A RedState diarist
imagines Thompson in September 2008 at the Republican
Convention, having won the primaries:
While I realize that many of you who voted for me in
the primaries were hoping that by tonight I would be able to give
you a definite answer concerning my plans for the General Election
in November, it is my firm conviction that decisions of this nature
require great care and deliberation. I also understand that many of
you may be … perhaps a little uncomfortable with my decision
to delay a formal announcement until later this month …
[Audible Groaning]
… or perhaps early next month. [Angry Muttering]
Memo to Fred: Get in the race. The delay is starting to define you,
and not in good way.