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Fred Thompson

Education:

Memphis State University, B.S., 1964; Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1967

Religion:

Protestant

Profession:

Actor, Lawyer, Radio personality

Current Occupation:

Actor, ABC radio commentator

Family:

Married to Jeri Kehn Thompson (2001-present); Sarah Knestrickin (divorced)

Party Affiliation:

Republican

Book:

Government at the Brink: The Root Causes of Government Waste and Mismanagement by Fred Thompson

Offical Website:

	Official Blog
	A Goodbye Jan 22, 2008 6:03 PM A Statement from Fred Thompson Jan 22, 2008 2:22 PM Open Thread: 01.22.08 Jan 22, 2008 9:56 AM Video: Post-Primary Speech, 01.19.08 Jan 21, 2008 9:51 AM Thank You, South Carolina Jan 20, 2008 12:47 AM

	Fundraising
	Financial status as of Apr 30, 2008. Total Raised: $24,102,901 Total Spent: $23,723,346 Cash on Hand: $379,554 Total Debts: $107,904 Data from maplight.org and the Federal Election Commission.

	Events
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	Meetup
	North Florida Fred Thompson for President June Meeting May 26, 2008 8:01 PM Fred Thompson for President - College Station - May Meeting Apr 23, 2008 8:04 PM

	Iraq War
	Voted for use of military force in Iraq Stay in Iraq for as long as is necessary Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to use of military force in Iraq Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Immigration
	Build a fence along the Mexican border Opposes any form of amnesty Increased border patrol and enforcement of existing federal laws will inhibit illegal immigration Hide No recent voting record, but in the past has been conservative on accepting immigrants YES to limiting welfare to immigrants YES to accepting foreign workers for farm work Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Taxation
	Supports Bush tax cuts Eliminate the IRS Lower taxes and simplify the tax code Hide Has had a mixed* voting record* NO to increasing tax deductions for college tuition YES to removing the marriage penalty Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Same-sex Marriage
	Opposes same-sex marriage Hide Voting Record - unavailable Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Stem Cell Research
	Opposes human embryonic stem cell research Supports adult stem cell research Hide Voting Record - unavailable Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Comments

	Health Care
	Opposes universal health care that is federally mandated Supports free-market solutions that increase competition and consumer choice, thereby bringing down cost and making health care more affordable Hide Voting record indicates that he wants a health care solution somewhere between full privatization and federal health care NO to Medical Savings Accounts NO to include prescription drugs as part of Medicare Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Social Security
	Use budget surplus funds to create a private savings account program that will supplement Social Security Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to private retirement accounts Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Environment
	Invest in renewable and alternate fuels Create an energy policy that invests in advanced technologies and places more emphasis on conservation and energy efficiency Conduct research and development into technologies that improve the environment Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to reduce funds for road building in National Forests YES to more funds for forest roads and fish habitat Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Gun Control
	Supports right to bear arms as granted by the Second Amendment Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* NO to mandate background checks at gun shows NO to more penalties for illegal use of firearms Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Education
	Minimal federal intervention Give parents more choices in education Hide Voting Record indicates an inclination towards reducing federal funding for education NO to funding smaller classes rather than private tutors YES on education savings accounts YES to school vouchers in DC Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Abortion
	Opposes abortion rights but wants the states to decide Hide Voting Record is consistent* with his position* YES to banning partial-birth abortions YES to continuing ban on abortions at Military Bases Hide You must be logged in before you can post comments. Log in now. Voting Record \| Watch Video \| Comments

	Withdrawn
	Fred Thompson dropped out of the race on January 22, 2008.

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	MSNBC
	Thompson drops out of GOP race Jan 22, 2008 2:38 PM A combative Thompson sways voters Jan 12, 2008 12:54 AM Thompson heads to South Carolina Jan 8, 2008 7:39 PM Thompson's unconventional bid Dec 2, 2007 3:11 AM Thompson would offer a chance to use flat tax Nov 26, 2007 3:12 PM

	CNN
	In 2008, are voters looking for experience -- or a fresh face? Jul 25, 2007 9:19 AM McCain loses key South Carolina supporter Jul 23, 2007 6:57 AM The YouTube-ification of politics: Candidates losing control Jul 20, 2007 3:47 AM Former colleague: Thompson worked for abortion rights group Jul 10, 2007 4:04 AM Poll: Bloomberg could have Perot-like effect on 2008 race Jun 25, 2007 9:46 PM

	Quotes
	Fred Thompson: "He's a good man but he's a pro-life liberal. He's right on the pro-life part, but he's a liberal." Half-True - The liberal label doesn't quite stick to Huckabee Fred Thompson: "Five percent of Americans pay over half the income taxes in this country. Forty percent of Americans pay no income taxes at all." True - Thompson's tax numbers add up Fred Thompson: "I'm proud to have had a 100 percent pro-life voting record." True - He's right on Fred Thompson: "So what sort of services does Romney's health care plan provide? Per the state Web site: $50 co-pay for abortions." True - Indeed, abortions are covered Fred Thompson: "Gov. Romney's own health care plan in Massachusetts ... requires by law that a representative from Planned Parenthood sit on the MassHealth advisory board." Barely True - Facts don't always tell the truth

	FOX
	Low Turnout in Michigan Primary Could Help Romney Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Thompson Calls For Stronger U.S. Military Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Fred Thompson Looks for a Bounce in South Carolina, on Heels of Debate Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Leading Conservative Publication Endorses Thompson Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM Foreign Policy, Recession-Proofing the U.S. Dominate GOP Debate in South Carolina Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM

	Blogs
	A Message From Fred Thompson To Conservative Candidates American Shareholders Association by Zach Howe May 27, 2008 8:41 AM Comment on Disengaged Students by Fred Thompson Comments for Organizations and Markets by Fred Thompson May 26, 2008 3:24 PM FRED THOMPSON IS BACK -- WHO CARES? One Citizen Speaking... by Steve May 26, 2008 7:12 AM Thompson Warns In connection with Tower of silence Threats Fatimaqbkclay's Weblog by fatimaqbkclay May 26, 2008 7:06 AM The return of Fred Thompson Dissenting Opinions by Eric Blankenburg May 24, 2008 11:13 AM

	Google News
	Fred Thompson aide has cocaine trafficking record - NewsOXY May 22, 2008 3:51 AM Fred Thompson To Ban Abortion - NewsOXY May 22, 2008 3:50 AM Fred Thompson, writing at Townhall.com: - Wall Street Journal May 20, 2008 12:02 AM Fred Thompson, Blogger? Has New Online Column, Disses Obama - Huffington Post May 15, 2008 12:24 PM Fred Thompson Finds His Proper Place - The Plank on TNR.com May 6, 2008 3:05 PM