NPR: Thompson Out of GOP Presidential Race

Thompson Out of GOP Presidential Race

In a three-sentence statement on his website, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson announced that he has resigned from the Republican presidential campaign.

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."

The news of Thompson's withdrawal is a boon for former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, both of whom will look to attract the conservative voters who supported Thompson.

2:39 PM ET | 01-22-2008 | permalink

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Thompson dropped out? I hadn't noticed.

Sent by George de Man | 3:09 PM ET | 01-22-2008

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