NRLC's endorsement of Thompson (or "taking what you can get")

The National Right to Life Committee seemed to tacitly acknowledge that other Republican candidates -- such as former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee -- have purer records on the subject in its endorsement, in which the group made a nod to Thompson's electability.

"Our endorsement is a testament to Sen. Thompson's long-standing pro-life record, his commitment to unborn children, and our belief in his ability to win," said Wanda Franz, the NRLC president. [- ABC News]

I would, of course, agree with the NRLC that Thompson is the most solidly pro-life of the three "frontrunners" in the GOP race. So what the heck is up with Pat Robertson endorsing Giuliani? Talk about disintegration....

Breaking: National Right to Life Committee to endorse Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson will be endorsed for president by the National Right to Life Committee, Republicans say.

The decision was disclosed Monday by two Republicans who spoke on condition of anonymity in advance of the announcement that was expected Tuesday.

[- Associated Press]

Reaction? Diogenes is scratching his head. I am, too.

Thompson amazes all with his inability to inspire

I'd like to see someone mount a reasonable counter-argument to the claim that Fred Thompson isn't completely squandering the good shot he had at becoming the Republican presidential candidate.

First, he rambles about Roe V. Wade and criminalizing abortion on NBC's Meet the Press.

Second, he makes off-camera remarks to a FOX correspondent betraying what seems to be his own conviction that his chances are slim.

Third, embarrassing YouTube clips of him asking for applause after another lackluster presentation that leaves his audience wondering if he's finished.

Fourth, he's notably absent from vital New Hampshire, where he's polling a measly 6% (front-runner Romney has 28%) - a state, moreover, in which he promised to be active and where other candidates are delivering!

With this kind of track record, he's setting himself up for a campaign legacy of only being sure about one thing:

He's not going to be President.

In other GOP news, Pat Robertson endorses Giuliani and Brownback is planning to endorse McCain.