Exclusive: Fred Thompson to Endorse John McCain

Jan. 23, 2008 - PRLog -- On today's Houston Business Show (M-F at 11 AM on CNN 650), Kevin Price interviewed Jessica Colon of the Young Republicans and a regular feature on Fox News and Fox Business, and during that program she informed him that Senator Fred Thompson is going to support John McCain for President.

In that interview, Colon stated that she met with a senior staff member of the Thompson campaign who wished to remain unidentified, who stated that he was confident an endorsement would soon follow. In light of the two senators different ideologies, the question being asked by many is why?

Colon got the sense that the two are esteemed colleagues and friends from the Senate. Kevin Price pointed out that in his experience as a former aide to US Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-NH) during the 1980s, he found the Senate to be the ultimate "buddy club." The House was really hostile and confrontational. The divisiveness wasn't limited to the two parties, but ideologies among the parties. The Senate always had a different attitude.

Also, Senator Thompson actually endorsed McCain in 2000 and there is a case that can be made that it would be natural for him to do it again.

However, this could harm Thompson's chances of getting the VP nomination if he chooses the wrong horse. Than again, Colon pointed out that Thompson hasn't expressed an interest in that position.

This information is based on a conversation between Jessica Colon and a senior staff member of the Thompson campaign. The Houston Business Media Group has not heard anything from the Senator.

The interview will be posted shortly at http://HoustonBusinessShow.com. For those who would like to hear it online through our archive, email us at info@HoustonBusinessShow.com and put "Jessica on Thompson" in the subject line.

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