Thompson Drops Bid For Nomination

Fred Thompson announced that he will be dropping out of the race for his party's nomination for president. Thompson, who entered the race late, never really caught any momentum. Mostly lackluster, Thompson's campaign lacked a great deal of passion except for moments during recent Republican debates. Many felt as if Thompson would be the one to fill the conservative void that many Republicans were looking to support. Instead after entering the race he enjoyed a spot near the top of the polls only to sink and be passed by other candidates. A series of disappointing finishes followed in the first primary and caucus contests. Some have speculated that Thompson helped John McCain in South Carolina by taking away from Hucabee support. Now those Thompson supporters will have to find a new home and I am sure all candidates would welcome them.

Fox News All-Stars

The weekly round table discusses the campaign of Fred Thompson. His entry into the presidential race has been met with a luke-warm response. The gang analyzes this and Thompson's sagging poll numbers. The real surprise has been the rise of Mike Huckabee's numbers in Iowa which show him second only behind Mitt Romney. Might it be Huckabee who vaults into the first tier to displace Fred Thompson and make a run at Romney and Giuliani? We will soon see as the Iowa caucus fast approaches.
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