Sounds like people are complaining because he’s not following the “spirit” of the regulations.

Whenever someone complains about the “spirit” of a law or regulation, they’re really just saying “you’re beating me and you’re doing it legally.”

I think it’s good strategy on his part, as it splits potential Republican donors into those who are supporting another candidate, and those who might support Fred. And really, it’s only August, and primaries aren’t till February.

Why engage in the long slough of early primary campaigning, with the short-attention span public, when he can enter in 6 months prior to the first primary, and get more bang for his buck.

Also, he’s getting far more press by not fully committing, then he probably would otherwise.

For the most part, I agree. This marathon campaign season has been nigh on unbearable. I understand why a candidate with no name recognition might jump in early, but the run-up to Election 2008 has been ridiculous.

As for FDT, from what I hear it is taking time to set up the infrastructure so that they can make a clean break out of the starting gate. The only problem is that they can’t do anything too candidate-y or the exploratory phase will be deemed over. So, the price FDT pays for getting in late is having to sit there and take it for awhile as the declared candidates take pot shots.

I think it’s good strategy on his part, as it splits potential Republican donors into those who are supporting another candidate, and those who might support Fred. And really, it’s only August, and primaries aren’t till February.

Why engage in the long slough of early primary campaigning, with the short-attention span public, when he can enter in 6 months prior to the first primary, and get more bang for his buck.

Also, he’s getting far more press by not fully committing, then he probably would otherwise.