Fred Thompson’s secret weapon:
IN the battle for the women’s vote, Fred Thompson has a secret weapon against Hillary Clinton – the legions of former girlfriends who still adore him and who want him to be president.
The Hollywood actor and former Tennessee senator racked up an impressive list of conquests during his swinging bachelor days in the 1990s, but he appears to have achieved the impossible and kept their friendship and respect.
For those who wonder, yes, this is British humor.
Some of Thompson’s ex-girlfriends:
Lorrie Morgan, a country singer who dated Thompson and considered marrying him in the mid1990s, told The Sunday Times: “I couldn’t think of a bad word to say about Fred if somebody put a gun to my head.
“Fred is a perfect example of chivalry. He’s the kind of man little girls dream about marrying, who opens doors for you, lights your cigarettes, helps you on with your coat, buys wonderful gifts. It’s every woman’s fantasy.†Thompson, who wooed Baroness Thatcher during a visit to London last week, is expected to announce officially next month that he is running for president. He is already challenging Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, for first place in polls of likely Republican voters.
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One of her rivals for his affection was Margaret Carlson, now a columnist for Bloomberg News, but she has also joined in the praise for Thompson. “He’s handsome, he’s charming, he sounds like a president,†Carlson gushed recently. “He’s smart, he’s articulate, he knows his line, he can hit his mark.â€
Morgan: “I think he has a great chance of capturing the women’s vote. He’s majestic. He’s a soft, safe place to be and that could be Fred’s ticket. Women love a soft place to lay and a strong pair of hands to hold us.”
Geogette Mosbacher, a Republican fundraiser who once dated Thompson as well: “[He will appeal to] traditional women who will like the Southern gentleman in him. Another thing that is extremely attractive about Fred is that he is a really good listener. As a woman you can talk to Fred about any subject and know that you’re getting someone who respects your opinion and isn’t just being polite.”
Margaret Carlson, columnist for Bloomberg News: He’s handsome, he’s charming, he sounds like a president. He’s smart, he’s articulate, he knows his line, he can hit his mark.”
Sarah Knestrick, whom he married in Tennessee at 17 and divorced 26 years later, intends to campaign for Thompson.
Fred’s campaign slogan: Vote Fred, Vote Soft and Safe.
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