Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran Endorses Fred Thompson for President
Endorsement Comes As Thompson Continues to Climb in the Polls
McLean, VA - Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran today endorsed Fred Thompson for President of the United States.
Senator Thad Cochran stated: "I am pleased to announce my support for Fred Thompson for President of the United States. Senator Thompson is the candidate best able to win the general election in 2008 and carry our conservative values all the way to the White House. I worked closely with him in the United States Senate and know he has the conservative values, integrity, experience, and judgment to unite our country, lead our nation, fight the Global War on Terrorism, and keep us safe."
Senator Fred Thompson stated: "I am honored to have my good friend Thad Cochran join my team. With his help, we will carry our conservative message and agenda all the way from the campaign trail to the White House."
Senator Cochran's endorsement today follows the release of eight new national polls, including today's NBC/Wall Street Journal Poll. These new polls all agree on one thing: the race is tightening and Fred Thompson is moving up.
