"I like Fred Thompson," said David Rein, the sartorial svengali from whom I've bought all my suits over the last ten years. "But I think he's a little ... worn out."
"Worn out?" I asked. I was a bit distracted looking at myself in the mirror. I'd never seriously considered a double-breasted suit. In fact I looked great. (Pictures later.)
David lowered his voice. Paul Stuart is a dignified established.
"What I mean," David said, "is that I think his wife is very demanding."
Much has been made of Fred Thompson's "trophy wife," the very attractive Jeri Kehn Thompson. The 40 year old blonde - 24 years her husband's junior - is not only a stunner, but whip-smart to boot.
(The "Trophy Wife" as originally defined in a 1989 edition of Fortune, by a woman writer, was not a dingbat. She was young, ambitious, attractive of course, but also accomplished. And her rejuvenating powers are legendary: King David had Bathsheba. Napoleon had Marie Louise of Austria. Trump had Marla Maples.)
But while Jeri, a former RNC spokewoman, might prove invaluable to her husband's political drive, it must be asked: is her own sex drive taking its toll? From the looks of it, the candidate may be suffering from sexual exhaustion.
Thompson's health of course is not perfect. He has suffered from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. But happily it's in remission and reportedly indolent, the lowest of three grades of NHL.
Instead, what we see in the video - the fatigue, the shakiness, the disorientation - are likely the ravages of Jeri's sexual tyranny.
What do you think? Should Jeri step down from her role as bedroom Commander-in-Chief? Should she stop abusing her power? Or is she a patriot, doing the electorate a favor by testing his stamina?
By the way, speaking of men's clothing, Romney's the only one of these guys who knows what he's doing. The rest of them look like crap.
Reader Comments ( Page 3 of 4)
31. Finn received his BA in Kicking Ass at You Got Served University. Go YGSU Fightin' Intellectuals!
Blayze at 2:47PM on Oct 10th 2007
32.
FINN
SOCK IT TO EM! THANKS.
marsha beckerman at 4:03PM on Oct 10th 2007
33. Finn,
Five bops on my Hillary Bobble head!
JG
John Giza at 2:59PM on Oct 10th 2007
34. Fred Thompson is just another neocon crook!
Tori at 2:58PM on Oct 10th 2007
35. Mo,
Hey man, I'm new to your blog and just wanna say hey ya'll to everyone! Well, I shouldn't say new. I've been reading this almost every day through my first year at college. (Since September.) I love it! It's nice to put the political bul crap aside for a minute and just have a laugh! Thanks you guys!
Seth at 3:02PM on Oct 10th 2007
36. God Bless Fred, Jeri and all the "Viagra" kids they decide to have. With a beautiful family like this, we won't need to worry that Fred is leaving fishy cigars and protein stains around the Oval Office. The political arena is a blood sport. It's like a dog fight where only the best comes out alive. Fred looks like a wounded puppy that needs some help. Sympathy won't get him into the White House. Ask John Edward if not fighting vigorously earns respect. Hillary is the biggest dog in the Democratic fight. If it comes down to Rudy, Fred, or Hillary; then I'm backing "Old Yeller!" Hillary is Bill's lap dog and Rudy is stuck reliving 9-11. How many times can a young and excitable dog relieve themselves on your couch? An old dog is loyal and knows where his bone gets buried. Are Democrats going to split the Party? We'll see.
Cecil Jones at 3:04PM on Oct 10th 2007
37. And like most freshmen in college, I suck at spelling! I meant bull crap. :)
Seth at 3:03PM on Oct 10th 2007
38. Fight, Fight, Fight!!
Intellectuals Fight!!
We are Left, Left, Left!!
And we are Right, Right, Right!!
Fight, Fight, Fight!!
Intellectuals Fight!!
Now if you'll excuse me I have to deal with another ignoramous...
29. Your article has no value what so ever. Maybe you should grow up before you put out "political" articles. It's not your job to get into his bedroom, and I bet it's nothing more than your jealousy acting out, much like a spoiled three year old.
Al at 2:42PM on Oct 10th 2007
Al, Al, Al... Have we learned nothing from the examples set by Stan at 11:48AM on Oct 10th 2007 & susan at 1:43PM on Oct 10th 2007??
Your ignorance astounds me.
First of all, why would a spoiled three year old be jealous of anything if he were indeed spoiled?? At that age, shouldn't he be more concerned with how he is going to score his next Oreo Cookie Shake? (http://news.aol.com/newsbloggers/2007/10/10/trend-alert-children-behind-the-wheel/)
Secondly, since when is one's maturity level a prerequisite to commenting on "political" matters. Sure hasn't stopped the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson, Ann Coulter, Stan, susan, and yourself from commenting.
And finally, Mo's article has "political" and entertainment value so whatever.
Mo Rocca 180 - Only half as tedious as regular news, but twice as entertaining!!
Finn at 3:21PM on Oct 10th 2007
39. I wonder if he's really good in bed, making Jeri want more more more... or... is he just not satisfying her, a la chinese food. I think this is an important issue.
themkickingpoe at 3:21PM on Oct 10th 2007
40. Mo, may I?
Everyone: "HI SETH!"
As you will soon learn, you don't need to apologize
for anything on 180, especially typos--that is,
unless you maliciously attack someone or something without just cause or provocation.
Then, at least, use proper logic, grammar and spelling.
Are you a registered voter? Have you heard of Hank Kimball?
Kimball '08
John Giza at 3:26PM on Oct 10th 2007
41. John,
Thanks for the welcome man. Yes I am a registered voter and have no party affiliation. I don't plan on making one either. Hank Kimball? I've heard very little. You wanna know why I have no party affiliation? I don't agree with most that's going on politically these days, on either side of the fence. And there's a few things I like on both sides. So I think that I'm just gonna vote for the person I think will do the best job, all the dirt slinging and name calling aside. Hank Kimball? I'll look 'im up. Thanks again!-Arizona Hillbilly
P.s. Aren't the candidates, running for the Presidential office, supposed to be the most mature? Seems to me that they are more childish than most. And that's coming from an 18 year old!!!
Seth at 3:44PM on Oct 10th 2007
42. Finn,
Time for some Xanax and Captain Morgan and a pleasant view of the coconuts on
Gil-AL-Gore's Island.
BTW Andrea, I wasn't really eating the coconut cream pie; I was staring at the Radio.
Mo, how's that The View appearance coming?
I'm not suggesting anyone on this blog should write in to...
Kimball '08
John Giza at 3:42PM on Oct 10th 2007
43. Actually, Jackie Kennedy was 12 years younger than her husband - Jack born in 1917, Jackie 1929. Regardless, Jack was only 43 when he got into the White House and they did not look that far apart at all in age.
Fred Thompson is 65 years old, and all kidding aside, let us not forget the man had lymphoma and was quite ill for awhile. Yes, Kennedy had Addison's disease, but the media stayed out of candidate's business then. Those days are over!
Is a 65 year old man with a potentially fatal disease (which could flare up at anytime) up to being president? I think it is a fair question...
David S. at 3:47PM on Oct 10th 2007
44. Wait, wasn't Hank Kimball the county agent on Green Acres?
Seth at 3:47PM on Oct 10th 2007
45. Seth,
Yes. And he's dead too.
You want more mature than that?
Kimball '08
John Giza at 3:51PM on Oct 10th 2007