[20] Thompson spokesman Mark Corrallo said that Thompson was proud to have been a lobbyist and believed in Equitas' cause. Giuliani is the best of the bunch and he … In 2006, he signed on with ABC News Radio to serve as senior analyst and vacation replacement for Paul Harvey. "[50], Thompson became committee chairman in 1997, but was reduced to ranking minority member when the Democrats took control of the Senate in 2001. But when he actually entered the race his campaign fizzled out pretty fast. [27][28], Thompson competed in the Republican primary or caucus in five states. My life expectancy should not be affected. [60], With Thompson's decision to campaign for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination, his Senate record received some criticism from people who say he was "lazy" compared to other Senators. [39] He played the head of FBI special-agent training in the 1988 comedy Feds; in the trailer, the FBI disclaimed any connection with the film. He was 73. Fred Thompson, an actor who became a US senator for Tennessee and ran for the presidency in 2008, has died. Fred Thompson announces his intention to run for president on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) is a potential presidential candidate, but some critics say the folksy charmer isn't keen to … [105], Thompson said citizens are entitled to keep and bear arms if they do not have criminal records,[106] and the Gun Owners of America says that he voted pro-gun in 20 of 33 gun-related votes during his time in the Senate. The cause was a … Fred Thompson announces his intention to run for president on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Fred Thompson died on Sunday in Nashville. He was an actor, known for ... who had been elected vice president of the U.S. (Gore resigned from the Senate 2 January 1993); reelected for a full term in 1996. [61] Critics say that few of his proposals became law, and point to a 1998 quote: "I don't like spending 14- and 16-hour days voting on 'sense of the Senate' resolutions on irrelevant matters. Roger Donaldson then cast Thompson in the part of CIA director in the 1987 film No Way Out. The resulting film, Marie, was Thompson's first acting role and was released in 1985. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people. [40] He appeared on the television sitcom "Roseanne". On June 12, Thompson told Jay Leno on The Tonight Show that while he did not crave the presidency itself, he would like to do things that he could only do by holding that office. Defenders say he spent more time in preparation than other Senators. [9][10] He attended public school in Lawrenceburg, graduating from Lawrence County High School in 1960,[11] where he played high-school football. [103][104], Thompson did not support a federal ban on gay marriage, but would have supported a constitutional amendment to keep one state's recognition of such marriages from resulting in all states having to recognize them. This morning on the radio he said he was still considering it. [23] The October 9, 2007, [19] In July 1978, a jury awarded Ragghianti $38,000 ($139,165.09 in 2016 inflation rate)[30] in back pay and ordered her reinstatement.[29]. [15] Perhaps you’re wondering “Who is Fred Thompson?” You might not recognize his name; perhaps you recognize his face. He died on November 1, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Fred Thompson will make an excellent President for 2008 Election. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort." [23] The question remains popular and is often invoked by pundits commenting on political scandals. He would not announce his candidacy, but referred to his presidential exploratory committee, which he stated had yielded positive prospects. Since May, the former Tennessee senator has been "testing the waters" for a 2008 White House run, launching a campaign Web site and beginning to raise money. ", Three days after Sanders's discovery, at a public, televised committee hearing, Thompson asked former White House aide Alexander Butterfield the famous question, "Mr. Butterfield, were you aware of the installation of any listening devices in the Oval Office of the President?" 09/05/2007 08:15 PM EDT. A "Draft Fred Thompson" forum site became a particularly popular online forum for supporters. [13], Thompson then entered Florence State College (now the University of North Alabama), becoming the first member of his family to attend college. On July 24, 2007, Thompson announced he was replacing his acting campaign manager, Tom Collamore, with former Michigan Senator and Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and Florida GOP strategist Randy Enright. There’s a minor blogstorm developing around a report from Bill Theobald in USA Today about Fred Thompson’s answer to a question as to how badly he wanted to be president… Fred Thompson: The Philip Morris Candidate June 25, 2007 10:47 PM If Fred Thompson is elected president, he will be the first federally registered lobbyist to become Commander in Chief. The gap in their ages may or may not become an issue in the election should the former senator choose to run for president. The twin victories by Thompson and Frist gave Republicans control of both of Tennessee's Senate seats for the first time since Sasser ousted incumbent Bill Brock in 1976. Fred Thompson has joined the race for the White House, declaring his intention to seek the Republican nomination on a TV chat show. Fred Thompson was born on August 19, 1942 in Sheffield, Alabama, USA as Freddie Dalton Thompson. In 2009, he returned to acting with a guest appearance on the ABC television series Life on Mars[42] and in the movie Alleged, about the Scopes Trial.[43]. [102] Thompson stated the government should not criminally prosecute women who undergo early term abortions. September 04, 2007. Thompson, who had never met Libby before volunteering for the advisory board, said he was convinced Libby was innocent. [39] The Scooter Libby Legal Defense Fund Trust set out to raise more than $5 million to help finance the legal defense of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff. Thompson spoke at the 2008 Republican National Convention on September 2 in Minnesota, where he described in graphic detail presumptive Republican nominee John McCain's torture at the hands of the North Vietnamese during his imprisonment, and gave an endorsement of McCain for president. 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On September 27, 2007, PBS television hosted a Republican debate in Baltimore, Maryland, at Morgan State University that aired live on PBS and on www.pbs.org. This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life."[75]. In 1990, he was cast as Ed Trudeau, the head of Dulles Airport, in the action sequel Die Hard 2, as Rear Admiral Painter in The Hunt for Red October, and as Big John, the President of NASCAR, in the movie Days of Thunder (patterned on Big Bill France). The announcement spurred several grassroots draft movements, including a well-organized draft campaign started by Dean Rice, a former Thompson political aide, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bush’s deputy chief of staff — will run the Thompson campaign as chief operation officer, we’re told. [30], On January 15, 2008, Thompson placed 5th in the Michigan Republican primary with 4% of the vote, winning no delegates. The current Republican field is like a smorgasbord at Denny's -- lots of OK choices, but nothing to get the heart racing. I hope he decides to run soon. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, which deregulated the savings and loan industry. "You run for president, you get on an airplane and go to Boston and give a speech, I said I used to pick cotton for a … [32] Thompson received $1,600 for communicating with some congressional staffers on this issue. [122][123][124][125], Thompson was raised in the Church of Christ. List of individuals endorsing Fred Thompson, Biography [43] Collamore would remain as an advisor, Enright would be political director, and Abraham did not have a title. [76] He used that platform to spell out his positions on a number of political issues. April 17, 2007 Run, Fred, Run By Cal Thomas I have no idea whether Fred Thompson, former senator from Tennessee, will run for the Republican nomination for president… He was 73. [42] The obstruction of justice charge was defeated with 50, including Thompson, for conviction, and 50 against. Opportunity of a lifetime. While Thompson was attending law school, he and his wife both worked to pay for his education and support their three children. [48], In 1996, Thompson was a member of the Committee on Governmental Affairs when the committee investigated the alleged Chinese attempts to influence American politics. Fred Thompson, in full Fred Dalton Thompson, (born August 19, 1942, Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.—died November 1, 2015, Nashville, Tennessee), American actor and politician, who served as a member of the U.S. Senate (1994–2003) and who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008. He’s sixty-four, she’s forty: a twenty-four year difference. Ties to "Scooter" Libby, a failed S&L Crisis and a public misinformation campaign trail the man who might throw his hat in the ring for President. He was 73. 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[54] Thompson said that the limitation on political speech within thirty or sixty days of an election was wrong and should be repealed. [88][89], In nationwide polling toward the end of 2007, Thompson's support in the Republican primary election was sliding, with Thompson placing either third or fourth in polls.[90][91]. U of M Grad Thompson Faces Decision, "Fred Thompson: A big and joyous life (Opinion) - CNN.com", "Shocking truth about Fred Thompson revealed! 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WASHINGTON (CNN) - For the online supporters urging "Law & Order" actor Fred Thompson to run for president, it's turning into a long summer. [14] He later transferred to Memphis State University, now the University of Memphis, where he earned a double degree in philosophy and political science in 1964, as well as scholarships to both Tulane and Vanderbilt law schools. When Alexander dropped out, Thompson endorsed Senator John McCain's bid and became his national co-chairman. [7] Unlike most candidate exploratory groups, his organized as a 527 group. Thompson began filming during the August 2002 Senate recess. Let's help convince Fred Thompson to run in 2008 Presidential Election. [114], In September 1959, at the age of 17, Thompson married Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey. View Fred Thompson III’S profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. "[13] Meanwhile, he received a flurry of press attention over lobbying work he had done in 1991 and 1992 for a group advocating relaxed regulations on abortion counseling at federally funded clinics. "[13] Tucker Eskew, a Republican strategist unaligned in the race, said, "Smooth is good, but sometimes nitty gritty is essential" and "He'll be tested (but) he has a little time. [44] On August 8, 2007, Bill Lacy was named manager of Thompson's "testing the waters committee". Our humorist Brian Unger wonders which Thompson is … On March 11, 2007, Thompson appeared on Fox News Sunday to discuss the possibility of a 2008 candidacy for president. [127] He did not speak much about his religion during his campaign, saying, "Me getting up and talking about what a wonderful person I am and that sort of thing, I'm not comfortable with that, and I don't think it does me any good. He served as counsel to the Senate committee investigating the Watergate scandal. Thompson's final show for Westwood One was aired on January 21, 2011. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's. Thompson, who plays District Attorney Arthur Branch on the NBC series, was a senator from 1994 to 2003, elected to finish Al Gore's term when he resigned to run for vice president. [118], While single, Thompson had been romantically linked to country singer Lorrie Morgan, Republican fundraiser Georgette Mosbacher, future Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway, and columnist Margaret Carlson. Republican Fred Thompson will officially launch his presidential bid Sept. 6 in a Webcast on his campaign site, followed by a five-day tour of early primary states. [107], Thompson said that U.S. borders should be secured before considering comprehensive immigration reform,[108] but he also supported a path to citizenship for illegal aliens saying, "You're going to have to, in some way, work out a deal where they can have some aspirations of citizenship, but not make it so easy that it's unfair to the people waiting in line and abiding by the law. [13] He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the Vanderbilt Law School in 1967.[14]. [14] In July 2007, a New York Times article cited Thompson's aides as saying on July 18 that he planned to enter the race just after Labor Day (the first Monday in September), followed by a national announcement tour. Senators John McCain and Lamar Alexander in attendance. 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In 2014, he appeared in the film, Persecuted, focusing on religious freedom, government surveillance, and censorship. "I'm going to wait and see what happens," Mr. Thompson said. Senator Alfonse D'Amato (New York) endorsed Thompson for president. Please vote Fred Dalton Thompson for President in 2008. [47] Thompson supported the U.S. invasion of Iraq, but later stated that mistakes had been made since then. Prior to Thompson's entry into the presidential race on September 5, 2007, the September 10, 2007 issue of Newsweek hit newsstands with a detailed cover story about him.[17]. "[126], Thompson was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a form of cancer, in 2004. Thompson says he was "largely stymied" during these investigations by witnesses declining to testify, claiming the right not to incriminate themselves or by simply leaving the country. He was paid $760,000 between 2004 and 2006 to help prevent passage of legislation that Equitas said unfairly singled them out for unfavorable treatment regarding asbestos claims. By that I mean he was never afraid to cast a vote or take a stand, regardless of the political consequences. 2008 presidential campaign Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Garn–St. It’s not out of the realm of possibility for Senator Fred Thompson (who currently stars on “Law and Order”) to be elected President in 2008. Thompson was mentioned repeatedly as one of the poll front runners, even though he did not participate. The latest candidate to consider a run for the White House is former Republican senator from Tennessee Fred Thompson. He also appeared in Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. Fred Thompson was born on August 19, 1942 in Sheffield, Alabama, USA as Freddie Dalton Thompson. Although he announced in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks his intention to seek re-election ("Now is not the time for me to leave," said Thompson at the time), upon further reflection, he decided against it. That's why the potential candidacy of former Sen. Fred Thompson is creating a palpable stir. [72] He had publicly stated his unwillingness to have the Senate become a long-term career. Why is everyone so upset? He was married to Jeri Kehn Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey. According to Thompson, his values come from "sitting around the kitchen table" with his parents, and from the Church of Christ. "[28], In 1977, Thompson represented Marie Ragghianti, a former Tennessee Parole Board chair, who had been fired for refusing to release felons after they had bribed aides to Democratic Governor Ray Blanton to obtain clemency. Law & Order star Fred Thompson to run for president. [34][35], After leaving the Senate in 2003, Thompson's only lobbying work was for the London-based reinsurance company Equitas Ltd. In the final months of his U.S. Senate term in 2002, Thompson joined the cast of the NBC television series Law & Order, playing conservative District Attorney Arthur Branch for the next five years. [49] Thompson explained, "Our work was affected tremendously by the fact that Congress is a much more partisan institution than it used to be. [8] Thompson formed a presidential exploratory committee regarding his possible 2008 campaign for president on June 1, 2007,[80] but unlike most candidate exploratory groups, Thompson's organized as a 527 group. Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson on Possible White House Bid", "Presidential Candidates And The Second Amendment", "Prepared Remarks for Speech to Lincoln Club Annual Dinner", "Former Sen. 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