[19] Thompson served on various corporate boards. "[59] Thompson was "on the short end of a couple of 99–1 votes", voting against those who wanted to federalize matters that he believed were properly left to state and local officials. [54] Thompson said that the limitation on political speech within thirty or sixty days of an election was wrong and should be repealed. He was an actor, known for The Hunt for Red October (1990), Sinister (2012) and No Way Out (1987). [44] On August 8, 2007, Bill Lacy was named manager of Thompson's "testing the waters committee". While Thompson had not yet formally announced his intentions, he said he would "leave the door open." Press Release - They Said It...Fred Thompson Immediately a Driving Force in the Republican Campaign for President . America needs Fred Thompson. In response to renewed interest in this matter, in 2007 during his presidential campaign, Thompson said, "I'm glad all of this has finally caused someone to read my Watergate book, even though it's taken them over 30 years. View Fred Thompson III’S profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. May 23, 2007 — Lorrie Morgan says her former boyfriend, Fred Thompson, would make a great president. [92] In a statement issued by his campaign, Thompson said: Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. "[126] On occasion, Thompson attended Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Virginia. [46] On the same night Thompson was elected to fill Gore's unexpired term, political newcomer Bill Frist, a Nashville heart surgeon, defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Jim Sasser, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, for Tennessee's other Senate seat, which was up for a full six-year term. Fred Thompson, Actor: The Hunt for Red October. "[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. For other people with similar names, see, Corruption case against Tennessee governor, Career between Senate and presidential campaign (2003–2007). Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) is a potential presidential candidate, but some critics say the folksy charmer isn't keen to … Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, Republican nomination for president in the 2008 election, alleged Chinese attempts to influence American politics, List of United States senators from Tennessee, "Fred Thompson, actor and presidential candidate, dies at age 73", "Fred, Freddie — he's still F.D. Fred Thompson: 'I'm running for president of the United States.' [23] The question remains popular and is often invoked by pundits commenting on political scandals. The picture in the paper the other day of Fred Thompson and his wife was eye-catching and it wasn’t because he towered over her like some giant out of an old circus. May 23, 2007 — Lorrie Morgan says her former boyfriend, Fred Thompson, would make a great president. [131] He was interred at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, that same day. Thompson, who missed his first debate opportunity since declaring his candidacy, was criticized by event organizers and other GOP candidates for his absence. [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. https://www.foxnews.com/us/fred-thompson-former-us-senator-dead-at-73 [31], Thompson lobbied Congress on behalf of the Tennessee Savings and Loan League to pass the Garn–St. If Fred Thompson's breakthrough performance as Bernard Oxbar in Curly Sue qualifies him to become the most powerful person on ... apocalyptic all at the same time to see Joe Don Baker play Fred Thompson in the inevitable TV mini-series about Fred Thompson's run for president, likely entitled something like "Lights, Camera, White House" ... ahh but we can only dream). Former Senator Fred Thompson, who now plays a district attorney on "Law & Order," told Fox News today that he'll make a decision in the coming months about whether to jump into the field of Republican candidates vying for the 2008 presidential nomination. [43] Thompson portrayed Frank Michael Thomas in the CBS series The Good Wife; besides having a similar name, Thomas also shares Thompson's love for acting and the law. A statement from the Thompson family said: “It is with a … On March 11, 2007, Thompson appeared on Fox News Sunday to discuss the possibility of a 2008 candidacy for president. "I'm going to wait and see what happens," Mr. Thompson said. [4], On May 15, Thompson published a video in which he declined to debate Michael Moore about Cuba. I remember, in the early months of the election, his popularity started rising thanks to a series of Youtube videos he filmed taunting Michael Moore and others. He had publicly stated his unwillingness to have the Senate become a long-term career. At the end of March, Thompson asked to be released from his television contract, potentially in preparation for a presidential bid. He served as counsel to the Senate committee investigating the Watergate scandal. He was married to Jeri Kehn Thompson and Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey. The resulting film, Marie, was Thompson's first acting role and was released in 1985. A 1994 New York Times profile wrote, "When Hollywood directors need someone who can personify governmental power, they often turn to him. [57][58] Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) characterized her colleague this way: "I believe that Fred is a fearless senator. Fred Dalton Thompson for President of the United States. And I actually am looking forward to this guy running and being president. The announcement came according to Politico.com "At 7:57 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday [September 5, 2007], while taping "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for broadcast later in the evening, Fred Thompson finally said: "I'm running for president of the United States." [81], Thompson continued to be mentioned as a potential candidate, but did not officially declare his candidacy. He was 73. [32] Thompson received $1,600 for communicating with some congressional staffers on this issue. TV actor Fred Thompson has declared his candidacy for US president, formally entering the 2008 White House race with a TV interview. ", 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?" [83], On September 5, 2007, Thompson made his candidacy official, announcing on The Tonight Show that "I'm running for president of the United States" and running an ad during a Republican Presidential candidates' debate on Fox News. Fred Thompson, who momentarily gave up a TV career to run for president in the last cycle, didn’t sound surprised that Donald Trump didn’t enter the presidential race. "[1] He stated that he would not be interested in accepting a hypothetical nomination for vice president, explaining "I don't think I would ever want to do that and be in the second position. He was an actor, known for The Hunt for Red October (1990), No Way Out (1987) and Sinister (2012). Some Thompson supporters are getting restless. [112], Thompson initially supported the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation, but he later said that certain parts should be repealed. I don't attend regularly when I'm up there. Opportunity of a lifetime. [22][26] He later stated that the report should be looked at with skepticism. Actor/Politician Fred Thompson May Run for President in 2008 Salem-News.com 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 said that Roe v. Wade was a wrong decision that ought to be overturned, and that he was pro-life,[49] but he also said that states should decide not to criminalize young women for early term abortions. He did not run for reelection in 2002. It was also noted that Thompson was already prepping for the Republican debates, so that he would be able to join the other Republican candidates on stage at the events after becoming an announced candidate. [21] Thompson was sometimes credited for supplying Republican Senator Howard Baker's famous question, "What did the President know, and when did he know it? [41], In May 2007, he took a break from acting to run for the Republican nomination for president in the 2008 election, winning 11 delegates before dropping out of the race in January 2008. U of M Grad Thompson Faces Decision, "Fred Thompson: A big and joyous life (Opinion) - CNN.com", "Shocking truth about Fred Thompson revealed! [132], This article is about the politician and actor. September 02, 2007. "I used to beg him to run for president. [20] Thompson spokesman Mark Corrallo said that Thompson was proud to have been a lobbyist and believed in Equitas' cause. '"[46], Thompson supported free trade and low taxes. [24], A Republican staff member, Donald Sanders, found out about the White House tapes and informed the committee on July 13, 1973. While Thompson had not yet formally announced his intentions, he said he would "leave the door open. Thompson received strong support from California legislators, seen in this photo from left, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore Assemblyman Alan Nakanishi, Senator Sam Aanestad Senator Tom McClintock, Thompson, Assemblyman Martin Garrick, Assemblyman Tom Berryhill, and Senator Dave Cogdill. [5] On May 18, he continued his Internet campaign by posting a letter to Pajamas Media acknowledging his online supporters. Lorrie, who dated Fred for a couple of years in the mid-'90s, told Ralph Emery on his RFD-TV show "Live" that she definitely thinks Fred is presidential material. "[59], On November 13, 2007, the National Right to Life Committee announced its endorsement of Fred Thompson, stating "Our endorsement is a testament to Senator Thompson’s long-standing pro-life record, his commitment to unborn children, and our belief in his ability to win. When Alexander dropped out, Thompson endorsed Senator John McCain's bid and became his national co-chairman. Campaign website: fred08.com, Fred Thompson presidential campaign, 2008, National Republican Congressional Committee, United States Republican presidential candidates, 2008, Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008, "Transcript: Former Sen. Fred Thompson on 'FOX News Sunday, "Thompson rules out VP spot on GOP ticket", "Thompson Responds to Michael Moore Challenge", "Fred Thompson's Long 'Exploration' Raises Money — and Confusion", "Media horde to follow Thompson to Richmond", "Thompson Tells Leno He Would Like to Be President", "Thompson Strong on Style, Not Substance", Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, "Candidates Shift as G.O.P. [19] A large congressional majority and President Ronald Reagan supported the act, but it was said to be a factor that led to the savings and loan crisis. He continued playing Arthur Branch on Law & Order until he left the show in May 2007 to prepare to run for president. "[27], Thompson's appointment as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate committee reportedly upset Nixon, who believed Thompson was not skilled enough to interrogate unfriendly witnesses and would be outfoxed by the committee Democrats. Fredheads for Fred Thompson President of the United States 2008. 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. "[22], Journalist Scott Armstrong, a Democratic investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee, is critical of Thompson for having disclosed the committee's knowledge of the tapes to Buzhardt during an ongoing investigation, and says Thompson was "a mole for the White House" and that Thompson's actions gave the White House a chance to destroy the tapes. Douglas Urbanski took Thompson's place in the Westwood One syndication lineup. [51] Thompson served on the Finance Committee (dealing with health care, trade, Social Security, and taxation), the Intelligence Committee, and the National Security Working Group. Marie Ragghianti's case became the subject of a book, Marie, written by Peter Maas and published in 1983. News On 6 anchor Scott Thompson interviews Fred Harris. At that time, he shortened his first name from Freddie to Fred. There are some important things we really need to get on with—and on a daily basis, it's very frustrating." 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. From 2002 to 2005, Thompson was head of the Federal City Council, a group of business, civic, education, and other leaders interested in economic development in Washington, DC. I am now not alone in wanting Fred Tompson to be our next President. Fred Thompson is a traditional Republican-he’s Reaganesque. Why is everyone so upset? … [19], The couple divorced in 1985. He was a Republican Party primary candidate seeking to represent his party in the 2008 United States presidential election. [citation needed] Thompson also had roles in Disney's Secretariat and the horror film Sinister. But when he actually entered the race his campaign fizzled out pretty fast. [61] Also, on June 12, 2007 former U.S. The speculation can end: Fred Thompson has announced the end of his campaign: Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President… The obstruction of justice charge was defeated with 50, including Thompson, for conviction, and 50 against. Senator Howard Baker's re-election campaign in 1972, and was minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in its investigation of the Watergate scandal (1973–1974). Senator Fred Thompson saying over the weekend that he is "considering a run" for President of the United States, it seems that Tennessee will continue its tradition of having one if its own on the national ticket. August 31, 2007. 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. 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. Thompson replied with a simple "No." [29] With Thompson's assistance, Ragghianti filed a wrongful termination suit against Blanton's office. [50][51] Thompson was skeptical that humanity is to blame for global warming. [121] The couple has two children, a daughter Hayden born in 2003 and a son Samuel born in 2006. 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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All I can say is WOO HOO! [25] "Even though I had no authority to act for the committee, I decided to call Fred Buzhardt at home," Thompson later wrote,[26] "I wanted to be sure that the White House was fully aware of what was to be disclosed so that it could take appropriate action. He died on November 1, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Political positions "[60], As of September 6, 2007, Thompson had been endorsed by 20 current members of Congress, including both Tennessee senators. [100][101], Thompson said that federalism was his "lodestar", which provides "a basis for a proper analysis of most issues: 'Is this something government should be doing? On January 22, 2008, after attracting little support in the early primaries, Thompson confirmed he had withdrawn from the Presidential race. [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. [36], After Thompson was elected to the Senate, two of his sons followed him into the lobbying business, but generally avoided clients where a possible conflict of interest might appear. 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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. Fred Thompson was born on August 19, 1942 in Sheffield, Alabama, USA as Freddie Dalton Thompson. [4][5][6], As an actor, Thompson appeared in a number of movies and television shows including The Hunt for Red October, Die Hard 2, In the Line of Fire, and Cape Fear, as well as in commercials. In 2014, he appeared in the film, Persecuted, focusing on religious freedom, government surveillance, and censorship. [29] Thompson won 3 of the 12 delegates in the Wyoming Republican County Conventions on January 5, 2008. Perhaps you’re wondering “Who is Fred Thompson?” You might not recognize his name; perhaps you recognize his face. [53] Thompson's support of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation brought criticism from groups such as Gun Owners of America (GOA), who said that the legislation limited their ability to inform the public about the gun rights voting records of incumbent politicians. [34][35], After leaving the Senate in 2003, Thompson's only lobbying work was for the London-based reinsurance company Equitas Ltd. Law & Order star Fred Thompson to run for president TV actor Fred Thompson has declared his candidacy for US president, formally entering … I hope he decides to run soon. [93], Thompson signed an agreement to be represented as an actor by the William Morris Agency. [40] Thompson's chief fundraiser was Wyatt A. Stewart, a former fundraiser for the National Republican Congressional Committee. [119], In July 1996, Thompson began dating Jeri Kehn (born 1966) and the two married almost six years later on June 29, 2002. [39], Political insiders in Tennessee expected the inner circle of a Thompson campaign to include, in addition to his politically experienced wife, a number of functionaries with whom Thompson has been associated in the past. [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. On May 30, 2007, he asked to be released from the role, potentially in preparation for a presidential bid. [54][55], Thompson was not a candidate for re-election in 2002. 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. American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. [31] He received 8% of the vote in the Nevada Caucuses, placing 5th, on January 19, 2008. Thompson signed a deal with Salem Communications's Townhall.com to write for the organization's magazine, Townhall, from April 23, 2007, until August 21, 2007,[78] and again from June 8, 2008, until November 17, 2008. On February 12, 1999, the Senate voted on the Clinton impeachment. Press … [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. [18] He then began a five-day tour of early voting states, including Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. List of individuals endorsing Fred Thompson, Biography He was 73. The former Senator and current Law & Order cast member is considering a run for the GOP nomination for President. Photograph: AFP/Gett Fred Thompson announces his intention to run for president … [102] Thompson stated the government should not criminally prosecute women who undergo early term abortions. [115] Their son, Freddie Dalton "Tony" Thompson Jr.,[2] was born in April 1960. 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. We need a strong leader for President, and I feel that Fred Thompson with his background would be an excellent President. [52] He said citizens are entitled to keep and bear arms if they do not have criminal records. Fred Thompson announces his intention to run for president on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. [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]. Fred Thompson will make an excellent President for 2008 Election. [47] Thompson supported the U.S. invasion of Iraq, but later stated that mistakes had been made since then. Lorrie, who dated Fred for a couple of years in the mid-'90s, told Ralph Emery on his RFD-TV show "Live" that she definitely thinks Fred is presidential material. '"[60], Thompson stated that "Roe v. Wade was bad law and bad medical science," and that judges should not be determining social policy. I think he has the money. Actor/Politician Fred Thompson May Run for President in 2008 Salem-News.com. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. 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]. [97], In May 2010, Thompson became an advertising spokesman for American Advisors Group, a reverse mortgage lender. [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. Reportedly indolent, Thompson's NHL was the lowest of three grades of NHL,[128] and was the rare nodal marginal zone lymphoma. With actor and former U.S. [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. [13] He made occasional appearances in the same role on other TV shows, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the pilot episode of Conviction. In a follow-up to a July 12 report on the Web sites of the other Presidential hopefuls, PEJ finds that Thompson’s full-service site is among the most sophisticated of anyone running--even before he had … Leno mentioned that Thompson was #2 in the polls, and asked him if he would at least state if he would like the job of President. Now that Fred Thompson has formally announced his candidacy for President, his live campaign can begin to match the vigorous cyberspace campaign he's been running for months. The perjury charge was defeated with 45 votes for conviction, and 55, including Thompson, against. [20], In 1973, Thompson was appointed minority counsel to assist the Republican senators on the Senate Watergate Committee, a special committee convened by the U.S. Senate to investigate the Watergate scandal. 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