## Jeff Birnbaum writes in the Washington Post today on Thompson's lobbying career. It's the closest look we have, and because it comes from Birnbaum, you're probably reading an example of self-generated reporting, rather than oppo ginned up by an opponent. Bottom line: do enough Republicans care that Thompson was a good lobbyist?
## Chris Cillizza on Fred Thompson's inner circle. There aren't as many Tennessee names as one might think. And Frist-ites are almost entirely absent.
## What's Thompson's exit strategy? In other words -- where does he think he needs to win, place or show in order to win the nomination? Common sense says South Carolina, but thanks a hyperaggressive early effort from Sen. John McCain and a counter-effort by Mitt Romney, there aren't too many
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Fred has made a lot of people think about how to run a Presidential Campaign. The so called experts have to be watching Fred closely.
I am discouraging Fred from entering the Straw Pole. It is the same ol same ol. Sure he will draw a crowd and increase the insiders cash flow, but is it good for him. There are lots of crowds to draw. Do it on your own schedule Fred, like you have been doing. Don't listen to the same ol same ol advisers.
I hope folks with check MyManFred.com later today or tomorrow. There will be an important non partisan story on The Atomic Destruction of Japan.
You won't want to miss it. You will feel so sorry for the Japanese, and maybe you will wake up and realize Muslim Immigrants can set on the plunger and push, then have a good time with several virgins. Be afraid America. They are watching us today.
Posted by Don Jones | June 12, 2007 12:25 PM