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Thompson Talks Security, Unity, Prosperity in TV Message
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News' Tahman Bradley and Christine Byun Report: Former Sen. Fred Thompson R-Tenn., will try to steal the show from his rivals for the '08 Republican presidential nomination by introducing his presidential campaign in a television advertisement set to air Wednesday night during a Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire. Thompson will be absent from the debate.
In addition to the television ad, Thompson plans to make an appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show with Jay Leno".
Imagery is everything for the former lawmaker turned actor, his campaign obviously aimed for a commercial that seemed befitting of a statesman -- Thompson speaks in a simple room with a window and an American flag.
"Today, as before, the fate of millions across the world depends upon the unity and the resolve of the American people," he says. "We can't allow ourselves to become a weaker, less prosperous and more divided nation."
Words on the screen in the 30 second ad's final shot may reveal Thompson campaign theme: Security, Unity, Prosperity.
"One of this campaign's greatest strengths is Fred's ability to connect on a one on one basis with voters ...these ads play to that strength and help to build our network in advance of his first trips to the early primary states as a candidate," Campaign Manager Bill Lacy said of the first ad and a slightly different one scheduled to begin airing Thursday in a statement.
Thompson will continue his announcement rollout with a video on his new website -- Fred08.com -- Thursday morning at 12:01 am ET. He then takes his campaign to Iowa for remarks at the Polk County Convention Complex early Thursday afternoon.
You can watch the ad by clicking here.
September 5, 2007 in Thompson, Fred | Permalink | User Comments (6)
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This man is an ACTOR. He ACTS for a LIVING. If you elect him, you will get an ACTOR, who ACTS for a living, only he will be PRESIDENT OF THE US.
Posted by: artist0122 | Sep 5, 2007 9:25:54 AM
There is very little difference between acting and politics. Check Thompson’s agenda and stance on issues compared to the others. Only Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee come close. I would like to see a Thompson / Paul ticket or a Thompson / Huckabee ticket. I don’t see anyone else in the running.
Posted by: Royce | Sep 5, 2007 12:36:04 PM
Fret not of an actor for a president, but rather take confidence in the fact that a regular every-day American citizen can be in office, who understands the plight of most citizens not represented by corporate america's economic agendas. Certainly he has more brains than Bush (Jr.), Obama, Kerry, Clinton (Mrs.), and even Sharpton! There seems to be a realistic sense of understanding that has shadowed most of the previous candidates in the GOP camp that was last witnessed with Bush Sr., Regean, etc. One can question trickle down economics, a total disregard for illegal immigration laws etc. (such as is with the current president) - but overall, the middle east crisis is the most important issue at hand, and Thompson seems like the only man who can take on this issue with a level head. This mind you, is coming from a Registered Democrat! I'll vote for him!
Posted by: daniel | Sep 5, 2007 12:41:27 PM
Ron Paul?!?!? You mean the guy who polls somewhere below "not certain", "not voting" and "undecided"?
HAHAHAHAHA
If it weren't for Google, there'd be no Ron Paul - that's where all his support is...
Posted by: jdawg | Sep 5, 2007 7:39:57 PM
Thompson's credentials: not as nutty as Tom Tancredo, more truthful than Mitt Romney. Where is Olympia Snowe or Charles Grassley? Surely there is a nationally known, semi-sane, non sleazeball Republican willing to vie for the presidential nomination.
Posted by: ommish | Sep 5, 2007 7:53:02 PM
Security for the Republicans, unity of misguided War Mongers who they themselves have never served, and Prosperity for the Uber Uber Rich. Sounds good to me how about you?
Posted by: Sandra Lea | Sep 7, 2007 5:35:52 PM
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