[BubbaBasher]

has even garnered the endorsement of Fred Thompson

Wasn't there some other high profile person endorsing him before Fred? Hmmm... I just can't recall her name.

[sillsfan]

Nope.
Fred endorsed before Sarah.
Fred’s endorsement seemed to focus attention on the race, and then the piling on began.
No question about it though, Sarah put him over the top.

[CharlesWayneCT]

Fred Thompson endorsed him way before Palin did.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Fred and Jeri Thompson were out front on this. They are really the ones that started bringing national attention to the race. They endorsed weeks before Palin did.