The endorsements keep piling up for Fred Thompson. This time, South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom has endorsed him:

“Senator Thompson’s clear leadership on social, fiscal, and defense issues, as well as his strong and proven stance for border security and the rule of law make him a leader like Mark Sanford,” General Eckstrom said. “I proudly and fully support his candidacy for President, and I ask all conservatives to do the same. Senator Thompson is the only conservative candidate who is now strongly surging in the polls. Momentum is crucial and Senator Thompson has it.”

Here’s Fred’s response to General Eckstrom’s endorsement:

“It is always gratifying when an elected official chooses to support my campaign for President, but even more so when that official is known as a ‘Watchdog for the Taxpayers’ and a leading voice for conservative principles as is General Eckstrom,” said Senator Thompson. “I am also humbled that General Eckstrom joins so many other veterans of our armed forces that are supporting our campaign.”

It’ll be difficult to measure how much this endorsement helps Fred, especially in light of David Limbaugh’s endorsement of Fred. Even if this doesn’t move lots of votes in Fred’s direction, it’s still worthwhile because another fiscal conservative has signed onto Fred’s campaign.

Technorati Tags: Fred Thompson, Endorsements, Conservatism, Election 2008

Cross-posted at LetFreedomRingBlog

1. What the hell is wrong in the GOP? McCain or Huckster will RIP the party into two distinct pieces yet here we are. The media is salivating over SHillary and Barack Husein winning the white house and still the GOP is shredding itself.

   Wake the HELL UP conservatives. Fred is OUR ONLY HOPE….

   Comment by Mitch the Bitch — January 19, 2008 @ 12:16 pm

2. Looks like a few of the brainier South Carolinians ones are beginning to notice Fred, but Im afraid it maybe too little too late. Mean while the press is all but gleefully dancing on his political grave. And now Duncan Hunter has retired.

   Im going out for a walk!

   Comment by T. A. Gray — January 19, 2008 @ 8:20 pm