Most of the big conservative bloggers are staying neutral so far in the Republican presidential race so it is significant when many of them come out in praise of an ad run by a specific candidate:CapQ readers want to have an eggnog with him, and now we know why. Fred Thompson just released the best Christmas ad in this cycle, one in which no one will find floating crosses, holiday fruitcake, downer lighting, and especially tone-deaf "gifts" of expanded entitlements under the Christmas tree. Instead, Thompson reminds us that we have other Americans than Presidential candidates to keep in our thoughts on this holiday: Thompson knows how to hit the right buttons, and do it with class.The ad has a smooth, jazzy piano playing "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" in the background with still pictures of our troops. The simple caption: "This Holiday Season, let us reflect on their courage and Sacrifice." The ad can be seen here. Ed Morrissey is talking about the...(Read Full Post)