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Thompson 'taking time' to make GOP prez announcement
AP via KnoxNews ^ | 8/15/7

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.


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: electionpresident; elections; fredthompson; fredwho; gop; hunterites; republicans; rudymcromney; runfredrun
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To: latina4dubya
a little too crunchy...

But not the fly away, thin hair of Edwards.

61 posted on 08/15/2007 1:07:27 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: SmithL

President Fred Thompson: “ Now folks, we are indeed looking at the problem of a couple of million or so illegals coming into the country every year, and believe me, we are going to, at some point, have some meetings about this and look for a solution and will get back to the American people”.


62 posted on 08/15/2007 1:09:50 PM PDT by Grateful One
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To: ejonesie22
I’m going to hold my breath until he declares!

Hang in there! September 6th is the day! Etched in stone this time. Put it in the bank!

Fred will officially declare his candidacy and simultaneously announce to the world that he has only two weeks to live!

It'll be an emotional rollercoaster for sure. Save your strength for the big day.

63 posted on 08/15/2007 1:10:07 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

Mitt is the only one who has a shot at out metrosexualizing John Edwards.


64 posted on 08/15/2007 1:11:01 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: rogue yam
Oh goody goody goody...

I wonder if he has ordered his wife some of those big long flowers for the big day?

I hope the CFR is hosting the buffet!

What a party! Should be plenty of Mexican wait staff..

I am sure there will be lots of “happy” women, if you know what I mean. Fred is such a stud, he draws them like a magnet...

I hope he gets a nap before he announces though...

hat to wear, what to wear...

65 posted on 08/15/2007 1:18:05 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Vote for the man who will keep those Barbary Pirates at bay, RON PAUL 1816!)
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To: rogue yam

I thought that 7 SEP 07 was the day the Clinton’s will appear in a California Court!!!!....


66 posted on 08/15/2007 1:18:48 PM PDT by GitmoSailor (AZ Cold War Vet===Fairness Doctrine for TV First!!!!!.....I'Am With Fred)
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To: ejonesie22
LOL! You guys don’t need any other camps disrupting your threads.

You’ve already mastered the art of self flagellation!

67 posted on 08/15/2007 1:22:32 PM PDT by airborne (Proud to be a conservative! Proud to support Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: airborne
It kills the monotony...
68 posted on 08/15/2007 1:24:42 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Vote for the man who will keep those Barbary Pirates at bay, RON PAUL 1816!)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

Acccchhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I LOVE it!


69 posted on 08/15/2007 1:25:33 PM PDT by tioga (Instead of "finding" yourself -- CREATE yourself!)
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To: Always Right

OMGosh! That is funny.


70 posted on 08/15/2007 1:27:05 PM PDT by tioga (Instead of "finding" yourself -- CREATE yourself!)
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To: goldstategop

Show some proof. I see no signs of FRedheads “dropping off”.


71 posted on 08/15/2007 1:38:24 PM PDT by Politicalmom (Of the potential GOP front runners, FT has one of the better records on immigration.- NumbersUSA)
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To: ejonesie22
It kills the monotony...

It sure does! 8^)

72 posted on 08/15/2007 1:47:52 PM PDT by airborne (Proud to be a conservative! Proud to support Duncan Hunter for President!)
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To: huckfillary

Sounds like you’re too neurotic to be into politics, if a standard phrase like “Get your act together.” scares you.


73 posted on 08/15/2007 1:50:12 PM PDT by Politicalmom (Of the potential GOP front runners, FT has one of the better records on immigration.- NumbersUSA)
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To: NeoCaveman

“I’m just saying it’s beginning to get close.”

Perfect timing always is. :)


74 posted on 08/15/2007 2:10:23 PM PDT by papasmurf (<<<<< Click there to see my dogs! Oh, and I have FRed one liners, too.)
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To: ejonesie22

I’d vote yoda.


75 posted on 08/15/2007 2:18:01 PM PDT by Rick_Michael (The Anti-Federalists failed....so will the Anti-Frederalists)
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To: Rick_Michael

“Kill the Muslim Radicals I will...

Good campaign them...


76 posted on 08/15/2007 2:19:46 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Vote for the man who will keep those Barbary Pirates at bay, RON PAUL 1816!)
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To: VRWCmember
Lex, do you want to post your Lucy pic?

Nah. I'm not one to spam the same graphic over and over. I'll leave that to the spinners and talking point regurgitators.

77 posted on 08/15/2007 2:40:12 PM PDT by LexBaird (Tyrannosaurus Lex, unapologetic carnivore)
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To: ejonesie22
Dear ejonesie22,

You do realize, don’t you, that Mr. Thompson is just a stalking horse for Mr. Giuliani. Once he’s damaged Mitt and all the others beyond hope, he’ll just drop out and leave the field to the mayor.

A rudybot told me so!!


sitetest

78 posted on 08/15/2007 3:20:58 PM PDT by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: SmithL

i’m tired of waiting.


79 posted on 08/15/2007 3:21:56 PM PDT by ken21 (28 yrs + 2 families = banana republic junta. si.)
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To: tioga

“We won’t have time to test him out on the issues either.”

LMAO...Ya think?


80 posted on 08/15/2007 3:57:55 PM PDT by Kimberly GG (INVEST IN THE FUTURE - DUNCAN HUNTER '08)
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