Gingrich Bid Depends on Thompson’s Performance

[Bradley in DC]

Gingrich Bid Depends on Thompson’s Performance (http://politicalwire.com/archives/2007/07/01/gingrich_bid_depends_on_thompsons_performance.html )

full article here (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=21354)

Newt Gingrich is telling Republican insiders that his decision in September whether to run for president in 2008 depends on the progress of Fred Thompson's imminent candidacy. . .

[LizF]

This made me laugh:

"TAXES AND THOMPSON

Dropping into what will be the key state of South Carolina for his prospective presidential campaign, Fred Thompson was ambushed Wednesday by advocates of the "Fair Tax" plan to repeal the federal income tax and replace it with a national sales tax.

The former senator addressed a Republican state fund-raising luncheon in the state capital of Columbia. He appeared surprised to see more people wearing "Fair Tax" stickers than "Thompson for President" badges. He did not seem prepared to answer questions about the sweeping tax reform."

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