John LeBoutillier writes at Newsmax.com that Fred Thompson will not go the distance:
Fred Thompson — before he has even announced his candidacy — is beset with difficulties. He did not raise the amount of money his backers expected for his Exploratory Committee, and this should be easy because the first money a candidate raises is from his closest supporters, past donors and associates. The fact that he couldn’t even meet his own internal goal of $5 million (he raised about $3.5 million) shows big trouble for Thompson. He has already had a major staff shake-up, further evidence of a troubled campaign, and he hasn’t even announced his candidacy yet!
Many already speculate that Thompson will announce in September and drop out of the race by November.
He may already have peaked this summer and already be on the decline.
Plus, the more voters see him, the less impressed they will be.
I wonder how accurate his prediction will be. That would leave Giuliani and Romney in the top tier. McCain’s campaign is needing a bullet to put it out of its misery.
Maybe Dr. Paul can get his campaign to get the press the top teir candidates are getting. I would like to see him getting the respect he deserves.
