Like many other conservatives who are disappointed in the lack of fire in the bellies and words of the octet of Republican candidates this year, I am keeping my fingers crossed that after playing Hamlet for the last few months, Fred Thompson is going to come out on fire and light up this campaign!
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fred Thompson is not leaving much to chance. So before his presidential announcement, there is the pre-announcement ad.
The veteran actor and former senator and lobbyist is declaring his presidential ambitions in a 15-minute Web cast early Thursday.
Just to make sure no one misses it, he is airing a 30-second ad on Fox News Channel during Wednesday night's broadcast of a Republican presidential debate from New Hampshire - which Thompson is skipping.
That ad, and another one airing Thursday, will encourage viewers to go to his Web site and hear him out.
"Today, as before, the fate of millions across the world depends on the unity and resolve of the American people," Thompson says. "I talk about this tomorrow on Fred08.com. I invite you to take a look and join us."
Thompson, a regular on NBC's "Law & Order" series, knows something about entering a stage. It's all about the buildup.
Besides the ad, Thompson also will tape an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show," which will air about an hour after the debate ends in many U.S. households.
The face time with comedian Jay Leno and the debate ad are the coquettish moves of a candidate who already has proven his aptitude at using the media, from television to the Internet. While his main rivals - Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and John McCain - parry debate questions, Thompson will pretty much control his own message.
"On the next president's watch, our country will make decisions that will affect our lives and our families far into the future," Thompson says in the ad. "We can't allow ourselves to become a weaker, less prosperous and more divided nation."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fred Thompson is not leaving much to chance. So before his presidential announcement, there is the pre-announcement ad.
The veteran actor and former senator and lobbyist is declaring his presidential ambitions in a 15-minute Web cast early Thursday.
Just to make sure no one misses it, he is airing a 30-second ad on Fox News Channel during Wednesday night's broadcast of a Republican presidential debate from New Hampshire - which Thompson is skipping.
That ad, and another one airing Thursday, will encourage viewers to go to his Web site and hear him out.
"Today, as before, the fate of millions across the world depends on the unity and resolve of the American people," Thompson says. "I talk about this tomorrow on Fred08.com. I invite you to take a look and join us."
Thompson, a regular on NBC's "Law & Order" series, knows something about entering a stage. It's all about the buildup.
Besides the ad, Thompson also will tape an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show," which will air about an hour after the debate ends in many U.S. households.
The face time with comedian Jay Leno and the debate ad are the coquettish moves of a candidate who already has proven his aptitude at using the media, from television to the Internet. While his main rivals - Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and John McCain - parry debate questions, Thompson will pretty much control his own message.
"On the next president's watch, our country will make decisions that will affect our lives and our families far into the future," Thompson says in the ad. "We can't allow ourselves to become a weaker, less prosperous and more divided nation."
Well, Fred - ole' Pecoz's check ain't in the mail yet, but I have my pen in my hand... it's up to you now! Does it go to you or into a desperate attempt to rouse Newt Gingrich to action. I guess we'll see this next week or so... BTW - hope you got some sunshine and a tan this last couple of weeks - you sure have been looking like a pale faced city boy lately!
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