Frederick of Hollywood - Lobbyist

Grandpa Fred carries baggage
into the 2008 race for President

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Fred Thompson is a lobbyist, friend of felons with a good friend on the Supreme Court.

USA Today: Past as lobbyist may play into future as candidate

"Before he was elected to the Senate, Thompson spent nearly two decades in Washington as a lawyer-lobbyist, representing such entities as Westinghouse, the deposed government of Haiti, the Teamsters Union pension fund and the Tennessee Savings and Loan Association, according to Senate records and published accounts."

John Nichols - The Nation: Meet Fred Thompson: Friend of Felons

"The Thompson-Libby relationship, particularly Thompson's recent statements regarding it, tells Americans everything they need to know about the man who seeks to replace George W. Bush in the Oval Office."

Fred Thompson on his support for John Roberts and the rule of law

"First, an observation.  Our nation is based upon the proposition that our statutes, common law and the Constitution will not only be applied fairly between litigants, but will also be observed by the government.   People will be able to rely upon the rules, usually long established, and their consistent application.  This engenders respect for the law.  It is a sad irony that a nation that is so dedicated to the rule of law is doing so much to undermine the respect for it."

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