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Fred Thompson Premieres as Presidential Candidate
09/04/2007 - Print
This Editorial from NYDailyNews examines the impact of the pending Thompson candidacy, and touts Fred Thompson’s solid conservative credentials.
NYDailyNews Editorial
David Broder Impressed with Fred
08/16/2007 - Print
David Broder came away impressed with Fred Thompson after spending two hours with him, and presented his positive views in this Washington Post article.
David Broder
What Fred Thompson Knows About Hillary
06/21/2007 - Print
This article from WorldNetDaily, by Emmy Award winning Jack Cashill, examines the possibility of a Thompson / Clinton general election battle. In 1997, then-Sen. Thompson chaired a committee that investigated what he rightly called “the most corrupt political campaign in modern history.” Hillary’s fingerprints were all over that campaign. Fred Thompson is well aware of the Clinton campaign tactics.
WorldNetDaily
Is Fred Thompson a Small-Government Conservative
05/31/2007 - Print
This article on the CATO@LIBERTY site examines the records and philosophies of the Republican contenders, and concludes that Fred Thompson is the small-government conservative in the group.
Small Government Conservative
AP Story by Liz Sidoti
05/23/2007 - Print
Article explores signs indicating a Fred Thompson run for the Presidency.
Signs Point to Thompson
CNN Morning America segment
05/08/2007 - Video
This CNN segment explores the appeal of Fred Thompson. Surprisingly positive for CNN.
The Thompson Wait
New York Times Report - A Preview of Fred Thompson’s Potential Candidacy
05/05/2007 - Video
At an appearance in California, the former senator offered a preview what his presidential candidacy might look like.
New York Times Report
A Wide Open 2008 GOP Convention
04/26/2007 - Print
This is a fictional account of on open GOP convention in 2008. Though it is written as fiction, the conditions exist that could make it reality. In any case, it is a very interesting article.
Open GOP Convention 2008
Neil Cavuto’s Common Sense
04/13/2007 - Video
Don’t judge a man by the size of his entourage. This video gives some insight into the type of man we have in Fred Thompson.
Watch Common Sense
National Polls
Fred Thompson Takes Lead in Zogby Poll
07/17/2007 - Print
This is the first Zogby poll that has Fred Thompson in the lead, as he overtakes Giulliani by a margin of 22% to 21%. The trend is obvious, and this is why there have been so many attacks over the last couple weeks.
Zogby Poll
Fred Thompson Still on Top
07/03/2007 - Print
This Rasmussen poll shows Fred Thompson maintaining the lead among Republican candidates. Rasmussen showed Thompson catch up to tie with Rudy on June 12. Fred Thompson has led in every poll since then.
Rassmussen Poll
Fred Thompson Popular Poll Choice
06/16/2007 - Print
This Politico article takes an in depth look at the status of the Republican race at this point, and analyzes the recent trends. The author looks at several recent polls and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. Fred Thompson appears to be in a very good position at this time.
Is Fred the Choice?
Fred Instead?
06/13/2007 - Print
NY Daily News article cites the latest Los Angeles Times-Bloomberg survey indicating that Fred Thompson has surged into second place and is nearing a statistical tie with Guiliani. Guiliani is at 26%, Thompson at 21%, McCain at 12%. Fred Thompson continues his surge.
Fred Instead?
Latest AP-Ipsos Poll
06/10/2007 - Print
This Associated Press article in the Chicago Sun Times discusses the “Fred Factor” seen in the latest AP-Ipsos poll. Guiliani at 27%, McCain at 19%, Thompson at 17% and Romney at 10%. A statistical tie between Fred Thompson and McCain for second place.
AP-Ipsos Poll
Rasmussen Poll
05/24/2007 - Print
This Rasmussen poll shows Guiliani at 26%, McCain at 18%, Thompson at 15% and Romney at 14%. Still a statistical tie between Fred Thompson and Romney for third place.
Rasmussen Poll
Rasmussen Poll
05/22/2007 - Print
This Rasmussen poll shows Romney surging into a statistical tie with Fred Thompson for third place. Most of this poll was conducted prior to the furor over the immigration bill.
Rasmussen Poll
Harris Poll
05/15/2007 - Print
This Harris poll shows Fred Thompson inching up to a second place tie among likely voters in Republican primary.
Harris Poll
Latest News
Fred Thompson Answers Latest Criticism from MSM
07/11/2007 - Print
Article on PowerLineBlog by Fred Thompson: “A Lawyer Who is a Prospective Candidate” answers his critics regarding legal cases he has worked on over the past 30 years.
FDT Answers MSM
S.C. Republicans Drawn to Fred Thompson
06/27/2007 - Print
Associated Press article reporting on the increasing support that Fred Thompson is drawing, and reports on today’s meeting with S.C. Republicans.
S.C. Support
Fred Thompson to Make First Trip Since Forming Presidential Committee
06/08/2007 - Print
Associated Press article announcing that Fred Thompson plans to attend a GOP fundraising event in South Carolina, an early primary state, on June 27th.
Campaign Tour Begins
Fred Thompson Will Use Web
05/30/2007 - Print
USA Today article from interview with Fred Thompson today. Fred says that he will use the internet to “go right to the people.”
Fred Will Go Right to the People
Fred Will Run!
Fred Thompson Will Run
05/30/2007 - Print
This article in the Politico reports on Fred Thompson’s pre-announcement activities, and hints at his formal entry into the race around July 4th.
Fred Will Run
Stealth Candidate Ramps Up Game
05/13/2007 - Print
This article in the Politico gives some details and opinions from Fred Thompson’s speech to the Council for National Policy on May 12, 2007.
Stealth Candidate Ramps Up Game
Fred Thompson Speech at Lincoln Club 05/04/2007
05/04/2007 - Video
This link is to the video of the full speech. The video is 33 minutes long, but it clearly demonstrates why we need Fred Thompson. Well worth a half hour of your time. Much more productive than watching anything on TV.
Full Video of Speech
AP Story on Cookeville, Tennessee Rally
04/28/2007 - Print
AP article “Tenn. rally urges Fred Thompson to run for president”
Cookeville Rally on the Hill
Report on Fred Thompson’s meeting with Republican leaders in Washington
04/19/2007 - Print
New York Times article “G.O.P. All Ears as Ex-Senator Weighs Bid”
Fred Thompson’s meeting on the Hill
Story by Michael Reagan publiched in the Salem, Oregon StatesmanJournal
04/15/2007 - Print
Michael Reagan comments on possible Fred Thompson candidacy
The Walls Between Thompson and the White House
AP Story regarding Fred Thompson’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
04/11/2007 - Print
AP Story
Senator Thompson on his diagnosis and battle with lymphoma
04/11/2007 - Video
Interview with Neil Cavuto
Senator Thompson on his possible run for the Presidency
04/11/2007 - Video
Fred Thompson discusses possibilities
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