Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Fred Thompson admits breaking law

Lane Hudson at News for the Left (no fan of Fred's) posts this story.

The Daily Iowan editorial board addresses Fred Thompson's illegal campaign today. Towards the end of the column is an unbelievable quotation from Fred Thompson. The editorial board continues to make one of the most important points behind filing the FEC complaint:

Considering the importance of the office, it would seem critical to have a set of rules and guidelines to follow concerning the election process. Thompson dismisses those who say he is waiting too long to enter the race: "I wasn't around when they made those rules, and I'm not abiding by them."

Thompson should hope that no one reads too much into his apparent blasé attitude toward FEC rules. Doubtless, his supporters would remind such an individual that, as president, he would regard the rules of the job with much more respect. Thompson has read the script, knows his role, and was long ago cast for the part by supporters and the media. When filming begins is yet to be determined.

Were I a supporter of Thompson, I would be jumping ship. He is starting to sound like the Enron of the Republican Presidential Primary.


Fred has been blase the entire time. He's got a separate standard and plays by separate rules.

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