Michigan moves primary to January; Thomspon set to launch
Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm, signed legislation that would move the states presidential primary to January 15, soon after key states of New Hampshire and Iowa. The move, however, violates national charters and candidates have pledged to boycott campaigning in the economically crippled state. Granholm notes that the move will force candidates to address manufacturing issues in Michigan, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the nation.
Fred Thompson will officially launch his presidential campaign today with a commercial slotted to preced the GOP debate tonight on Fox News. Thompson will also appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and release a web cast on his campaign website.