Thompson spokeswoman Linda Rozett said acting campaign manager Tom Collamore, former vice president of food and tobacco giant Altria, still will advise the campaign. Collamore has helped organize the campaign for Thompson, who has not officially jumped into the race.
Thompson has established a "testing the waters" committee that allows him to raise money for a presidential bid. He is expected to formally kick off his candidacy in September, after the Labor Day holiday.
"The Friends of Fred Thompson have made a number of changes as they prepare to enter the next phase, adding new experience and political strength to the organization," Rozett said.
Replacing Collamore will be Randy Enright, who has served as Florida regional political director for the Republican National Committee, and Spencer Abraham, the former senator who lost his bid for re-election in 2000 to Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
Enright also was executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa and the Republican Party of Florida.
I do not remember the details of Collamore, but based on their language ("acting campaign manager"), the Thompson campaign expected to replace him. The other key phrase is "they prepare to enter the next phase". I expect an exploratory committee within a week or two.
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Fred made an appearance at the San Diego Hannity Freedom Concert and unfortunately he didn't announce there either.
It's going to be quite anti-climatic once FDT does announce. Instead of cheers we're going to be saying "About d@mn time, Fred!"
Donations at the ready as soon as the announcement comes!
I hope that he announces sooner rather than later. It's starting to feel like a first date 50 times over.
I would expect an "exploratory" committee after August 5th. I would not expect an announcement of a presidential run until just after labor day.
He will run. Sir Hailistone is also right in that the donations will flow in as soon as the announcement comes. But spending NOW is throwing money into a camp fire.
Be patient. We are still a LONG way from casting votes.
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