Fred was likely politically over with and done. He might have won but it would have been close. As a matter of fact he may not have made it past the primaries. There were two capable Republicans besides Alexander wanting that seat who may have challanged him. One was Ed Bryant former house manager the other former congressman Van Hilleary. Both would have done much better than Fred in the senate especially Bryant. His time out gave time for people with short memories to forget and drink the kool aide to be offered later. Now a question. Was Fred in private asked not to run so a Bush Buddy could have the job?
“Source please.”
“Fred was likely politically over with and done. He might have won but it would have been close. As a matter of fact he may not have made it past the primaries. There were two capable Republicans besides Alexander wanting that seat who may have challanged him. One was Ed Bryant former house manager the other former congressman Van Hilleary. Both would have done much better than Fred in the senate especially Bryant. His time out gave time for people with short memories to forget and drink the kool aide to be offered later. Now a question. Was Fred in private asked not to run so a Bush Buddy could have the job?”
So the source is YOUR OPINION?
LOL. That's not a source, just a personal observation. Do you have something more authorative showing that Thompson, a two term incumbent who won his last election 61% to 37%, was in trouble in TN prior to running for a possible third term? A poll? Newspaper articles? You are long on opinion but short on facts.