Fred Thompson

Picks up Endorsements from Republican State Leaders

September 25, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Former Senator Fred Thompson's presidential campaign in South Carolina continued to show signs of growing momentum today as he received the official endorsements of Congressman Gresham Barrett (R-SC) and 12 state legislators from across the state.

Congressman Barrett has been an outspoken supporter of Thompson since last spring but is now joining the ranks of federal officials around the country who are officially endorsing Thompson's bid.    » read more »

September 25, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today released the following statement regarding World Bank funding in Iran:    » read more »

September 25, 2007 -- Washington, DC - The leading Republican presidential contenders have stood stubbornly behind President Bush on issue after issue and now they also appear to be standing behind his threat to veto health care for low-income children. America's voters deserve to know: Would Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson veto the children's health care bill that Congress will likely pass today?    » read more »

September 24, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson issued the following statement today regarding Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's appearance this afternoon at Columbia University:

"Columbia University gave a public forum today to a tyrant to spread his lies and deceit. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a mockery of free speech by standing in front of an auditorium of academicians and students and denying the existence of the Holocaust and his deadly intentions toward Israel.    » read more »

September 22, 2007 -- McLean, VA - As Fred Thompson prepares to address the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference later today, recent polls show Fred Thompson tied or leading in three early primary states: Michigan, South Carolina and Florida.

In Michigan, Fred Thompson is in a virtual tie for the lead at 18%, according to a new poll conducted by Mitchell Interactive and published in today's Detroit News. Thompson is within the Poll's 5 point margin of error, with Romney at 21% and Giuliani at 19%.    » read more »

September 20, 2007 -- TAMPA- Excerpts from The Tampa Tribune:

A new poll of likely Republican voters in Florida shows late-entry candidate Fred Thompson within one point of frontrunner Rudy Giuliani in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.

Giuliani, the former New York mayor, had the support of 24 percent of respondents in the poll by Mason-Dixon Polling and Research. Thompson, an actor and former U.S. senator from Tennessee who announced his candidacy Sept. 5 on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," had 23 percent.

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September 20, 2007 -- Dallas, TX - Senator Fred Thompson issued the following statement today from Dallas, Texas regarding Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's upcoming visit to the United States and further called upon the UN Security Council to impose economic sanctions on the terrorist state:    » read more »

September 20, 2007 -- McLean, VA - More than half of Kentucky's Republican State Representatives endorsed Fred Thompson for President of the United States today, calling Fred Thompson the candidate most qualified to win the nomination and the general election in 2008.

Rep. James Comer said: "Senator Thompson has a history of being a strong proponent of conservative values and is a proven leader... Fred Thompson is the clear favorite among the electorate in my legislative district."    » read more »

September 19, 2007 -- Former Washington lobbyist turned GOP Presidential candidate Fred Thompson is bringing his campaign follies to Texas today in an effort to woo southern voters. Thompson was supposed to add enthusiasm to the GOP race, filling the void of a true conservative, but his performance has been disappointing as he continues to make major gaffes across the country. The latest example took place Monday when Thompson announced that he would attend a debate in New Hampshire that had been canceled months ago. [Boston Globe, 9/18/07]    » read more »

September 17, 2007 -- McLean, VA - The Thompson campaign is pleased to announce today that Larry Lindsey will serve as senior economic advisor to the campaign. In addition, the campaign will be announcing other members of its economic advisory team in the near future.    » read more »

September 17, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Fred Thompson today issued the follow statement on Judge Mukasey, President Bush's nominee for Attorney General:

"The President appears to have nominated someone whose career experience qualifies him to serve as Attorney General. I hope that Senate Democrats will move promptly on Judge Mukasey's nomination, as the Department of Justice needs a Senate-confirmed leader to address the significant challenges we face as a nation.    » read more »

September 13, 2007 -- It's been only one week since lobbyist turned Senator turned actor Fred Thompson announced his candidacy for president, but it's been plenty of time for conservative commentators to see what they need to and call him unimpressive. Today two prominent conservative columnists criticized Thompson and said Republicans were unenthusiastic about his presidential prospects and would keep on looking for a candidate to rally behind.

According to the columnists, conservatives' worst fears have been realized. Fred Thompson is just not the candidate they've been waiting    » read more »

September 13, 2007, McLean, VA - Fred Thompson today issued the follow statement:

"Tonight we expect President George W. Bush will tell the nation that success in Iraq is achievable and that, conditions on the ground permitting, up to 30,000 troops will be coming home by next summer. I am encouraged by reports by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker that the security situation is improving and momentum is on our side.    » read more »

Endorsement Comes As Fred Thompson Continues to Climb in the Polls

September 13, 2007, McLean, VA - Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran today endorsed Fred Thompson for President of the United States.    » read more »

September 13, 2007, McLean, VA - The Friends of Fred Thompson announced today that Christopher Wood has been appointed as Political Director for the New Hampshire Presidential Primary campaign.    » read more »