Fred Thompson for President: Who needs Law & Order?

Digital Markets Blog presidential campaign 2008 special series on what I am calling “User Generated Politics”

"Friends of Fred Thompson" is not the newest fan club for the actor known for playing NBC "Law & Order" head district attorney; It is a committee incorporated in papers filed last week with the Secretary of State of Nashville, Tennessee to "promote the potential candidacy of Fred Thompson for the office of president of the United States," according to AP reports.

Campaign 2008 is already in full swing and Thompson will have much Republican ground to catch up on: Fundraising and (more political) recognition. Aside from his show biz skills, Thompson has served as Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Rudolph Giuliani is currently leading the Republican campaign 2008 pack, followed by John McCain and Mitt Romney.

Does Thompson have a shot to follow in the Ronald Reagan tradition? [poll id=103]

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