Thursday, October 18, 2007
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Jeri "Turns-Off" Event Attendees
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Posted by:
Matt Lewis at
9:39 AM
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For months now, Jeri Thompson has endured the criticism of pundits and opponents, alike. The question has always been whether the criticism was fair, or not ...
While I have little interest in discussing whether she is a "trophy wife" -- or a "highly accomplished lawyer and political consultant" -- her reputation becomes relevant when she affects the outcome of the race. (Usually, spouses have little affect, though there is no doubt John Kerry lost votes because of his spouse.)
... Which brings me back to Jeri Thompson. In the last two days, I have had conversations with three different conservatives who attended Fred Thompson speeches this week.
First, a little bit about the three people I talked to ...
... All were men
... 2 of 3 are millionaires
... None of them are supporting another candidate
... None of them knew the other had talked to me about this
According to one fellow who attended an event earlier this week, while Rudy Giuliani was speaking, Jeri went around and "worked the room." This was viewed as being disrespectful to the person speaking at the time.
At another meeting, ennui apparently set in as soon as Fred started speaking. Feeling her husband wasn't received as well as he should have been, Jeri turned to one gentleman and said she expected the audience to be more "ebullient." (Of course, she would think the problem was the audience -- not Fred's speech!).
Lastly, another fellow attempted to shake Jeri's hand. In this instance, Jeri had something in her right hand, but not in her left. Rather than shifting it over, she refused to shake his hand saying, her hands were full. He described this slight as "arrogance."
... Now, it would be petty to dwell on any one of these incidents. In and of themselves, none of these incidents are that remarkable. But it does interest me that in the span of just two days, the wife of a presidential candidate managed to offend at least two millionaires -- and another top conservative. Not only that, she offended them to the point that they went out of their way to express to me their unsolicited condemnation ...
Think of it like this, when most people meet a celebrity, they come away star-struck. In fact, they are more likely to overlook imperfections than they are to dwell on them. What is it about Jeri that has had the exact opposite reaction?
Political candidates in this environment can ill afford to offend voters, much less major donors. It is clear to me that Jeri is hurting -- not helping -- Fred's chances.
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Gee, Matt, no comments about that outfit she was wearing? I mean, how could she wear that dress with those shoes? And I heard from someone who knew someone who once knew her that she isn't even that NICE.... |
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Fred and Jeri are in over their heads.
The rumor that she is a lawyer is not true, but the Fred camp has been happy to let it go uncorrected. |
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Son, you need to learn to fight like a grown-up.
All this below the belt 'stuff' that you print about Jeri and Fred is reflectin' REAL badly on your man Mitt.
Stop it or you're gonna lose most all'a your audience. |
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I'm sure that she is most likely a "Full Blown Snob", and being thrown into a Hollywood environment constantly for the wife of a "Moderate" would create some defenses. But rumors have it that Rudy's wife has a ways to go before she has the "Charm" of Hillary Clinton! Now, that's scary. |
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I'm sure she could have won the hearts, minds and checkbooks by dissing her hubby and agreeing with the insatiable. |
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I don't think it sits well with a number of conseratives that Fred Thompson has a "trophy wife."
But Mr. Lewis is right, it matters only to the extent she affects the Thompson campaign.
Although, Jeri already has affected the campaign.
For political junkies, it's already legend that she "had fired" several higher up campaign staffers, and ran around, giving orders and commanding strategy.
That's not typical political spouse activity.
So, now, she's under the microscope.
And we hear actions that suggest, she really doesn't understand political etiquette, or maybe I should say plain old fashioned politeness.
Jeri seems like a wild cat (Fred's a lucky man), but he needs to take her aside and have a heart to heart chat. If he can't do that he doesn't deserve to be president.
Frankly, the perception that a trophy wife is running your campaign doesn't make you look strong.
Jeri needs to stay in the background and stop wearing sequin low cut dresses. |
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I couldn't agree more. Well said. |
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I like her and this petty bit*hin is so, um, democrat. You have better things to do, so do them. |
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You forgot the most telling sin of all...
SHE'S NOT ANN ROMNEY!!!!
..which would, of course have made Fred...Mitt.
Which is who you'd rather have been talking about in the first place.
(I know - 'be still, your pattering little heart' - I'll give you a moment to regain your composure)
Sure you wouldn't like some cheese with that whine?
- MuscleDaddy |
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...when Jeri worked the room.
Is that disrespectful, too?
Hillary delenda est. |
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this whole group needs to take a long look at Judith ....Rudy's squeeze...now, there's a real number and I don't mean in a good way...Jeri is very gracious and yes, she is young/but, she is not wearing low cut clothing at all anymore. True, she does have a lot more going for her than the other wives......in that dept. Some things are difficult to hide.....??? |
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