More on Fred Thompson: Unconfirmed rumor worth repeating. You read it here FIRST.

I do NOT normally post rumor, but this one is worth repeating. The talk has it that one BIG reason for Fred's sudden departure is that his STAUNCH supporter, the former NY Senator Alfonse D'Amato, is going to endorse John McCain.

For whatever it's worth, I GREATLY suspect that for that to have been discussed, and for Fred Thompson to have abandoned his campaign in support of that move, the tit for tat would have been for Fred to get the Veep nod, should McCain become the nominee as we all -- well, many of us -- believe.

The loser may end up being the winner in this case, something that will delight a lot of Fred supporters. Go Fred!

Maybe, it's nothing but wishful thinking, but only time will tell. Stay tuned.