I am trying to figure out what all the excitement's about. Republicans are trying to recreate the "Reagan magic" of the 1980's by supporting the candidacy of Fred Thompson. This guy has made some pretty big mistakes already and I think he waited way too long to get in to the race.
The number one search term that brings people to my blog is "Fred Thompson lobbyist," so people must be searching for information on his chequered past. I covered his lobbying career in a previous post, which I've dug up for you here.
I've also previously pondered the Top Ten Reasons that Fred Thompson Shouldn't Be President, all of which still hold true.
I'd add one reason to that list today. Thompson showed that he is absolutely lazy and has no class by skipping the New Hamshire GOP debate to appear on Jay Leno to announce his Hollywood candidacy. The other republicans lambasted him from the stage in New Hampshire, and rightfully so. Even the least among them has been hitting the campaign trail and working hard the whole summer. To have Fred sail in above them and land like the feather in Forest Gump has got to be infuriating.
His behavior does not impress me one bit, but I'm sure he'll be the perfect spoonful of sugar to a battered GOP. But here's the rub: Thompson is an empty pair of Gucci loafers compared to Senator Hillary Clinton, who will ride the blue tide to victory in 2008.
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