Posted on 08/15/2007 12:20:09 PM PDT by SmithL
Will the leading non-candidate for the Republican presidential nomination get into the race in time for a debate next month in New Hampshire?
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson is expected to get into the race in early September, about the time of the Sept. 5 debate at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. But Thompson’s unofficial White House campaign says no date has been set for any announcement.
Asked today by a Nashville radio commentator whether Sept. 5 is likely to be the day, Thompson said: “I can’t give you a particular date, but sounds like you’re in the neighborhood.
“I’m taking the time that I’ve got allotted to me to get my team together, to get my act together.”
He travels to Iowa on Friday for his first visit to the leadoff caucus state. Thompson’s first visit to New Hampshire was in June, when he spoke at a party fundraiser in Bedford.
Washington has been buzzing about the timing of a formal announcement for weeks, with traditional media outlets and online entities breathlessly reporting the supposed date.
First it was supposed to be July 4. Then, sometime that holiday week. Then by the end of that month.
Then, Thompson decided to wait until the fall to become a full-fledged candidate. That allowed him to skip several debates, and, instead, spend the time working on strategy and policy. The current run of “Law & Order” shows also will be over by then, meaning Thompson doesn’t run into legal issues over how much TV air time he gets as a candidate.
In recent days, various reports have definitively said Thompson’s announcement is scheduled for Labor Day, Sept. 3. But Thompson officials say anyone reporting a precise date is jumping the gun.
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Of course he’s ‘taking time’. That’s what lazy people do!
This article is silly. How would someone so old and sick possibly ‘jump a gun’?? The very idea is laughable.
Did you see how nice Mitt’s hair looked today?
The current run of “Law & Order” shows also will be over by then, meaning Thompson doesn’t run into legal issues over how much TV air time he gets as a candidate.
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that’s the real reason.
BTW, don’t bet on the numbers dropping off. Some are just tired of typing against the wind...
If my count is right! It is only 46 days till “The Great October Surprise”....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
Lex, do you want to post your Lucy pic?
He’s only taking time, because he’s awaiting marching orders from the Council on Foreign Relations. That’s where his orders come from. As soon as the signals get to him from the mothership, he’ll be able to announce a date.
Hunter McRomney 2008!!
Yup, been expalining that too, but it takes a pretty big stick sometimes...
Aw, come on...let the Rudybooster bet. I’ll gladly take his money. :p
The number of Fredheads is dropping off? I see he’s still neck and neck with Rudy..
Most Americans (unlike us!) are paying no attention to the nominations at this point- it’s August.
Stay tuned- the best is yet to come from Fred:)
AP recirculating old Politico / MSM lies.
You can practically hear the AP reporting stamping his angry little feet, LOL!
Fred,
Jump in please. I’m ready to be inspired.
He’s so dreamy...
Makes Fred just look so old and worn out...,
And that hair! Oh, girl...
Don’t tell me you’re a Giuliani man!
I can wait until September 4 or 5....seems reasonable to me.
Oops, forgot we are on FR again, sorry...
Are you stamping your feet impatiently too?
LOL
Candy, meet baby...
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