Fred Thompson - A Man For All Political Seasons

In the week since I first penned this article about Fred Thompson and his conservative credentials, I have seen his name bandied all about the internet and airwaves as a possible Republican candidate for President. Whether my piece was prescient or merely timely, it would appear that the former Tennessee Senator is weighing his options and considering a run for that office. Discontent among party conservatives with the current field of candidate leaders has fed speculation that others with more credible conservative credentials are being sought. The name of Fred Thompson appears prominently in this category. No less an authority than The American Spectator is feeding that speculation:

Thompson chose not to seek a third term in the Senate back in 2002, but his combination of star power, common-sense approach to policy and issues, and gravitas has placed him -- along with Jeb Bush -- on a conservative wish list for those not happy with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates in 2008.

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