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Jonathan Martin of Politico was on CSPAN this morning, when this discussion occured:

Jonathan: "Former senator Baker, Frist, congressman Wamp and congressman Duncan who would like to see one of their own run. Uh, and I should add also, the republican party has become a party that is dominant in the south and this is a campaign Rob, where the top 3 contenders in the republican field are devoid of any southerner.

And so I think for a party that does have such strength in that part of the country, not have one of their own running for the top spot, uh, is also an issue where senator Thompson could have some appeal; and that I think this was underscored in that straw poll that we saw over the weekend down in the Atlanta area. uh, that he would have some strong, potential support in the south."

Rob: "Are there any formal or organized structured draft Thompson organizations right now?

Jonathan: "There is in fact a draft Thompson effort that is based in Tennessee that I understand has just gotten an incredible response in recent weeks.

Uh, uh, thousands of hits to their website, calls, questions about where they can send money or send encouragement to senator Thompson. I think again, that, that underscores the unsettled nature of this field, and the fact that there are still quite a few republicans casting a ballot for a candidate."

Jonathan: "Well, I think that these next, few weeks are going to be crucial and uh very interesting to watch, and I would just uh, uh, tell your viewers -- keep in mind mid April senator Thompson is going to be up here on Capitol Hill talking to members of congress.

That could be a decisive moment if does get the sort of support and and sort of outpouring that many from Tennessee have promised him that could be encouragement for him to hit go."

Rob: "Jonathan Martin, staff writer for the Politico talking to us about a possible candidacy of former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson. Thank you very much for being on the program."

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Run, Fred, Run !!

Fred Thompson will again be guest hosting this week for Paul Harvey daily on ABC Radio. Check your local listings.

Thanks SW:) I've been hitting refresh over at NRO - cubicle bound so not sure if Fred did a piece on Paul Harvey today...

THANKS! I hope he runs. I am a Southern transplant, but think it would be nice to have a person with Thompson's reputation on board. The more I see the more I like. Perhaps team with Tancredo and have a Southern-Western, Eastern ticket.