Hands-On Role for Wife in [Fred]Thompson’s Campaign

The New York Times ^ | August 4, 2007 | MICHAEL COOPER and MARC SANTORA

[2ndDivisionVet]

One Friday afternoon last month, Jeri Kehn Thompson took attendance at the testing-the-waters presidential campaign headquarters of her husband, Fred D. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson checked to see which staff members were working at their desks, said a Republican close to the campaign, and went on to chide those who were A.W.O.L.

The spot-check is just one of many indications that Mrs. Thompson, a former political consultant herself, is taking an active, hands-on role in the effort to propel Mr. Thompson, a former Tennessee senator, into a presidential candidacy.

Admirers say the role makes sense, not only because of her background working in political campaigns but also because there were things that were not being done properly that needed to be corrected. Detractors say that her role has caused friction within the campaign and that she was the reason several top aides resigned last week.

What is not in dispute is that Mrs. Thompson is playing a central role in the nascent campaign, involved in everything, including her husband’s travel schedule, fund-raising focus and staffing decisions.

“She thinks, and I agree with her, that she should have a very integral role right now,” said one close friend and an adviser to the campaign. “She also has a keen understanding of competence and incompetence, and when you point out to people that things are not going as they should, people say you have sharp elbows.”

[2ndDivisionVet]

Sounds like a smart woman to me, she'll probably make a fantastic First Lady.

[Petronski]

No word on the status of Mrs. Thompson's bosoms during these moments.

You must be SO tantalized! What was she wearing? How well were they bound?

[endthematrix]

Jeri Kehn Thompson “hands-on” jokes commencing in 5-4-3-2-1

[Old Sarge]

The Anti-Hillary?

[bubbacluck]

Uh oh. Cleavage.

[doc1019]

He always seems to be smiling, wonder why?

[JCEccles]

Sounds like a smart woman to me, she'll probably make a fantastic First Lady.

Another husband-wife co-presidency. Just what we need.

[JCEccles]

He has a very pretty grand-daughter.

[Oztrich Boy]

That’s the other thread

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1876160/posts

[Reagan Man]

Whatsa matter?

Missing your friendly RudyBoosters, I guess.

[Wil H]

Hands-On Role for Wife in [Fred]Thompson’s Campaign

Don't let's even go there...

[Always Right]

He has a very pretty grand-daughter.

Most families don't start reproducing at 7. Maybe you have different experience, but that is not all that common.

[Bender2]

Re: Hands-On... Role for Wife in [Fred]Thompson’s Campaign

Whoa!

I'd like to get my hands on her.... ideas for Fred's Inaugural Address!

Gotchya'll... didn't I?

[donna]

I wish Laura Bush had some sisters.

[ejonesie22]

Ah ha ha!

You funny!

I rike you...

You make me raff..

[org.whodat]

He always seems to be smiling, wonder why?

Maybe he has a hand size hole in his left pocket?

[Candor7]

Uh oh. Cleavage.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Thats functional Pubbie Cleavage! She's had a couple of bairns, yes?

Makes Pancake Hillery look like a topological null.

MOre power to them both.

[knarf]

Uh oh. Real Cleavage.

There ... fixed.

[Politicalmom]

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[Politicalmom]

ARRRRGHHHH!!

Thanks a lot. Hillary breastfeeding?

Ick! ACK! Patoooieee!!

I have to run and scrub my brain out now........