That’s the endorsement that the Giuliani campaign had everybody speculating about yesterday, leading some to suggest it would be South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. Thompson said:
“Rudy Giuliani has shown that he is a true leader. He can and will win the nomination and the presidency. He is America’s mayor, and during a period of time of great stress for this country he showed tremendous leadership,” Thompson, the former Wisconsin governor, said in a statement obtained by the Associated Press.
Given that Thompson didn’t make much of a dent in the race, I’m not sure this should be considered a major endorsement, but Thompson was still a respected governor and I suppose it’s a good sign when a former rival backs you. Makes it seem as if he’s betting on the winner.
