US potential Republican candidate Fred Thompson posts on conservative blogs as he mulls a run

AP via IHT ^ | May 04, 2007

[jdm]

WASHINGTON: Fred Thompson plays a district attorney on TV and, in real life, a commentator on the Internet — two roles that give him plenty of visibility for a presidential bid.

In recent weeks, the former Tennessee senator, who is considering a run for the Republican nomination, has used conservative Web sites to opine about tax cuts, the Virginia Tech shootings, even the NFL draft.

"Whenever I've seen one of those 'Gun-free Zone' signs," Thompson mused at National Review Online, "I've always wondered exactly who these signs are directed at. Obviously, they don't mean much to the sort of man who murdered 32 people just a few days ago."

The actor-politician had experimented with blogging, posting two- and three-sentence thoughts on the Web site for ABC News Radio, for whom he is a host and commentator.

But not until several weeks ago, after declaring an interest in the presidency, did he start weighing in in earnest.

Now his opinion columns are appearing on RedState.com, the Pajamas Media blog, National Review Online and his own blog, The Fred Thompson Report. Several other conservative Web sites have picked up the commentaries.

Thompson's online activity helps create a buzz about him as he weighs a White House campaign, said Republican strategist David Winston.

"It gets distribution amongst key audiences — conservatives, the media, people interested in politics," Winston said. "People hear about an interesting idea, and it just spreads; people tell other people."

[jdm]

ping.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Too late, methinks : )

[kinoxi]

Is there some sort of quantitative link to some of his basic policies (Without the propaganda links)?

[jdm]

It’s called “strategy.”

[Squidpup]

It’s never too late for us FredHeads!

RFR RFR!

[leadpenny]

http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp

11:30 PM EDT
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Thompson Campaign Event
Lincoln Club of Orange County (CA)
Fred Thompson , R-TN
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Thompson Campaign Event
Lincoln Club of Orange County (CA)
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Thompson, Fred U.S. Senator (1994-2003), R-TN

Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) gives his first major address since announcing he will explore a possible run for president.

The Lincoln Club of Orange County’s 45th Annual Dinner was held at the The Balboa Bay Club and Resort.

[AFreeBird]

Think Fred's a FReeper?

I can't imagine he, or some staff, haven't lurked here at least.

[Squidpup]

Visit Fredipedia at the following and scroll down to what interests you particularly the voting record and interest group ratings:
http://draftfredthompson.com/index.php/topic,3739.msg6790.html#msg6790";;;;;;;;;;;;;

[Caipirabob]

Too late, methinks : )

Didn't President Bush announce later in the election cycle as well? I seem to remember him becomming a prominent candidate about 1.5 years out.

[guinnessman]

With Romney doing so well in the debate last night, will Fred have to jump in the race a little sooner, before people start considering Romney as a frontrunner?

[pt17]

Time to fish or cut bait Fred!

[barb-tex]

Oh for those thrilling days of yesteryear, when we nominated the Pres in the election year, and not the year before, and money raised was not the criteria.
barbra ann.

[Politicalmom]

Everyone, I apologize, I had a problem with that graphic. I thought the “click here” took you to the rest of the message, but it takes you to a photo hosting site. I asked for it to be removed.

[engrpat]

I have read, don’t know for sure if it is true, but Fred can’t announce until his contract with Law and Order is up at the end of the month. Something about not showing films made by actor/politicians. Seems right that he would wait until his contract was finished.

[Politicalmom]

Fredipedia v2.26: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference

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[Tax-chick]

Excellent new graphics every day! I don’t have time to read all the articles, but I smile at each ping just because it’s cute!

[xsmommy]

i think they are great! always something new and fun! thanks Pol-mom!

[NonValueAdded]

Yep, and it blew away the field.