Fred Thompson: (Hilariously) Lazy as Charged

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I’m not going to bother block quoting this Politico article. It is so hilarious and so damaging to Fred Thompson, you’re just going to have to read it yourself.

All of the rumors about Thompson—lazy, uninterested in campaigning—appear to be 100 percent true.

Update: Thompson is either delusional or trying to spin his way to the presidency. Despite the evidence seen at the link above, he told CNN that he has the fire in the belly to win in Iowa. “I’ve had my mojo the whole time.” Right…

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