Polls Show Thompson Competitive as He Prepares to Enter White House Race
Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) has moved a step closer to formally announcing his bid for the White House in 2008. Twenty-two percent (22%) of Americans say they will definitely vote for him if he’s on the ballot in 2008. Thirty percent (30%) will definitely vote against him. That net deficit of eight percentage points (22% for minus 30% against) is better than all other candidates in the race except for Barack Obama. Still, the actor enters the race trailing the top three Democratic candidates by 3 to 10 points.
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