They Said It... "David Yepsen: Thompson Registers in Register's Debate"
"Fred Thompson did himself the most good in Wednesday's debate among Republican presidential candidates in Iowa.
"Thompson, a former Tennessee senator, was specific, good-humored and exuded an executive persona during the 90 minute session that was sponsored by the Des Moines Register and broadcast by Iowa Public Television.
"... [H]e had the most to gain Wednesday by turning in a presidential performance and he produced. With three weeks until the Jan. 3 caucuses, it may help him pick up some last minute support in Iowa."
