The Fred Revolution

According to a blog over at the Washington Post, Fred will be returning to Iowa this week and focusing on his participation in the 1994 Republican Revolution:

When Fred Thompson hits the campaign trail in Iowa next week, he'll be offering a new theme for his candidacy: a return to the revolution. The newest GOP hopeful will emphasize his roots in the so-called Republican Revolution in 1994, when the party swept to power and took control of both houses of Congress for the first time in decades.

I interpret this as something that he has had in his back pocket, but has been waiting for Newt to decide what to do. Obviously if Newt were in the race he would have benefited most from the 1994 election. But with Newt in the background, Fred has the best connection with that election and he will use it to his benefit. Note that he has been emphasizing the Republican Revolution themes already but had not tried to capitalize on it.

Note that there will be dangers. Why should we assume that a FDT President will take the Republican Revolution themes to their logical conclusion rather than getting power and then deciding to spend his way to re-election. I personally think this is WAY outside of his character, but he has to be able to answer the question when it comes up.