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Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson (R) received a major boost to his campaign Tuesday with the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee. With his main rivals for the GOP nomination all receiving the endorsement of a prominent figure in Christian conservative circles, the backing of the prominent anti-abortion group is key for Thompson. “In supporting me, those who have worked tirelessly to defend life are supporting a consistent conservative who has stood with them yesterday, who stands with them today, and will stand with them tomorrow,” Thompson said. The group’s endorsement should help the former senator strengthen his network of grassroots supporters in the key primary states. “When National Right to Life speaks, we’re not speaking as a Washington group,” said David O’Steen, the group’s executive director, pointing to National Right to Life’s strong state roots. “There have been endorsements by individuals of various candidates,” O’Steen added. “Every candidate has received endorsements from some individuals, and that’s to be expected. But this is the first endorsement in the Republican race from a major, grassroots, pro-life organization, representing 50 state organizations and about 3,000 chapters.” |
