[doug from upland]

Breaking on FNC today --- it is a possibility

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1794264/posts

[SevenofNine]

Well Doug Fred Thompson did it backward becamse Senator then became actor now may be presidential caindate LOL!

Least Ronnie have several years in Hollywood before he jump into political ring

[wku man]

Anyone know where he comes down on the issues? Borders, gun control, homosexual marriage and adoption, etc.?

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

[Paleo Conservative]

Would this mean we woudn't be allowed to see Law and Order episodes in which Fred Thompson appears? Back before Ronald Reagan was reelected, old Ronald Reagan movies were not shown on TV.

[doug from upland]

THOMPSON, Fred Dalton, (1942 - )

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Senate Years of Service: 1994-2003
Party: Republican


THOMPSON, Fred Dalton, a Senator from Tennessee; born in Sheffield, Ala., on August 19, 1942; attended the public schools in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; graduated from Memphis State University 1964; received J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University 1967; admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1967 and commenced the practice of law; assistant U.S. attorney 1969-1972; minority counsel, Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (“Watergate Committee”) 1973-1974; special counsel to Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander 1980; special counsel, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 1980-1981; special counsel, Senate Intelligence Committee 1982; member, Tennessee Appellate Court Nominating Commission 1985-1987; actor; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in the November 8, 1994, special election to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 3, 1997, left vacant by the resignation of Albert Gore, Jr.; took the oath of office on December 2, 1994; reelected in 1996 for the term ending January 3, 2003; not a candidate for reelection in 2002; chair, Committee on Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Fifth and One Hundred Sixth Congresses; One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 20, 2001-June 6, 2001]); resumed acting career.

[capt. norm]

I'm with ya' DFU.

I've been worried about our line-up of contenders so far and many of them have been 'hold your nose and vote Republican' types that are flawed in one way or another, or are so unknown that there's no way they could win.

Now I am optimistic about the 2008 election.

[Barrett 50BMG]

let me google Fred Thompson to find out who he is, hang on...

[Salvey]

Giuliani has lost valuable campaign papers, which might compromise a promising candidacy.

What? Perhaps the most stupid comment I've read in ages. I can think of several things which might Compromise Rudy's candidacy, but losing some papers ain't one of them.

[Barrett 50BMG]

http://bioguide.congress.gov THOMPSON, Fred Dalton

[Hardastarboard]

I actually find Mr. Thompson to be a respectably good actor, as well. I've enjoyed most of the roles I've seen him in. I was almost glad he want back to acting, but I'd certainly like to see him as President as well.

[proudmilitarymrs]

I'd be willing to gander a "yeah"!!

[paul51]

He also knows the Senate very well, although he has not been a member of the Senate for five years

Smart enough to disassociate himself from that pathetic pack

[msnimje]

They talked about this on the Fox News "panel" tonight and none of the three "Krauthamer, Kondrake, Barnes) thought he would actually run or that he would be a particularly good POTUS.

[doug from upland]

DRAFT THOMPSON BLOG, with voting record info -- http://draftfredthompson.com/

[gonzo]

It'll be the 'Hunter-Thompson' ticket.

Just thought I'd say it over here .......... FRegards

[D-Chivas]

I forgot that Fred Thompson won after Al Gore Jr left.

[LibFreeOrDie]

Photos of Fred and the Missus:

http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/2412/Events/2412/FredDalton_Kambo_2275635_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Thompson,%20Fred%20Dalton

http://www.redkingpix.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio4/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Celebrities&image=042906Thompson.jpg&img=0&search=Jeri%20Kehn&cat=all&tt=&bool=phrase

[doug from upland]

[b4its2late]

Never even crossed my mind..... but he might just be the right fit.

[Huck]

This essay has got to gall Duncan Hunter people.