Fred Thompson

Jan 22, 2008 -- Boston, MA – Today, Mitt Romney issued the following statement on former Senator Fred Thompson withdrawing his candidacy for President of the United States:

"Throughout this campaign, Fred Thompson brought a laudable focus to the challenges confronting our country and the solutions necessary to meet them. He stood for strong conservative ideas and believed strongly in the need to keep our conservative coalition together. Ann and I would like to extend our best wishes to Fred, Jeri and their family and congratulate them on their efforts during this campaign."    » read more »

January 22, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee issued the following statement today:

"Today, Senator Fred Thompson announced that he will no longer seek the Republican nomination for President. I wish Fred the best.    » read more »

January 22, 2008, McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."

Sen. Fred Thompson

Source: Friends of Fred Thompson, Inc.

Statewide Elected Official and Close Political Ally of Gov. Mark Sanford Backs Thompson for President

January 18, 2008, Columbia, SC - Fred Thompson was endorsed today by South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom. This endorsement is one more clear indication of Thompson's building momentum in the state.    » read more »

Voters Demand Mike Huckabee Stop Push Polling

January 18, 2008, Columbia, SC - South Carolinians have been inundated with push polling that has purposely lied about Fred Thompson and his record while complimenting Mike Huckabee. These dastardly calls are being paid for by Huckabee donors.

The founders of the organization making these falsehoods, Common Sense Issues, held a fundraiser for Huckabee in November. Despite being asked to stop the calls and return all funds raised at that fundraiser, Mike Huckabee continues to stand idly by.    » read more »

January 18, 2008, McLean, VA - Fred Thompson released the following statement today on Governor Mike Huckabee's comments on CNN that the Constitution is a "living, breathing document":

This morning I heard that one of the other candidates commented that the Constitution is a "living, breathing document."    » read more »

More Flipping for Fred!

January 17, 2008, Columbia, SC - South Carolinians keep flipping for Fred Thompson! The crowds are packed and the enthusiasm is palatable. Fred's momentum is clear and significant.

The proof?

Rising poll numbers, strong and consistent fundraising numbers, his 11-day bus tour through South Carolina, and above all else: the unmistakable support from new supporters.

Watch the new videos of enthusiastic and confident voters flipping for Fred:    » read more »

Mike Huckabee - Competing for the "Gold" in Flip-Flops with Mitt Romney

January 17, 2008, Columbia, SC - After years of opposing the strict enforcement of America's immigration laws, Mike Huckabee conveniently changed his mind yesterday and signed a 'no amnesty pledge,' just in time for the South Carolina primary on Jan. 19th.

Huckabee reportedly 'promised not to support any kind of special path to citizenship for illegal immigrants here in the U.S.' (Fox News, 1/16/08)

Yet in 2006, Huckabee said that opposition to such a path was "driven by racism or nativism."    » read more »

- Only 6% Polled Said They Would be More Likely to Vote for a Woman After 2 Drinks
- 73% of Men 18-49 Would Vote for a Female Presidential Candidate, but Only 56% of Them Would Vote for Hillary Clinton

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- If the Presidential Election were held tomorrow, 73% of Men 18-49 would vote for a woman, but only 56% of them would be likely to vote for Hillary Clinton according to political opinion poll conducted by Spike TV.*    » read more »

January 16, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Kent Snyder, chairman of the Ron Paul 2008 Republican presidential campaign issued the following statement in response to the results of the Michigan primary:

“After beating Rudy Giuliani in Iowa, and Fred Thompson in New Hampshire, Ron Paul has now bested both ‘national frontrunners’ in Michigan, and in the three races held thus far Paul has received over 30,000 votes more than either of the candidates.    » read more »

January 15, 2008 -- McLean, VA - Thompson for President Campaign Manager Bill Lacy released the following statement on the results of the Michigan Primary:    » read more »

January 11, 2008 -- McLean, VA - Today the Rhode Island Right to Life Federal PAC endorsed Senator Fred Thompson for President.

"The RI Right to Life Federal PAC will do all it can to assist in the nomination of Fred Thompson for President," said Rita Parquette, Executive Director of Rhode Island Right to Life. "Fred Thompson will do everything he can to protect the lives of the unborn, the elderly, the disabled and the sick if he becomes the next president of the United States."    » read more »

January 14, 2008 -- Little Rock, AR –John Stemberger, a leading voice in the conservative movement of Florida has switched his personal endorsement in the race for the Republican presidential nomination from former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

Stemberger will be co-chairing the Mike Huckabee Faith and Family Values Coalition for Florida, it was announced today after he informed the Thompson campaign of his decision.    » read more »

January 8, 2008 -- With voting still underway in New Hampshire, Fred Thompson's campaign for President today announced decisive moves to win South Carolina's vital Republican Primary. Staff, resources and advertising will all be focused on playing to win in the Palmetto State.

"Our campaign has long viewed South Carolina as the decisive contest in the opening of the 2008 campaign. We fought hard to get there and we intend to win there," declared campaign manager Bill Lacy.    » read more »

Romney Is Quick To Take Credit For Massachusetts' Health Care Plan

January 5, 2008 -- * "I love it. It's a fabulous program." (GOP Primary Debate, Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA, MSNBC, 5/3/2007)
* "But I helped write it and I knew it well..." (GOP Primary Debate, Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA, MSNBC, 5/3/2007)

KEY ASPECTS OF ROMNEY'S MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE PLAN...    » read more »