Fred's in the Race

Former U.S. Senator from Tennessee and Film Actor Fred Thompson announced his candidacy for President of the United States to thunderous applause on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno last night. Addressing questions that he had waited too long to announce his candidacy Thompson said, "People treat politicians sort of like the dentist -- they don't have anything to do with them till they have to," replied the candidate.

An official announcement video by the former Senator is available at www.Fred08.com. Known for his folksy Southern manner Thompson will kick-off his campaign in Iowa and follow-up with visits to New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida.