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Fred Thompson Helps Libby
US News&World Report ^ | 3-13-07 | Paul Bedard

Posted on 03/14/2007 7:04:12 AM PDT by STARWISE

In a move that suggests he's not worried that backing convicted perjurer Lewis "Scooter" Libby will hurt his presidential chances, former Sen. Fred Thompson is planning to host several fundraisers to help the former Cheney aide pay his legal fees.

In fact, allies of Thompson are trying to bring attention to the Law and Order actor/politician's move and call for a presidential pardon as a demonstration that he sticks with friends no matter what the political outcome.

"Give Fred props on the pardon advocacy," says one pal. "And he's raising money for the www.scooterlibby.com defense fund."

Thompson, working with GOP operative Mary Matalin, has helped raise $4 million for the fund so far, and a defense fund organizer today said that the duo is looking to hold more fundraisers in the spring for Libby's conviction appeal; the dates are still being worked out.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; fred; fredthompson; gofredgo; runfredrun; scooterlibby; straightshooter; thompson
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To: SmoothTalker

So, who IS Fred Thompson? All of a sudden he's in the news and everyone knows who he is.....


21 posted on 03/14/2007 7:43:25 AM PDT by bboop (Stealth Tutor)
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To: SmoothTalker

The irony here is that Thompson has these "star power" credentials from his various movie and TV roles and, yet, he's the one viable candidate who doesn't come into the whole process looking like it's some political version of "American Idol". I like what he says and I think he's telling the truth. I can't say the same about "Rudy McRomney".


22 posted on 03/14/2007 7:45:00 AM PDT by Emmett McCarthy
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To: bboop


http://imdb.com/name/nm0000669/bio


23 posted on 03/14/2007 7:45:45 AM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: GBA
Agreed it's too early for most.

Unfortunately for the first time in history the vast majority of states - 20 and counting, (including big ones like Texas and Calif.) are all rushing to hold common primaries on Feb 5 of 2008.

Thus it is highly probable that both the dem and the Rep candidates will be decided on that day.

Any candidates still in the race in Sept 07 (just six months away) will need to secure many 10s of millions by December 2007 - i.e. in order to wage what will essentially be a nation-wide primary race on Feb 5th
24 posted on 03/14/2007 7:46:35 AM PDT by VRWCTexan (History has a long memory - but still repeats itself)
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To: SmoothTalker

One thing about Thompson, is that since he was in the liberal "Belly of the Beast", Hollywood, is that he knows how the liberals play, he's seen it up close, like Reagan, when he was the head of SAG. That I think gives him an advantage.


25 posted on 03/14/2007 7:46:59 AM PDT by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Championship U)
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To: STARWISE

This is a great example of what Republicans should do when faced with political machinations from the left...

Unapologetically stand for what's right. And be willing to use all the powers at their disposal to do it.


26 posted on 03/14/2007 7:50:55 AM PDT by olderwiser
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To: freepertoo

Yep. Me too. I'd like to see more of him. I could get jazzed about his candidacy.


27 posted on 03/14/2007 7:52:37 AM PDT by Obadiah (Yes, I do question Democrat's patriotism.)
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To: skikvt

And stands up for his friends..............the man can't be a Republican?????????


28 posted on 03/14/2007 7:52:54 AM PDT by newcthem (Madison doesn't have residents..........only inmates.)
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To: STARWISE

29 posted on 03/14/2007 8:04:33 AM PDT by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: STARWISE; Howlin; carlo3b; girlangler; KoRn; Shortstop7; Lunatic Fringe; beyond the sea; ...
In a move that suggests he's not worried that backing convicted perjurer Lewis "Scooter" Libby will hurt his presidential chances, former Sen. Fred Thompson is planning to host several fundraisers to help the former Cheney aide pay his legal fees.

A Republican who stands by his friends? Refreshing!

Sign the Fred Thompson for President Petiton

Join the Draft Fred Thompson Bandwagon


▲ Click the box to see where he stands on the issues. ▲

If you'd like to be added to the Fred Thompson list, let Howlin or me know.

30 posted on 03/14/2007 8:05:10 AM PDT by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: STARWISE
FDT bump


31 posted on 03/14/2007 8:07:21 AM PDT by APRPEH (id theft info available on my profile page)
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To: Havok

Me to and my donations.


32 posted on 03/14/2007 8:07:32 AM PDT by ONEBYEONE
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To: jellybean
FDT News:

bumper stickers now available from draftfredthompson.com


33 posted on 03/14/2007 8:13:30 AM PDT by APRPEH (id theft info available on my profile page)
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To: jellybean
If you'd like to be added to the Fred Thompson list, let Howlin or me know.

Thompson for POTUS....I like it.

Add me to your list....

34 posted on 03/14/2007 8:20:45 AM PDT by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: bboop

Former sentator from Tennessee. Put Al Gore's old senate seat in the Republican column.

Left the Senate for more honest labor.


35 posted on 03/14/2007 8:22:42 AM PDT by PAR35
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To: All

I've always liked this guy.

And he can communicate and connect, but he's still tough.

I did not vote for Bush the first time, but I did the second time because we were at war. But for 4 election cycles, I've been underwhelmed by the Republican choice.

Thompson makes me sit up and take notice.


36 posted on 03/14/2007 8:37:41 AM PDT by Madeleine Ward
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To: Donald Rumsfeld Fan; Howlin
Add me to your list....

Welcome aboard the train. :)

37 posted on 03/14/2007 9:16:19 AM PDT by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: STARWISE

This is great news!!


38 posted on 03/14/2007 9:18:00 AM PDT by diamond6 (Everyone who is for abortion has been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: westmichman

See post #33 for bumper stickers.


39 posted on 03/14/2007 9:21:34 AM PDT by jellybean (FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT! Proud to be an Ann-droid and a Steyn-aholic)
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To: STARWISE
Why would anyone send money to a millionaire. I am sorry that he got himself into some trouble, but come on. I am sick of criminals who are rich getting a free ride. President Clinton got off scott free from his legal costs and now this guy wants a free ride. This is not right.
40 posted on 03/14/2007 9:23:59 AM PDT by napscoordinator
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