Changes in Fred Thompson US Presidential campaign

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

On Tuesday and Wednesday, two of Fred Thompson pre-campaign staffers resigned. J.T. Mastranadi, who was hired less than two weeks ago as the campaign's director of research, resigned this morning. Whereas, yesterday Thompson's top adviser, Tom Collamore, resigned "because of differences with Thompson's wife, Jeri Kehn, a Naperville native."

While some reports have noted Thompson's success, according to Mark Murray, "Sources close to the presumptive campaign tell NBC News that Fred Thompson's fundraising is down 'markedly.' One claimed it has 'slowed down big-time'."

In the polls, Thompson continues to be a major contender. A July 24th poll by Washington Post-ABC News has: Rudy Giuliani 37%, John McCain 16%, Fred Thompson 15%, and Mitt Romney 8%. While a July 17th poll by FOX News/Opinion Dynamics has: Rudy Giuliani 27%, John McCain 17%, Fred Thompson 17%, and Mitt Romney 10%.

Related news

"Political pundits debate Fred Thompson's younger wife" — Wikinews, July 14, 2007
"Group claims Fred Thompson lobbied for abortion-rights, Thompson denies" — Wikinews, July 7, 2007
"Fred Thompson accused of being a "mole" for Nixon White House" — Wikinews, July 5, 2007

Sources

Trouble in Fred Thompson's 'Non-Campaign' — Fox News, July 25, 2007
Top adviser resigns from Thompson campaign — Beacon News, July 25, 2007
Mark Murray. The Fred File: Money and the Jeri Factor — MSNBC, July 25, 2007
Washington Post-ABC News Poll — Washington Post, July 24, 2007
FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll — Polling Report, July 24, 2007

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