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Fred Thompson Makes It Official
While eight Republican candidates were trudging through yet another debate in New Hampshire last night Fred Thompson upstaged them -- from Los Angeles. He went on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and finally announced he was running for the White House. Also, more grim news on Iraq, and investors question whether Apple has stumbled with its new iPhone. Jim Sterngold guest hosts.
By Jim Sterngold • • 1h 0m ListenWhile eight Republican candidates were trudging through yet another debate in New Hampshire last night Fred Thompson upstaged them -- from Los Angeles. He went on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and finally announced he was running for the White House. Some experts say his announcement was big news because the field's so weak. But does Thompson have the substance to win over conservatives? Also, more grim news on Iraq. On Reporter's Notebook, after a string of slick successes, has Apple stumbled with its new iPhone? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.
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