Fred Thompson endorsed McCain eons ago.
Fred Thompson Backs McCain
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/02/08/fred_thompson_backs_mccain.html
Feb. 8, 2008
Fred Thompson, the one-time Republican presidential candidate, endorsed Sen. John McCain Friday, calling on the party to “close ranks” behind the presumed nominee.
“This is no longer about past preferences or differences. It is about what is best for our country and for me that means that Republican should close ranks behind John McCain,” Thompson said in a statement reported by the Associated Press.
Well, some are calling Sen. McCain “Maverick,” so, Sen. McCain is Bret; Fabulous Fred is Bart. IIRC, the Maverick bros had a sister, but forgot her name.