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Jeri Thompson: ‘I was never an older-man-dater kind of girl’ (People mag interview)
The Examiner via Drudge Report ^ | October 3, 2007 | Jeff Dufour and Patrick Gavin

Posted on 10/03/2007 3:57:03 PM PDT by RDTF

Forty-one-year-old Jeri Thompson, the subject of much rumor and innuendo since her 65-year-old husband Fred began mulling a presidential run, says she’s never been “an older-man-dater kind of girl.”

Speaking to People magazine in her first interview since her husband declared his candidacy, she recalls being initially attracted by Fred’s passion for a campaign finance investigation.

Of the allegations that she’s a “trophy wife,” she says it’s “hard not to be defensive” when she thinks back on how hard she’s worked. “I almost think they had to fabricate that trophy-wife stuff because there’s nothing interesting to say,” she said.

The People story, which hits newsstands this Friday, might help her dispel that notion. It opens with her in “sweatpants … her fingernails ragged from stripping wallpaper … her Asscher-cut diamond engagement ring is soaking in a bowl somewhere to cleanse it of diaper rash cream ‘slime.’”

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: fred; fred08; fredforpres; fredthompson; jerikehn; jerithompson
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To: rintense

Do tell! Maybe it’s Rudy’s, and that’s why his wife calls him on his cell all the time, just to find out where he is!


21 posted on 10/03/2007 6:28:20 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (FRED!)
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To: concretebob

President Fred and First Lady Jeri Thompson. Get out there with the family...show the kids, show them shopping, playing, being together a REAL family in the White House with kids playing on the grounds. What a loving and fun change that would be. Can’t get that with clintin.


22 posted on 10/03/2007 6:29:27 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: Theresawithanh

That is EXACTLY what I said!!!! I think its Rudy.


23 posted on 10/03/2007 6:32:48 PM PDT by rintense (I'm 4 Thompson!)
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To: RDTF
"Taking what could be viewed as a swipe at certain members of that elite sorority, she said, “I can’t forfeit my responsibilities for some of the ones some women might take on as first lady.”

It COULD BE viewed as a swipe, but it would be a big stretch, and a warped perspective.

It is more logically viewed just as she meant it...this lady is a mother first. She takes that responsibility very seriously. What a great role model for young mothers! God bless her.

24 posted on 10/03/2007 6:51:14 PM PDT by LucyJo
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To: LucyJo

I liked the Hannity interview. Except his little girl goo-gooing on his lap was distracting. She’s cute:) She might be a 7 foot tall Laura Ingraham or Ann Coulter some day. Fred is really a bear with manners.


25 posted on 10/03/2007 7:52:48 PM PDT by BobS (I><P>)
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To: rintense

I haven’t heard any of this gossip. Does this specifically mention a Republican contender that caught his wife?

What am I thinking? Of COURSE it MUST be a Pubbie, or we would not be hearing any gossip at all. It would be covered-up and hush-hush.

In any event, if true, how heartbreaking!


26 posted on 10/03/2007 8:20:25 PM PDT by Shelayne (NO running or relenting until the problem has been dealt with-decisively,systematically,permanently.)
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To: Shelayne

It just said a candidate- no party. Some were guessing Elizabeth Edwards too. The juiciest part was that the wife was caught with a key campaign adviser to her husband.


27 posted on 10/04/2007 4:46:23 AM PDT by rintense (I'm 4 Thompson!)
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To: rintense

Let me guess Michelle Obama.

I’m mean she’s already the only candidate’s wife who calls her husband smelly and snory.


28 posted on 10/04/2007 5:21:31 AM PDT by NeoCaveman (Fred Thompson 2008, no need to "suspend disbelief" with him)
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To: Petronski
The are getting more desperate now, surprised you beat them. Shenna should be interesting... Class acts, everyone...
29 posted on 10/04/2007 6:15:19 AM PDT by ejonesie22 (I don't use a sarcasm tag, it kills the effect...)
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To: RDTF

Jeri Thompson is very astute politically. She’s an asset to Thompson’s campaign, not the ‘drag’ some would like to portray her as.


30 posted on 10/04/2007 6:17:14 AM PDT by Badeye (So much for the faux tri athlete)
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To: NeoCaveman
This is the blind item:

3) This presidential hopeful got more than an eyeful when he arrived home early and found his wife getting along more than well with one of his key advisors!

31 posted on 10/04/2007 6:36:27 AM PDT by rintense (I'm 4 Thompson!)
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To: RDTF
Better how? If she looks glamorous then that’s bad? Please.

I never said she looked glamorous. She looked sleazy.
32 posted on 10/04/2007 8:24:32 AM PDT by CottonBall
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To: Albion Wilde
If a woman with two little kids, one in diapers, has time for a quickie, bless her heart; but I don’t think so.

Most people with that kind of money have a nanny. If she doesn't, that'd be quite impressive. Would show some real values not many have these days.
33 posted on 10/04/2007 8:26:54 AM PDT by CottonBall
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To: RDTF

I wanted to clarify before you take offense yet again - that the pic that Fox chose was one in which she looked pretty sleazy. I’m not saying she is - I’m saying they went out of their way to find the worst possible picture in order to make the headline look true.


34 posted on 10/04/2007 11:17:45 AM PDT by CottonBall
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To: CottonBall

Thanks - I knew what you meant - but still can’t see how you would get sleezy from that photo.


35 posted on 10/04/2007 11:36:00 AM PDT by RDTF (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, but Democrats believe every day is April 15th. - Reagan)
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To: RDTF

Well, I didn’t think it was the most flattering photo. She was almost falling out of the halter top of the dress and the dress itself looked, well, a bit tacky also, IMO. With her wearing that next to Thompson, she looked pretty young and wild, making him look older in comparison. Unfortunately, I think it was used to back up the title.

I like the pics with her with the kids. She looks more mature and more refined.

I know there’s lots of photos out there with those in the spotlight looking not their best. It’s inevitable with photographers everythere. However, those are the ones of Republicans that seem to be the ones printed. Well probably see more like this as time goes on, while the Hillary pictures show her being dignified and presidential. Gag!


36 posted on 10/04/2007 9:21:49 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: Theresawithanh

ROFLAMO now thats that is sooo funny


37 posted on 10/04/2007 9:42:45 PM PDT by jokar (The Church age is the only time we will be able to Glorify God, http://www.gbible.org)
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To: Badeye

I saw her Hannity & Colmes Wed. night. Very impressive. As she gets more exposure, she will only help his campaign.


38 posted on 10/05/2007 7:19:03 PM PDT by Rennes Templar ("The future ain't what it used to be".........Yogi Berra)
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To: Rennes Templar

Yep.

And those that see her after hearing the smears will always remember who offered up the smear.


39 posted on 10/08/2007 5:47:43 AM PDT by Badeye (Free Willie!)
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