Hampshire. He hasn’t been in South Carolina much recently either.

A common joke earlier in the primary season is “Where’s Fred?” I think that statement may not be quite a joke any more. I think the real question should be:

Is Fred Thompson’s campaign in trouble?

Beltram Supporting Romney Publicly?

Original Story:
Spartanburg County GOP Chairman Rick Beltram has been accused multiple times of favoring one candidate over the rest of the GOP field. I was eating lunch with some friends today when Rick Beltram begins placing campaign signage at Wade’s Restaurant prior to a Romney event. It would make sense that he would want to help the GOP candidates get name recognition. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen him set up the conference rooms, tables, etc. but never place “campaign materials” as I did today.Does this imply his support of Mitt Romney?

Update:
From the Herald Journal Campaign 2008 blog, Beltram has stated that he has placed signs for other candidates before events. That includes Fred Thompson, Rudy Guiliani and John McCain to name a few. He followed up by stating that the Spartanburg County GOP office needs Paul materials to hand out.

Fred Thompson in Trouble?

While working out today, I heard some interesting political analysis on the Republican Campaigns. During Wolf Blitzer’s “Situation Room”, Blitzer and a Political analyst were discussing the Thompson strategy (transcript if you are interested). In it, he stated that Thompson could be in trouble, that his campaigns focus has been solely devoted to the south. His hopes was to capture South Carolina, which is in a three way tie between Thompson, Romney and Guiliani.

He continued to state that he has not even cared about New Hampshire, and the polls show it. “He is currently polling behind Ron Paul in New Hampshire”.  Thompson is supposed to be getting the National Right to Life Endorsement tomorrow, but I’m not sure how much that will help him. What’s your opinion.

Fred Thompson Stumps the Beacon

I learned this evening that Fred Thompson will be making his first stop to Spartanburg County on Tuesday, November 6th, @ 5:30pm. Courtesy Rick Beltram at the Executive Committee Meeting.

Fred Thompson Starts the Grass Roots Tour

Fred will be coming to Greenville, SC on September 10th, 2007. It will be held at the Greenville Marriott and is to arrive around 8:50am.

Here’s a link to Fred’s Grassroots Tour Page.

See you Monday.

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