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January 23, 2008 5:02 PM

End Of The Trail For Thompson

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CBS News' John Bentley, who was embedded with the Fred Thompson campaign until yesterday, filed this Web-exclusive report on Thompson's exit from the White House race:

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January 23, 2008 3:22 PM

McCain Returns to Florida

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From CBS News' Dante Higgins:

ORLANDO, FLA. -- Back from a quick trip to New York where John McCain raised over a million dollars for his campaign last night, today he resumed his travels through Florida.

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January 19, 2008 2:45 PM

Thompson Says Future Depends on S.C. Results

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- With shouts of “Go Fred!” echoing off the walls of the auditorium, Fred Thompson wound his way through tables filled with thousands of guns and – more importantly for his campaign – hundreds of gun owners.

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January 19, 2008 12:13 PM

Thompson Defends Himself Against Pamphlet's Charges

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As Fred Thompson makes his final push in South Carolina, his opponents have stepped up their anti-Thompson rhetoric. After a rally in Greenville last night, many cars in the parking lot outside had fliers stuck on their windshields accusing Thompson of supporting Planned Parenthood, a pro-choice organization.

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January 17, 2008 7:51 PM

Thompson Calls On Huckabee To Stop Push Polls

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

PROSPERITY, S.C. -- Fred Thompson called on Mike Huckabee to put a stop to push polling calls that misrepresent Thompson’s record.

“I find it ironic that this man would talk about cleaner politics and rising above the fray,” Thompson said, “while this is going on right under his nose.”

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January 16, 2008 12:36 PM

Thompson Says Romney Misled Michigan Voters

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

LAURENS, S.C. -- Fred Thompson accused Mitt Romney today of misleading the people of Michigan to win that state's primary.

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January 15, 2008 1:56 PM

Thompson Handicaps GOP Race From S.C.

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

ROCK HILL, S.C. -- While the rest of his Republican counterparts made their case in Michigan for tonight’s primary, Fred Thompson continued his bus tour of South Carolina.

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January 14, 2008 5:31 PM

Thompson Jumps on the Economy Bandwagon

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

AIKEN, S.C. -- While the economy and fears of a recession continue to dominate the discussion with most of the Republican candidates in Michigan, Fred Thompson stuck to his stump speech today in South Carolina, talking about national security, immigration reform, and the appointment of conservative judges.

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January 12, 2008 8:10 PM

Thompson Talks Religion

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

LADY'S ISLAND, S.C. -- Mixing theology and social issues on the campaign trail is rare for Fred Thompson, but he discussed it today answering a question from a member of the audience.

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January 11, 2008 3:03 PM

Thompson: Future of GOP To Be "Decided...In S.C."

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From CBS News' John Bentley:

GEORGETOWN, S.C. -- With nothing less than the future of the Republican Party at stake, according to Fred Thompson, he stepped up his attacks on Mike Huckabee that he launched last night at the Republican debate.

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