Fred Thompson

Not Too Long Now, Says the Fred

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 23, 2007

Former actor and Sen. Fred Thompson says he's real close to announcing his candidancy. more >>

Tax Views of Fred Thompson Alarms Conservatives

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 23, 2007

Recent comments hint that the former senator may push for higher taxes to solve entitlement problems. more >>

The Iowa GOP Straw Poll

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - August 13, 2007

Romney had to finish first and did. For the also-rans, it was a decidedly mixed result. more >>

A House That's All Out for Fred

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 2, 2007

Here's some support in tiny Hamilton, Va., near Washington, for Republican Fred Thompson's run for the White House. more >>

No Church, No Problem for Fred

Washington Whispers - July 29, 2007

Even as Fred Thompson courts the evangelical political brass in advance of a presidential run, don't expect the former Law & Order star to sell himself as a devout Christian. Why? Thompson's team learned its lesson from watching former President George H. more >>

Another Zinger From Elizabeth Edwards

Washington Whispers - July 18, 2007

She's known for her earthy charm and quick wit, and when she appeared at Planned Parenthood's annual public affairs conference in Washington, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, didn't disappoint.. more >>

Hollywood Cash No Cinch for Thompson

Washington Whispers - July 15, 2007

He's not even in the race officially, but former Sen. Fred Thompson is scoring well in California's presidential sweepstakes. more >>

Thompson Grabs No. 1 Spot From Giuliani

Michael Barone - June 20, 2007

"Fred's Number One.". more >>

Polls That Move and Polls That Don’t

Michael Barone - June 12, 2007

We've been seeing a lot more movement in the polls in the Republican race for president than in the Democratic. Stark evidence for that proposition comes from the Rasmussen Report's weekly updates. more >>

What (Fred) Thompsonomics Might Look Like

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - June 7, 2007

Will economist Lawrence Lindsey bring his ideas about taxes to the campaign? more >>

Startling Republican Numbers

Michael Barone - June 5, 2007

There are some startling numbers on Scott Rasmussen's weekly national poll on the Republican race for president. Rudy Giuliani continues to be in first place, but with 23 percent of the vote, the lowest percentage he's gotten all year. more >>

Fred Thompson's Smokin' Angle

Washington Whispers - June 4, 2007

Remember when we revealed the secret to being a very modern president? more >>

Fred Thompson Is In

Michael Barone - May 31, 2007

That's what Stephen Hayes is reporting in the Weekly Standard and Mike Allen in Politico. Last night I attended an off-the-record American Spectator dinner with Thompson and his wife, Jeri; George Will and Robert Novak were also there. more >>

Thompson Will Get In Next Week

Washington Whispers - May 30, 2007

The fast-moving Fred Thompson for president campaign will take its first step toward joining the 2008 GOP race next week, when the actor and former senator will announce that he's testing the waters for a White House bid. . more >>

Fred Thompson, Doing It His Way

Washington Whispers - May 27, 2007

Friends tell us that Fred Thompson, the TV star and former Tennessee senator, isn't taking the normal route as he lays the groundwork for a GOP presidential bid. Instead of kissing up to the Washington press and party Brahmins, his early strategy has been focused on conservatives in the media and on the Internet. more >>

Fred Thompson Blogs for Support

Washington Whispers - May 23, 2007

As if he hasn't teased voters enough about his likely presidential bid, TV's Fred Thompson is now blogging for support and hinting that his backers will soon hear more about his plans. He went up on the Pajamas Media site this week to thank supporters for giving him six victories in the PJM Presidential Straw Polls. more >>

Talk of the Town: Giuliani-Thompson

Washington Whispers - April 15, 2007

You've probably seen the "Clinton-Obama '08" bumper sticker proclaiming the Democratic dream team. Now on the GOP side we're hearing lots of buzz in political circles and among Republican congressional leaders of a Rudy Giuliani–Fred Thompson ticket. more >>

The Changing Republican Race

Michael Barone - April 3, 2007

The possible entry of Fred Thompson into the Republican presidential race seems to have changed the standings. The USA Today/Gallup poll taken March 23-25 shows Rudy Giuliani with 31 percent of the vote, down from 44 percent March 2-4, and Thompson, a new name on the list, at 12 percent. more >>