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Thompson won't rule out Everglades drilling

Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson seemed taken by surprise when asked Tuesday about oil drilling in the Everglades, apparently unaware it's been a major Florida issue.

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Thompson unaware of death penalty cases

Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson said  he was unaware that a federal judge had ruled last week that lethal injection procedures in his home state were unconstitutional.

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Thompson defends gay marriage stance

Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson said he's met frequently with influential social conservatives who are willing to accept his position on a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage...

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Thompson urges more military spending

GOP presidential candidate Fred Thompson argued Tuesday for increased military spending and said soldiers fighting in Iraq need better equipment and effective leaders.

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Debate analysis: Thompson plays safe

Fred Thompson, the newcomer to the Republican presidential field, didn’t stand out in his first debate of the 2008 race, but he didn’t blow it either.

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Acting has been lucrative for GOP's Thompson

Fred Thompson has had a varied career as lawyer, politician and lobbyist, but it's his acting that has proven to be most lucrative.

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Thompson says he's the real conservative

Republican presidential contender Fred Thompson swipes at GOP rival Rudy Giuliani in a speech he plans to give Monday night on the former New York mayor's home turf.

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Thompson discusses Schiavo case

When questioned at a news conference about his reaction to the Terri Schiavo case on Monday, former Sen. Fred Thompson opened up about the death of his daughter in 2002.

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Thompson: I didn’t know of adviser’s past

Republican Fred Thompson said Sunday he was unaware of the criminal past of an adviser to his presidential campaign, but that he wouldn’t “throw my friend under the bus” for decades-old indiscretions.

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Thompson: You can't buy South Carolina

Republican Fred Thompson is mocking rival Mitt Romney for spending millions of his own money on the presidential race.

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Thompson seeks to alter retiree entitlements

Fred D. Thompson, venturing into the treacherous political territory of changing Social Security, called yesterday for slowing the growth of benefits for future retirees by using a different yardstick...

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National Right to Life group to back Thompson

Fred Thompson is the Republican most likely to beat abortion-rights supporter Rudy Giuliani, the National Right to Life Committee said Tuesday, announcing its endorsement of the former Tennessee...

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Thompson to push for expanding military

Candidate takes his call for expanding the military, spending more money on defense and taking better care of current and former service members before a receptive audience at a military college.

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Thompson: National security is top issue

National security will be the biggest issue facing the United States during the next president's term, said Republican Fred Thompson, who is campaigning to be the one in the White House then.

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Thompson would offer a chance to use flat tax

Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson proposed an income tax plan Sunday that would allow Americans to choose a simplified system with only two rates: 10 percent and 25 percent.

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Thompson heads to South Carolina

With his Republican rivals jockeying for victory in New Hampshire, presidential hopeful Fred Thompson sought Tuesday to boost his support in this early voting state considered critical to his campaign.

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A combative Thompson sways voters

People following Fred Thompson's campaign have noticed a more aggressive style at Thursday's Republican debate.

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Thompson drops out of GOP race

Republican Fred Thompson has quit the presidential race, according to a statement.

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