Thompson's Conflicted History on Guns

As Fred Thompson’s lack-luster campaign for the presidency continues, he looks to capitalize on the Republican scramble for a traditionally conservative nominee for the presidential election. Specifically, in South Carolina Thompson pushes for gun owners and enthusiasts to cast their vote to bring “law & order” to the country in 2008.

Thompson attacks other Republican nominees for what he deems to be their soft views on gun rights. However, conservatives can still find anti-gun votes made by Thompson during his term as a senator from Tennessee.

Thompson courted the pro-gun vote at a Florida gun show last year, but was still met with skepticism by some attendees.

With the Republican field still floundering for a candidate to uphold their conservative values, Thompson is offering a half-hearted attempt to appease the base. It may be too little, too late for the entire Republican field.