Fred is not starting late. It is important for everyone to understand that several want-to-be candidates started very early. Some have been running for years and Fred pulls even with them without having to spend one dime. He is getting paid to be heard while every one else is having to buy there time. I don't see Fred Thompson having any problems bringing in the money. It's piling up just waiting for a place to send it.
"Fred is not starting late."
BINGO. All the other candidates started too early.
Fred can do his Paul Harvey fill-ins (campaign ads, if I ever heard them) and GET PAID UNTIL he officially throws his hat in.
Why spend money when you can make it and get the same, or better, exposure?
The public will hate all the other candidates in short order.
Fre could raise 100 million in 30 days without any big money people to help.
Bump. Welcome to Free Republic.