Fred for Prez?

Fred Thompson recently criticized the proposed immigration bill:

RICHMOND -- Former Sen. Fred Thompson yesterday said there is a giant disconnect between voters and politicians in Washington and that the immigration bill is the chief reason. Speaking to Virginia Republicans, Mr. Thompson, who is considering a run for president, drew a standing ovation when he said voters don't believe Washington politicians when they claim they are trying to secure the border as part of the bill. "You've got to secure the border first, before you do anything," he said. "The members say it's right here in this bill: the border. The response is, 'We don't care what's on a piece of paper -- secure the border.' This piece of paper doesn't secure the border." Mr. Thompson said the new bill is "the same deal" offered in the 1986 amnesty -- legalization of illegal aliens in exchange for border security -- but said Americans won't be fooled again. He also said the program is unworkable because it relies on an already overworked immigration service to process millions of new applications.

I like what Fred is saying. The only question is, will he really do that if elected? Both Romney and Guiliani are saying the same thing, and I have serious doubts about their sincerity. If Fred can convince me that he means what he says, then he has my vote.

There are no doubts about where McCain stands on the issue. As for Bush, I feel like he has stabbed me in the back.