Protester removed from Fred Thompson event

[babylonsister]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/25/protester-removed-from-fred-thompson-event/

July 25, 2007
Protester removed from Fred Thompson event

A protester questioned Thompson’s conservatism Wednesday.

HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) – A woman screaming “you’re not a real conservative, sir” was removed by police from a welcoming reception for likely GOP presidential candidate Fred Thompson Wednesday morning. A second protester was also taken from the room.

Houston police officers escorted the woman — as well as a man — from the hangar at Hobby Airport, where Thompson was shaking hands with a crowd of supporters. They were not arrested.

The woman questioned Thompson as he talked to reporters. She asked him why he was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and noted that the organization supported the North American Union with Canada and Mexico.

After the woman interrupted Thompson by questioning his conservative credentials, the likely candidate said, “Don’t fuss at me. You asked me a question. Let me answer it.” He told the woman, “I try to learn as much as I can from all viewpoints.”

Later, she shouted at Thompson as the news conference ended. Police officers took her outside a fenced area near the hangar, and stood with her until the former Tennessee senator departed.

[Ron Green]

1. Put her in a Free Speech Zone, so she'll shut up.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Ha!

Thompson is getting it from the righties! That's great! Reminds me of a DUer who told a conservative co-worker about Thompson lobbying for pro-abortion groups. Turned her off Thompson faster than a toad catching a fly.

[Bake]

7. That was me (or at least I was one of 'em)

Now she's asking me for links and stuff so she can show her husband!

One at a time ... one at a time!

Bake

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. Kudos for you doing that!

You have been an inspiration to others!

[TwilightGardener]

3. She wasn't from Fox News--she had to go.

[NeedleCast]

4. There are people that think

Thompson isn't conservative enough? Scary.

[BlueStater]

5. He's EXACTLY the sort of thing this country needs right now

:sarcasm:

[RB TexLa]

6. "Don't fuss at me"

"I'm runnin' fer President, yaaa'll"

[Crankie Avalon]

8. Wow, did you watch the video? She sounded like she was in tears. nt

[TwilightGardener]

10. I think she was a Ron Paul girl. That's who would take issue with CFR and NAFTA.