ISSN:
1540-8884
Source:
Berkeley Electronic Press Academic Journals
Topics:
Political Science
Notes:
This brief essay assesses the resources and liabilities that Fred Thompson brings to 2008 Republican presidential nomination politics. It examines facets of Thompson's Senate career, as well as his work as a lobbyist and actor. Although Thompson benefits from a political context in which social and religious conservatives find flaws in the first tier candidates and from national visibility, his relatively centrist voting record among Republican senators, reputed, but largely, untested campaign skills, lobbying activities, and late entry in the contest present significant obstacles for him.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss2/art6