Why Not Fred Thompson?

As conservatives struggle to find a candidate who can win in 2012, why is Fred Thompson not mentioned? Thompson did not really get into the 2008 race, but by comparsion to the que of likely Republican candidates for 2012, he looks terrific.

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Why not Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney? Unbeatable? Lets win in 2012! John W. Lillpop San Jose, California

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