Thompson Supported by Anti-Abortion Group
Support from The National Right to Life Committee could bolster Thompson's support among conservatives.
According to Reuters News, the National Right to Life Committee plans to announce on Tuesday its plans to endorse the candidacy of former Tennessee Senator, Fred Thompson. The committee, which has some 3,000 chapters nationwide, could help Thompson gain the popularity needed with conservative Republicans, who are currently considering seeking a third party candidate.
Conservative Republicans have expressed concerns about finding a strict anti-abortion candidate, referring to candidate Rudy Giuliani's personal support of abortion rights. The Christian right has split over who to endorse for the Republican nomination ahead of the November 2008 election.
Reuters suggests that the backing from the National Right to Life Committee would give Thompson the spotlight needed to make his presence known to Christian conservatives.
The Senator spoke of the group's support, "It would mean that those who look at these matters the most and consider them the most carefully know my record and know me and would be supportive of me," he said.
