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Neoconservatives were instrumental in persuading [[Republican]] [[Fred Thompson]] to run for president in 2008, once [[Rudy Giuliani]]'s candidacy appeared unlikely to succeed.<ref>Neoconservatives might be expected to back [[John McCain]], but they do not -- most likely because McCain has little need or use for neoconservatives and thus they cannot expect to obtain top positions in a McCain Administration.</ref>  Thompson quickly pulled out of the race after finishing no better than third in the initial state primaries.

Neoconservatives were instrumental in persuading [[Republican]] [[Fred Thompson]] to run for president in 2008, once [[Rudy Giuliani]]'s candidacy appeared unlikely to succeed.<ref>Neoconservatives might be expected to back [[John McCain]], but they do not -- most likely because McCain has little need or use for neoconservatives and thus they cannot expect to obtain top positions in a McCain Administration.</ref>  Thompson quickly pulled out of the race after finishing no better than third in the initial state primaries.

Neoconservatives are frequently presented by the [[media]] as "[[conservatives]]." Perhaps due to their influence with the [[media]], [[neoconservatives]] dominated the administration of President [[George W. Bush]], and are considered to be responsible for initiating the [[Iraq War]].  Neoconservatives also favor military action against [[Iran]].

Neoconservatives are frequently presented by the [[media]] as "[[conservatives]]" rather than as the "neoconservatives" that they are.  Perhaps due to their influence with the [[media]], [[neoconservatives]] dominated the administration of President [[George W. Bush]], and are considered to be responsible for initiating the [[Iraq War]].  Neoconservatives also favor military action against [[Iran]].

A cynical view of neoconservatives is they lack any chance for power within the [[Democratic Party]] or among [[liberals]], who have many experienced, educated influence-seekers.  Neoconservatives have an easier time reaching powerful positions by coming over to the [[Republican Party]], much as other former Democrats (e.g. [[Michael Bloomberg]]) became Republicans to advance their personal ambition.

A cynical view of neoconservatives is they lack any chance for power within the [[Democratic Party]] or among [[liberals]], who have many experienced, educated influence-seekers.  Neoconservatives have an easier time reaching powerful positions by coming over to the [[Republican Party]], much as other former Democrats (e.g. [[Michael Bloomberg]]) became Republicans to advance their personal ambition.