Choosing Sides - Hollywood Fred; Macaca

George Felix "Macaca" Allen, Jr., once the presumptive favorite for the '08 GOP presidential nomination, is encouraging a Fred Thompson candidacy.

Allen introduced former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) when the probable presidential candidate keynoted the state party’s gala earlier this month.

“I think [a Thompson candidacy] is good,” Allen said. “I would encourage him to do so.”

Though Allen said he is not yet endorsing a Thompson bid, he did say that to grassroots Republicans “who care about the party,” Thompson’s popularity indicates “there has been a bit of a void for someone with a proven conservative record.”

The Hill reports also that Allen has formed his own PAC and has been finding other ways to "keep busy." Isn't that nice?