Today’s installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn’t generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers:<\/p>\n
* The Politico reports<\/a> today that former Sen. Fred Thompson’s (R-Tenn.) advisors have “begun exploring a range of staffing options,” including talking to potential campaign managers, in advance of an increasingly likely presidential campaign. Thompson advisers indicate that the actor-turned-pol-turned-actor is “on track to be ready to announce his candidacy in June or July.”<\/p>\n * On a related note, congressional Republicans have reportedly begun asking Thompson about possible skeletons in his closet, specifically his reputation for an active social life. “I was single for a long time, and, yep, I chased a lot of women,” Thompson replied<\/a>, chuckling, according to an attendee who took notes. “And a lot of women chased me. And those that chased me tended to catch me.” Thompson is now married.<\/p>\n * Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco (D) announced a few weeks ago that she would not seek a second term, assuming at the time that former Sen. John Breaux (D) would seek to replace her. With Breaux withdrawing due to residency issues, Blanco is reportedly mulling a reversal<\/a>. Blanco (D) “would not deny she is considering re-entering the governor’s race when questioned by TV reporters,” the Baton Rouge Advocate reported.<\/p>\n