April 9th, 2007
The resemblence factor: Fred Thompson and President Ford
Talk of an ‘08 Fred Thompson presidential run is once again surfacing.
Never discount the importance of superficiality in American politics (for reference, see Jesse Ventura, the 1960 Kennedy/Nixon debate, or the Washington Post story on “the politics of beauty”). That aside, Thompson’s prospects - already aided by a strong speaking voice and a memorable “Law & Order” acting role - might be bolstered by his resemblance to the recently deceased President Ford. He looks presidential and recently deceased presidents are often remembered favorably.
Does anyone else see it?
President Gerald Ford:
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson:
on April 9th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Ha! That’s pretty funny.
on April 10th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Hahaha whoah I never noticed that! Although I must say that Ford looks like the evil defense attorney…
on April 11th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I can definitely see it. Paul Harvey today reported that Fred Thompson, who has filled in for Harvey, has lymphnoma; so, who knows what that will do to his plans.
on June 25th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
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