“Why couldn’t he have found out about this before he became associated with the guy?”
“That’s a good question. And that’s why it’s a problem.”
I wondered that myself. However, I read the article again and noticed that Fred has been friends with this guy only since the early 90’s. This is most likely why Fred knew nothing about what this guy did 24 years ago.
“This is most likely why Fred knew nothing about what this guy did 24 years ago.”
Yeah, but when you play in the bigs, you do BIs on all associates.
Can’t the Republicans find anybody to run who doesn’t have skeletons in the closet?
Yes, I noticed that as well. And although this certainly doesn't compare to Giuliani's incredible blunder with Bernard Kerick, it is something that calls into question the Thompson campaign's due diligence in vetting associates and donors.
How do you know he is unaware? I would bet not.