Thompson To Offer Daily Commentary On ABCRadio.com

RadioInk ^ | 4/25/07

[areafiftyone]

Very Kewl - I think I can get it on WABC on AM here in NYC

[EggsAckley]

This is a good sign. I’ve been hesitant to jump on the Fred bandwagon, but some how this news seems really positive.

[areafiftyone]

He is very much in demand as a speaker too. He’s been doing quite a few speaking engagements.

[Moose4]

I wonder if this means he’s less likely to run. I really hope he does run.

}:-)4

[justshutupandtakeit]

Does this seem consistent with him running? There have been claims that the reason he would not immediately announce was because of pre-existent contractual obligations and problems with the equal time requirements.

This seems like another obstacle to a quick announcement.

[areafiftyone]

Well I kept saying he would not announce until September but that was quickly shot down so maybe I was wrong after all. I guess he figures he can cover more bases in case he decides not to run. He seems like he has opportunities everywhere not just for president. THAT MAN IS IN DEMAND!!! He is very Kewl! Better to keep all your options open.

[greyfoxx39]

Does this seem consistent with him running? There have been claims that the reason he would not immediately announce was because of pre-existent contractual obligations and problems with the equal time requirements.

This seems like another obstacle to a quick announcement

I'm afraid you are correct. The liberal proponents of the "fairness doctrine" will jump all over this if Fred announces. Darn, I am a supporter of his.

[dc-zoo]

This must be what Brit Hume was talking about last night on his show. They were wondering if this means Fred won’t run.

[Charles Henrickson]

Hmmm . . . story posted by one of the leading Rudyphiles around here. I bet you guys are hoping this means FDT won’t run, since he would be Rudy’s worst nightmare.

[spectre]

I'm not comfortable with this.

sw

[areafiftyone]

LOL Brit Hume said this first and the rumor came out on FR by other freepers. I just found the story on my e-mail google alerts on Fred Thompson. I have google alerts on all candidates. Any story that is out and any internet mention of any candidates I get alerts from. FT is no different.

[mysterio]

I like Fred's fill ins for Paul Harvey. Honestly, though, I think Paul's son should take over when Paul finally retires (if he ever does.)

I'm a big fan of "The Rest of the Story."

[areafiftyone]

I don’t think FT will take over the Paul Harvey. I think he’s still leaving the option open for running for president.

[AFPhys]

I agree with you about not announcing any time soon.

The “conventional wisdom” of Morris and other talking heads who are pushing for clarity about who is running early and are trying to say anybody who doesn’t announce early has no chance, are going to be challenged by some very late announcers who I believe will leap in the polls over candidates the voters are tired of. This is not simply my belief: Mr.Newt has stated similar suspicions.

[areafiftyone]

I think FT is doing the same thing Newt is. He will run only if he thinks he is needed. I think that he’s not in any hurry. I don’t know how binding radio contracts are compared to TV contracts. They may not be that binding at all.

[PurpleMan]

As I recall, this is exactly what Renaldus Magnus did, albeit for a longer period of time before he ran.

[areafiftyone]

(((PING))))

[Politicalmom]

This will not fall under the equal time rule if:

“Stations who gave time to candidates on regularly scheduled newscasts, news interviews shows, documentaries (assuming the candidate wasn’t the primary focus of the documentary), or on-the-spot news events would not have to offer equal time to other candidates for that office.”

This is a completely shrewd move, and will not be an obstacle to his announcing, IMO. I think this is part of Fred wanting to revolutionize campaign. The fact that he IS popular for this kind of thing can only be a great sign.

[areafiftyone]

Like I said - he’s not in any hurry and will do it on his own time if he decides to run.

[CedarDave]

You do realize that if Fred Thompson had signed a deal with ABC that would preclude him from running for president it would be a major news story and if Fox had exclusive info it would be their top story, right?

Let's not spread unsubstantiated rumors about a potential conservative candidate when it's obvious that what happened is either being misreported or the story means nothing.

Confirmation.