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Bradley in DC
12-29-2007, 04:56 AM
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/28/politics/main3653983.shtml

Can Fred Thompson Turn It Around?
GOP Candidate Is Optimistic, But An Expert Thinks His Late Start Continues To Hurt Him

(CBS) Earlier this year, Fred Thompson was looked upon as the candidate who would unite the Republican Party and make a strong run at the White House in November.

Now, as CBS News' John Bentley reports, his poll numbers are slipping as his campaign scrambles to stay in the race.

What happened? Can Thompson turn it around?

Asked about his numbers, Fred Thompson often mentions former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean.

"President Howard Dean was leading in all the polls, was spending most of the money, and he got anointed by everybody. On election night, ol’ Howard wasn’t anywhere to be seen," said Thompson. "And Kerry, who, you know, had been in single digits, wound up winning it. So the only thing that we know is that no one knows nothin’ when it comes to politics.” ...