Thompson’s Possible Endorsement by NYC Firefighters
13 July 2007An interesting possible turn of events…
Possible Presidential Candidate Fred Thompson Meets On Giuliani’s Turf
Possible GOP presidential candidate Fred Thompson had two meetings on Rudolph Giuliani’s home turf today.
Thompson met with Michael Long, head of the state conservative party and with Steve Cassidy, president of the firefighters union. Yesterday, the International Association of Fire Fighters released a video, criticizing Giuliani’s handling of 9/11.
When asked about the controversy, the former Tennessee senator, a Republican, refused to weigh in and would not comment on Giuliani’s record on 9/11.
“I have the greatest respect for Steve and his organization and what they’re doing,” said Thompson. “I’ve read about it but I don’t have enough knowledge about it, and I have not looked into it enough to even have an opinion with regard to it.”
“New York is on the front lines and ought to be treated that way by the federal government,” said Thompson.
As for his meeting with Chairman Long, the two men said they talked about national security, the economy, and immigration. Long, who was joined by former New York Senator Al D’Amato, says it’s too soon to decide who he’s going to endorse, but it sounds like Thompson has the advantage.
“Clearly the senator is philosophically closer to the leaders of our party than some of the other candidates, but we are wide open on that,” said Long.
D’Amato, who has had his differences with Giuliani over the years, has already pledged his allegiance to Thompson.
Thompson has not officially entered the race. He says he’ll make a decision soon, on his time frame.
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