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In the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination, Thompson is now the top choice for 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Rudy Giuliani, who has been the frontrunner for most of the year, is close behind with support from 21%. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain each attract 12% of the vote. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee remains atop the second tier at 6% (see recent daily numbers).  

You may be used to seeing his name on both the silver screen and the small screen. Now Fred Thompson is hoping you'll see it on the ballot during the next presidential election. The veteran actor and former Tennessee senator announced his candidacy last Thursday...months later than his rivals. Today, the republican made his first appearance in Cedar Rapids. Thompson might be the man of the hour today in Cedar Rapids but he and the other candidates have a lot of work to do to gain the support of Iowans. Marie Vanourny says, "At the moment, I'm gathering more information...