Fred Thompson, RIP

One of the most well-liked figures in national politics has passed away today. Fred Thompson, whose careers as an attorney, an actor, and a politician nearly gave him a path to the White House, died earlier today from lymphoma, according to his family. Thompson was 73 years old: Mr. Thompson died after a recurrence of lymphoma, according to a statement issued by the Thompson family.
“It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of grief that we share the passing of our brother, husband, father, and grandfather who died peacefully in Nashville surrounded by his family,” the statement reads.


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GT: GOP women host candidates

GAZETTE-TIMES, Posted 1/25/2010 by Rachel Beck, Reporter | Left photo by Scobel Wiggins - The Benton County Republican Women hosted two candidates for U.S. Congress on Monday. Though only one will end up with the party’s nomination, both Scott Bruun and Fred Thompson were warmly received. ∴ Bruun and Thompson are running to be the GOP nominee for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District seat. Democrat Kurt Schrader currently holds the position, which comes up for election this November. ∴ Thompson, 60, and Bruun, 43, each presented their views on various issues and fielded questions from an audience of about 50 people. Read more at the GT... Read More......