Thoughts on Iowa

I'll leave the conventional thoughts to the mainstream media and talk radio. What I can't understand is why disgruntled conservatives and Republican elites have not rallied behind Fred Thompson. Of all those in the race, he best captures the three legs of the winning coalition among social, economic, and national security conservatism. To win the grand prize we have to capture independents and motivate our base, and I think he best does this. I don't have a dog in this fight since I respect all the Republicans to one degree or another, but I can't understand why the media completely ignores him. I have not attended one of his campaign events, so maybe he really is a flop in person. I imagine the disappointment stems from the extremely high anticipation and expectations that prompted him to enter the race.