Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Richard Adams

Fred Thompson death watch

How long now before Fred Thompson pulls out of the Republican primary race?

The latest opinion poll shows big Fred leaking support, slumping from 27% among Republicans nationally in September down to 19% this month. And then the latest official fundraising and spending numbers were published, showing Thompson with just $7m in the bank, several million dollars less than Giuliani or Romney. Even Ron Paul has $5m in hand.

Unless he starts doing something soon, Fred's toast. Still, he can spend more time with his charming wife.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.