Just because Fred hasn't been campaigning for the office since 911 doesn't mean that there is no ambition. Thompson's name is getting out there without spending a penny. Thompson knows the media probably better than anyone on the campaign trial and has been using it to his advantage. Pretty smooth move I think. Look at the millions Giuliani, Romney and McCain have already spent. Thompson's strategy at this point couldn't be better. When the announcement is made the Thompson Team will be running @ 100%.
You may be right. Time will tell.
Until then, I’m with Guiliani.