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Blackburn endorses Fred Thompson
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/politics/article/0,1426,MCA_1496_5555307,00.html ^ | 5/25/2007 | Bartholomew Sullivan

Posted on 05/25/2007 10:59:23 AM PDT by NoobRep

Blackburn endorses Fred Thompson By Bartholomew Sullivan sullivanb@shns.com May 25, 2007

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee co-chair of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's presidential campaign and a national co-chair of Women for Romney, on Friday endorsed former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson.

A Blackburn spokesman said in April that Blackburn would reassess her commitment to Romney -- "cross that bridge" -- when and if Thompson decided to run. But on Friday morning, the Draft Fred Thompson 2008 committee, released a statement quoting Blackburn.

"Our nation faces challenging times that requires (sic) vision and leadership. I know Fred Thompson is the right leader for these times," it said. "I sincerely hope that Fred Thompson will choose to seek the Republican nomination for President of the United States. He has my wholehearted support and I encourage my fellow Tennesseans and Americans to stand with us."

Blackburn's press secretary did not respond to requests for further comment except to say by email that Blackburn was out of the country on with a congressional delegation to Copenhagen, Berlin, Brussels and London to study global warming. Blackburn's district includes parts of eastern Shelby County.

Romney spokesman Gail Gitcho said Blackburn called Romney to tell him of her decision to back Thompson "should he decide to run," and said the campaign wishes her well.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: fred; fredthompson; rfr; runfredrun; thompson
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Woot!
1 posted on 05/25/2007 10:59:23 AM PDT by NoobRep
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To: NoobRep

whoa! Romney cannot be too thrilled.


2 posted on 05/25/2007 11:00:59 AM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: NoobRep

I’m guessing a few endorsers in tennessee will jump ship when Fred announces.


3 posted on 05/25/2007 11:01:37 AM PDT by CharlesWayneCT
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To: NoobRep

Look for many more to dump the McCain, Guiliani and Romney campaigns for a real winner.


4 posted on 05/25/2007 11:02:36 AM PDT by proudpapa (Thompson and/or Hunter.)
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To: Politicalmom; Sturm Ruger; xsmommy; STARWISE; greyfoxx39; jellybean; Beelzebubba; bnelson44

Check THIS out ;)


5 posted on 05/25/2007 11:04:44 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet -Fred'08)
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To: SE Mom

sounds GOOD!


6 posted on 05/25/2007 11:05:42 AM PDT by xsmommy
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To: NoobRep

In Before the Fred Ping!! Woohoo! :-)


7 posted on 05/25/2007 11:06:41 AM PDT by pillut48 (CJ in TX --Soccer Mom, Bible Thumper and Proud! RUN, FRED, RUN!!!)
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To: proudpapa
Rep. Blackburn decided not to settle for less. The stakes are just too high this election cycle.



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8 posted on 05/25/2007 11:10:07 AM PDT by Josh Painter ("We're sitting here now with essentially open borders." -.Fred Thompson)
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To: pillut48

Jeepers. Can’t I even take a little nap? :)


9 posted on 05/25/2007 11:10:09 AM PDT by Politicalmom ("ARREST ILLEGALS AND SEND THEM BACK WHERE THEY CAME FROM" Fred Thompson)
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10 posted on 05/25/2007 11:10:53 AM PDT by Politicalmom ("ARREST ILLEGALS AND SEND THEM BACK WHERE THEY CAME FROM" Fred Thompson)
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To: SE Mom

SE Mom wrote: “Check THIS out ;)”

This is hugh! No, I’m serial!


11 posted on 05/25/2007 11:12:02 AM PDT by Josh Painter ("We're sitting here now with essentially open borders." -.Fred Thompson)
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To: CharlesWayneCT

Which will send Romney back down in the polls after his recent resurgence, in perfect time to become Fred’s Veep.


12 posted on 05/25/2007 11:13:35 AM PDT by RockinRight (Fred Thompson in 2008: It can be morning in America, again.)
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To: SE Mom

Great!


13 posted on 05/25/2007 11:13:45 AM PDT by greyfoxx39 (Thanks congress and President Bush, I'm feeling very non-multi-culti today!)
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To: NoobRep
This hurts Romney really badly. Marsha is a representative has a lot of gravitas and her endorsement of Fred, speaks well for Fred.

That being said she is from Tennessee and she probably knows Fred really well, so it is not a huge shock.

14 posted on 05/25/2007 11:13:49 AM PDT by nowandlater
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To: Politicalmom

I am not from Tennessee, please inform me of Fred Thompson’s REAL record while in the Senate (hey if you do, you all may gain a real suppoter in me)!


15 posted on 05/25/2007 11:15:34 AM PDT by JSDude1 (www.pence08.com.)
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please inform me of Fred Thompson’s REAL record while in the Senate

Click on the link in #10 above.

16 posted on 05/25/2007 11:19:51 AM PDT by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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To: NoobRep

But I thought he’s entering too late, can’t get the people, can’t get the money, has no “fire in the belly”, and he might have even jaywalked once!


17 posted on 05/25/2007 11:22:21 AM PDT by kevkrom ("Government is too important to leave up to the government" - Fred Dalton Thompson)
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To: proudpapa

Look for many more to dump the McCain, Guiliani and Romney campaigns for a real winner.”

If the “amnesty” bill becomes law, will it really matter who is President?


18 posted on 05/25/2007 11:22:55 AM PDT by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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To: Politicalmom

Not with the Fred Express on the way! LOL! :-)


19 posted on 05/25/2007 11:25:51 AM PDT by pillut48 (CJ in TX --Soccer Mom, Bible Thumper and Proud! RUN, FRED, RUN!!!)
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20 posted on 05/25/2007 11:26:58 AM PDT by pillut48 (CJ in TX --Soccer Mom, Bible Thumper and Proud! RUN, FRED, RUN!!!)
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