Fred Slowing

According to Zogby & Clemson University it appears as if Fred might only make it to 3rd place in SoCo. Right now he is in a statistical dead heat with Romney for 3rd. Considering that Zoby tends to understimate (R) voters and conservatives, then Thompson might do better in SoCo.

RCP's poll avg. put's Thompson rising again, but near Mitt Romney. Thompson may rise high enough to make a surprise 2nd. However, it appears as if conservative voters are split between Romney, Huckster, and (R) guy.

In good news, Thompson wins the Instapundit Straw Primary by a wide margin, 65 - 14. He wins the Pajama Media's Straw Primary by the same margin, 63 - 13.

Looks like Fred's best chance is to go for Veep. It would fit well with his laid-back style.