Fred Update

August 30, 2007 Read More: F. Thompson Sources: Thompson to announce Sept. 6th Fred Thompson's campaign-in-waiting will hold a 4 p.m. conference call today with supporters to brief them on plans for the former Tennessee senator's presidential announcement next week, according to an e-mail obtained by Politico.com. Randy Enwright, Thompson's political director, said in the message that they will "discuss the next steps as we move forward as an organization." A Thompson aide confirms that they'll share the news about the long-awaited formal launch. "By the end of the day, we'll have more clarity," the aide said, declining to reveal which day the announcement would take place. UPDATE: Still no official confirmation from the campaign, but Thompson sources now confirm that he will announce his candidacy next Thursday, Sept. 6. The launch will include a tour of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida. As expected, Thompson will not appear at the GOP debate in New Hampshire on Wednesday, Sept. 5.   It's the announcement of the announcement about the announcement for the announcement. Fred, are you being forced against your will to run? I mean tell us now. You act as if there is a gun to your head. Posted By: Craig | August 30, 2007 at 11:18 AM      REPORT ABUSE So Fred is holding a press conference to state the date of a press conference where he might state his intentions in regard to the presidential race? Yawn. Posted By: George P. | August 30, 2007 at 11:22 AM      If Fred Thompson's presidency is going to be masked in as much ambiguous uncertainty as his bid(?) for the white house, count me out. This guy makes George Bush look like a sure-footed transparent leader. Posted By: Frank | August 30, 2007 at 11:48 AM      Mr. Thompson, pleeease. An announcement to tell us when you are going to announce that you are a formal candidate. Just do it when you want. Despite your lack of executive/managerial experience, you were the person I hoped would get in the race long before the idea of a Thompson candidacy was mentioned in any of the media. I must say, however, you are beginning to make me a little nervous. If you are getting in a row all of your ducks, fine. Do make sure a solid campaign system is in place. But if there is any reluctance whatsoever on your part concerning entering the race, then please do America and the Republican party a favor and don't do it. Posted By: dtomaselli@bmpllp.com | August 30, 2007 at 11:53 AM      Fred thanks for coming to the party. Unfortunately the party is over..........Today Rasmussen Reports on daily president tracking poll shows Fred at 18% and Mitt at 16%. The 18% is the lowest poll rating for Fred to date. Turn out the lights the party is over. Posted By: perception50 | August 30, 2007 at 11:58 AM      Fred is just a little lazy. Everyone just relax. He's already played a president on T.V. so he's all set. Posted By: eatme | August 30, 2007 at 12:13 PM      Tim, I get your point and will vote for Fred in a heartbeat if he's nominated. But it's partly a matter of perception. The delays and staff turnovers don't look good. That negative image will hold over into the general election. Posted By: VDS | August 30, 2007 at 12:25 PM   running his own kids won't vote for, and the other a Morman?? Fred's got my vote when he comes into the race! VP Ted Nuggent?? Posted By: bruce | August 30, 2007 at 12:29 PM      How dare some people on here compare Fred to Reagan seriously how dare you! A senator who was known for not really doing anything. An tall actor on a mediocre show. A foot dragging undeclared candidate. Please his advisers are keeping him out because they know how weak he is. Rudy, McCain, and Romney will run circles around this guy in a debate. Posted By: JMTS25 | August 30, 2007 at 12:30 PM