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==2008 Presidential Campaign==

==2008 Presidential Campaign==

[[Image:Fred Thompson.jpg|right]]

[[Image:Fred Thompson.jpg|right]]

Fred Thompson's name had been mentioned as a possible candidate for President since early 2007. In response, a grassroots political movement began on the [[internet]], trying to draft Thompson to run. He formed a presidential exploratory committee on June 1, 2007. On September 5, 2007, Thompson made his candidacy official, announcing on ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'': "I'm running for president of the United States."  He dropped out of the race on Jan 22nd, 2008, after coming in third in the South Carolina Primary.

Fred Thompson's name had been mentioned as a possible candidate for President since early 2007. In response, a grassroots political movement began on the [[internet]], trying to draft Thompson to run. He formed a presidential exploratory committee on June 1, 2007. On September 5, 2007, Thompson made his candidacy official, announcing on ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'': "I'm running for president of the United States."  He dropped out of the race on Jan 22nd, 2008, after coming in third in the South Carolina Primary.  He endorsed his former rival, Senator [[John McCain]] of [[Arizona]].

== See also ==

== See also ==