Thompson: Case Dismissed

As predicted earlier today, Fred Thompson is dropping out of the Republican race -- but sadly, his spot at Law & Order has already been filled by Sam Waterston, whose own foray into politics for Unity '08 has been less than overwhelming. Too bad, because several other L&O cast-mates would...

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 22, 2008

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As predicted earlier today, Fred Thompson is dropping out of the Republican race — but sadly, his spot at Law & Order has already been filled by Sam Waterston, whose own foray into politics for Unity ’08 has been less than overwhelming.

Too bad, because several other L&O cast-mates would make great candidates. Here’s how the potential Rerunning Mates rated last spring. — Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

patricia.calhoun@westword.com

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