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Thompson drops out, Drudge reports possible VP bid

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Former Sen. Fred Thompson issued the following statement regarding his candidacy –
Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so […]

Quote of the Day

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Well, I think Fred needs some Metamucil. I think it would help a lot if he gets some. You know, he was in a bad mood last night.
- Mike Huckabee on Fred Thompson.
Thompson attacks Huckabee’s policy stances and Huckabee tells him that he needs Metamucil. That’s what I want in a President, illogic!

Rumor: Thompson plans to drop out, endorse Romney

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

A CR Nation mole in Iowa reports that there is a rumor circulating that Fred Thompson’s campaign predicts a poor showing in Iowa, despite a last minute campaign push throughout the state.
So, poor that Fred has planned to drop out of the race tomorrow and endorse Mitt Romney.

Fred speaks to Iowa Republicans

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Long winded, folksy, and lacking excitement. You know, typical Fred Thompson.

Quote of the Day: Think before you speak…

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

I’m not particularly interested in running for president.
- Current Republican presidential primary candidate, Fred Thompson
Why would you vote for someone that apparently doesn’t care?…

Fred vs. the Press

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Maybe instead of debates, there could be a candidate snowball fight. That would be far more entertaining. And Iowa always has snow.

“I’m not doing hand shows today”

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Fred Thompson, with the highlight of yesterday’s otherwise uneventful debate:

They hate me!

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Question: What does Fred Thompson and Hillary Clinton have in common?
Answer: They are both victims of the right-wing attack machine known as Fox News.
Thompson went off on Fox News host Chris Wallace in an interview.

My favorite part: Thompson’s reaction when asked, “Do you know of anyone who thinks you’ve run a great campaign?” The look […]

Thompson releases tax plan

Monday, November 26th, 2007

The Club for Growth praised Senator Fred Thompson for the release of his pro-growth tax reform plan this morning on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace. The plan will:
Permanently extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts
Permanently repeal the Death Tax
Repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax
Reduce the corporate tax rate to no more […]

Thompson releases immigration plan

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

A politician finally gets it…Attrition by enforcement is what makes the most sense.
As Fred Thompson said these words, he released his comprehensive plan for immigration reform. A topic which MA 5th demonstrated may be a winning issue for Republican candidates next fall.
Some highlights of Thompson’s plan include:
No Amnesty
Enforce Existing Federal Laws
Increased Border Security: […]

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