Freddie, We Hardly Knew Ye

by digby

Remember those halcyon days, oh about six months ago, when every gasbag in the country tried to convince us that Frederick of Hollywood (h/t Rick Perlstein) was the walking incarnation of Ronald Reagan, and therefore destined to lead us out of the wilderness (and directly to the craft service table for hot cheese puffs?)

Here was his electrifying announcement on Jay Leno:

It’s hard to believe that man hasn’t run away with the nomination, isn’t it?

Sad, sad news, my friends. Fredmania may be over.

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