"Sources close to the presumptive campaign tell NBC News that Fred Thompson's
fundraising is down 'markedly.' One claimed it has 'slowed down big-time.' The
pace is described as a consequence of the delayed announcement to enter the
race.
'The Friends of Fred, Inc.' will report to the IRS its revenue by July
31st. Sources reveal to NBC News that number will be in the range of about $3
million. Five million dollars had been the talked-about June goal. Sources
describe an early burst of donations in June and say the summer fundraising has
fallen off. While additional fundraisers are planned, sources say the scheduling
of fundraisers was 'frozen' for a time while the team was going through some
internal strains. "
There are a number of things that might explain the low funding. One could be that he hasn't joined the race yet and maybe people are not sure he will. The funding could increase when and if he joins.
On the other hand I think that the truth is that with a few exceptions the shine is rubbing off and people are starting to see that he is not the outsider that he has tried show Americans. He is a lobbyist who was close to Libby and Nixon among others, he has few news ideas that would make him stand out from the other candidates that are already in the race.
I would rather see Thompson drop out of the race he hasn't even joined and McCain to be given a boost as a result.
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