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August 30, 2007
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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 |
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| | 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 | |
