Fred Thompson to officially enter race.
Fred Thompson is expected to formally announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in 2008. Widely accused of running a shadow campaign, which violates federal law, Thompson is launching a wide reaching, multi-media parade that will preempt his official announcement after the upcoming GOP New Hampshire debate. Though his exploratory efforts resulted in disappointing financial contributions to his efforts, Thompson will announce his candidacy for president on September 6.