Rumor: Thompson Dropping Out

[SPC]

I cannot confirm the truth to this, but I just heard a rumor that Fred Thompson will be dropping out next week to endorse McCain. Again, this is just a rumor I heard. What do you think?

[Хahar 🤔]

I hope not. IMHO, McCain's the best Republican candidate out there (other than Paul), but he's the only Republican who can win.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I doubt it.  I don't see why he would endorse McCain, he is probably going to go for Huckabee if anyone.  I still see him staying in at least until Super Tuesday, and then dropping out.

[SPC]

Well, you forget that McCain and Thompson are supposed to be good friends.

[Bay Ridge, Bklyn! Born and Bred]

I heard a rumor that Larry Craig is 100% heterosexual and that he was set up by a liberal cop.

If I may ask, where did you hear this Thompson rumor?

[StateBoiler]

I cannot confirm the truth to this, but I just heard a rumor that Fred Thompson will be dropping out next week to endorse McCain. Again, this is just a rumor I heard. What do you think?

Good for McCain if it happens. He's my favorite of the first-tier Republican candidates.

Doesn't surprise me Fred is dropping out.

[Padfoot]

If I were Thompson I would drop out as well.  I don't think he took it seriously enough and people picked up on that pretty fast.  I think he'd be much better off dropping out and endorsing McCain.  Also, McCain needs a boost right now in order to get back into the thick of things.  Right now he's in Richardson territory on the Republican side.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

i could see this happening. thompson peaked before he entered the race, and when he finally did, he turned in a mediocre performance in his first debate. i dont think he really wants it .. it just seems like he jumped in because people liked him. since then, huckabee has become the darling of the conservatives.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

It'd be good for him - I don't see it though.  If he's been planning this, why not tell Right to Life not to endorse him?

[Eraserhead]

SPC where have you heard this?

I think Thompson will at least try to stick it out until Iowa.