It's simple, which is key. At his RNC speech, Fred Thompson tried to counter Obama's claim that 95% of Americans would not be affected by higher taxes by saying, "So unless you buy groceries, gas, clothes, or work for a business, it won't affect you.". Big standing ovation, right?
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Reaction to Fred Thompson's speech at convention
He also mentioned McCain's time as a prisoner of war, linking it to an explicitly partisan argument.
CNN is quoting Fred Thompson saying:
"Fellow citizens: If the Hanoi Hilton could not break John McCain's resolve to do what is best for his country, you can be sure the angry left never will," he said.
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