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Let me offer the following as an unequivocal Mitt Romney supporter: I think it would be great if Fred Thompson got in the presidential race. He would be a wonderful candidate, and would strengthen what I think is already a pretty strong Republican field. Years where we had to choose the least lame among the competitors are still a fresh memory for me. 2008 won’t be like that.
The more strong candidates we have in the field, the better for the party and, much more importantly, the better for the country. The last Republican standing should be battle tested and truly the best we have to offer.
As to whether a Thompson entry into the race would harm Romney’s chances of winning the nomination, of course it would. His entry will also make the hill steeper for McCain and Giuliani. He will be a formidable candidate; that’s a fact all the contenders will have to deal with.
When candidates back into the nomination because they’re the favorite or because the field is weak, you get unappealing or unqualified nominees. (Insert your own bipartisan list here – I’ll start things rolling by mentioning Dole, Dukakis and Clinton.) For the good of the country, I hope Thompson uses his appearance on Fox News Sunday tomorrow to announce he’s in it to win it.
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