Wright asked Thompson a question about the political implications of the Benazir Bhutto assassination and how it will affect the presidential race, saying that he once supported “another candidate” but was now considering Thompson.“I have no idea of the political implications of that question,” Thompson said during the customary question and answer session after his stump speech. He went to add that knowledge of international affairs, however, is crucial. “We shouldn’t have to wait until some disaster happens – either at home or abroad – to be reminded of how important this is,” he said.
“I do know what the ramifications of having a president who doesn’t understand the nature of the world that we live in are, and that would be a dangerous situation.”
With the latest poll out of Iowa showing Huckabee leading Thompson by over 20 points, the former Tennessee senator could use every voter he can get.
“Knowing that Senator Fred Thompson has foreign policy experience with the world leaders, I believe he’s the best choice,” said Wright, adding that Huckabee turning Bhutto’s assassination into an immigration issue “turned me away from him.”
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I questioned in an earlier post as to whether or not Bhutto’s assassination might make some people think twice about the candidates they are supporting for President. In the beginning of this CBS interview Brian Wright states that he was a Huckabee supporter up until about a week ago and then also heard his comment regarding Pakistan ( I am assuming he is referring to Huckabee being unaware that the martial law and suspension of the Constitution has been over for a few weeks now). As a result he has now turned to Fred Thompson. What I suggested may be coming to fruition. Benazir Bhutto not only changed her country, but she might change ours, with elections beginning next week.
