For some strange reason, the supposed conservative savior is Fred Thompson. Thompson is an oddball – I knew he’d been a Senator (in fact, I indirectly know a guy who worked for him), but recognized him a lot more from his work as an actor. (Mainly playing politicians and lawyers and whatnot.) Apparently, from everything you read, he’s what the Republican candidates have largely been lacking – someone with impeccable conservative credentials, and the charm factor to lull independents and Democrats over to the dark side. (I joke. OK, no I don’t.)