Sunday, June 17, 2007

Fred Thompson considering Iowa Straw Poll

Fred Thompson has been in talks recently with Iowa Republicans about the possibility of his participation in the upcoming Iowa Straw Poll in Ames. His participation would be welcomed by Iowans who have voiced displeasure over recent snubs by Giuliani, McCain and Gilmore.


Aides to Fred Thompson, the actor-politician considered a likely presidential candidate, have had repeated conversations with Iowa Republicans about him possibly competing in the straw poll in August.


"They want to know what it's going to look like, how the voting works, the logistics of it and how the program works in general," said Chuck Laudner, executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa. More...

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