 Share
|
« Previous Politics | Next Politics » |
Email
Print
|
Nat'l Right To Life Endorses Thompson
By
Ex-Sen. Fred Thompson has won the endorsement of the National Right To Life Committee, NRLC and Republican sources say.
Thompson's voting record is pretty much down-the-line pro-life, but NRLC has apparently overlooked his support of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation, which NRLC went to court to fight. Also, in the early 1990s, Thompson has admitted helping lobbying for a pro-choice group.
In October, Thompson addressed the NRLC's presidential forum via satellite.
The NRLC's co-executive director, Darla St. Martin., is close with Thompson's wife/campaign adviser Jeri Kehn Thompson, but it's unclear, of course, whether the friendship played any role in the announcement.
In 2000, NRLC waited until Feb. 9 to endorse George W. Bush over John McCain.
Thompson's voting record is pretty much down-the-line pro-life, but NRLC has apparently overlooked his support of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation, which NRLC went to court to fight. Also, in the early 1990s, Thompson has admitted helping lobbying for a pro-choice group.
In October, Thompson addressed the NRLC's presidential forum via satellite.
The NRLC's co-executive director, Darla St. Martin., is close with Thompson's wife/campaign adviser Jeri Kehn Thompson, but it's unclear, of course, whether the friendship played any role in the announcement.
In 2000, NRLC waited until Feb. 9 to endorse George W. Bush over John McCain.
Join the Discussion
After you comment, click Post. If you’re not already logged in you will be asked to log in or register. blog comments powered by Disqus