Thompson bails

Freddie K-Street, we hardly knew ye.

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."

For this, he gave up that sweet gig on Law & Order.

Remember when Paw Paw was the Savior of the Republican Party?

Ah, well. See ya at the ol' fishin' hole.

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