THIRD PLACE SLOT FIRMLY IN HAND FOR FRED THOMPSON-
(AP) In the latest polling for Florida, Fred Thompson has earned enough votes for him to remain in third place, pushing out Ron Paul in the nomination process. In the last six primaries, Fred Thompson has been able to maintain a consistent third place position, always remaining in a position to challenge Mike Huckabee in the nomination process. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has remained in first place ever since the start of the primary season...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"What is Fred waiting for? The doink-doink sound at the end of the scene for an episode of Law and Order?" (Laughter)
-The Jay Leno Show, March 22, 2008
We kept hoping that Fred (Thompson) would eventually just drop out of the race. Seriously, third place, eight times in a row? What was he waiting for? Ambassador to England or something if McCain won?
-Anonymous McCain staffer, 2008
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have a short statement to read and I will not answer questions at this time. My doctors have informed me that I have pancreatic cancer. Fortunately, it has remained there and they expect treatment to both be easy and straightforward. However, due to the stresses of treatment and the need of me to dedicate my energies to my health means that I am no longer a candidate for the nomination of President for the Republican party. I have already spoken to the delegates that are pledged to me by conference call and I have released them to vote by their own conscience. Thank you, and God bless."
-Resignation of John McCain announcement, May 11, 2008
HUCKABEE/THOMPSON TICKET FLOATED
(AP) Republican insiders have been considering with the run-up to the Republican National Convention a Huckabee/Thompson ticket after Senator McCain resigned due to health reasons. Debates on the number of votes released by McCain, including a number that have not declared and will not until the Republican National Convention means that an effort to "lock up" the ticket has been worked on.
Other rumors include a ticket based on Fred Thompson and Governor Sarah Pailin (R-AK), a relative unknown in national politics...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"GOD DAMN AMERICA" SCANDAL GROWS FOR SENATOR OBAMA
(AP) More video tapes, showing up on You Tube, have appeared as the scandal of Obama's former Pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, have surfaced. One of these tapes show Barack Obama shaking hands with Reverend Wright and commenting on how much he approved of the sermon...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"You know, he (Obama) only shook hands with Wright with his left hand! I mean, he could bless the country with his right!"
-"The Daily Show", May 19, 2008 on the Reverend Wright Scandal
OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET PROPOSED
(AP) Serious proposals have been floated by Democratic insiders that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can combine on a single ticket, with Clinton as the VP. A source has said that Clinton is "enthusiastic" about this proposal...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
(AP) In the latest polling for Florida, Fred Thompson has earned enough votes for him to remain in third place, pushing out Ron Paul in the nomination process. In the last six primaries, Fred Thompson has been able to maintain a consistent third place position, always remaining in a position to challenge Mike Huckabee in the nomination process. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has remained in first place ever since the start of the primary season...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"What is Fred waiting for? The doink-doink sound at the end of the scene for an episode of Law and Order?" (Laughter)
-The Jay Leno Show, March 22, 2008
We kept hoping that Fred (Thompson) would eventually just drop out of the race. Seriously, third place, eight times in a row? What was he waiting for? Ambassador to England or something if McCain won?
-Anonymous McCain staffer, 2008
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have a short statement to read and I will not answer questions at this time. My doctors have informed me that I have pancreatic cancer. Fortunately, it has remained there and they expect treatment to both be easy and straightforward. However, due to the stresses of treatment and the need of me to dedicate my energies to my health means that I am no longer a candidate for the nomination of President for the Republican party. I have already spoken to the delegates that are pledged to me by conference call and I have released them to vote by their own conscience. Thank you, and God bless."
-Resignation of John McCain announcement, May 11, 2008
HUCKABEE/THOMPSON TICKET FLOATED
(AP) Republican insiders have been considering with the run-up to the Republican National Convention a Huckabee/Thompson ticket after Senator McCain resigned due to health reasons. Debates on the number of votes released by McCain, including a number that have not declared and will not until the Republican National Convention means that an effort to "lock up" the ticket has been worked on.
Other rumors include a ticket based on Fred Thompson and Governor Sarah Pailin (R-AK), a relative unknown in national politics...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"GOD DAMN AMERICA" SCANDAL GROWS FOR SENATOR OBAMA
(AP) More video tapes, showing up on You Tube, have appeared as the scandal of Obama's former Pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, have surfaced. One of these tapes show Barack Obama shaking hands with Reverend Wright and commenting on how much he approved of the sermon...
-2008 Presidential Election Report
"You know, he (Obama) only shook hands with Wright with his left hand! I mean, he could bless the country with his right!"
-"The Daily Show", May 19, 2008 on the Reverend Wright Scandal
OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET PROPOSED
(AP) Serious proposals have been floated by Democratic insiders that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can combine on a single ticket, with Clinton as the VP. A source has said that Clinton is "enthusiastic" about this proposal...
-2008 Presidential Election Report