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To: ElRushbo
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee will not seek re-election, White House and Senate officials said Friday,

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Thompsom will serve out his term, which expires next January. One Republican Senate official said the lawyer and former actor was resigning for personal reasons dealing with his family.

Thompson's daughter, Elizabeth, died Jan. 20 from a brain injury following a heart attack. She was 38.

Asked by a reporter Friday if he planned to seek re-election, Thompson replied: "I have nothing to say about that now." He indicated there would be a statement later.

11 posted on 03/08/2002 6:51:29 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Oh man, this is a bummer. I feel terrible about his daughter - I had not heard that before. However, does the GOP have someone running in his place? Egads, what if Gore decides to run?

Calling on Tennessee freepers - what's the skinny out there?

16 posted on 03/08/2002 6:54:29 AM PST by Wphile
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Is he up for re-election this year?

When is the primary? Who is running already?

17 posted on 03/08/2002 6:54:29 AM PST by 07055
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