Thompson claims "others" trying to derail his campaign

[rinsd]

CBS News' John Bentley:

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA -- Saying the stories about him dropping out of the campaign are “made up out of whole cloth,” Thompson again denied that a poor showing in tonight’s Iowa caucus means the end of his campaign.

“Designed to try to suppress my vote as best they can,” is how he described the stories.

“They see the freight train coming and they’re just trying to dishonestly do something about it.”

Thompson accused his rivals of perpetuating the uncertainty of his campaign to reduce his voter turnout.

“It doesn’t come from us, it doesn’t come from the McCain campaign,” he said. “It comes from others.” When pressed to identify who the “others” are, Thompson declined to comment.

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/01/03/politics/fromtheroad/entry3671291.shtml

The Thompson campaign later off the record claimed these former friends now rivals could be behind his withdraw rumors

[rucky]

1. At least he doesn't mix his metaphors.

How about: Run out of steam? Never left the station?

[BOSSHOG]

2. I think its called politics fred

like referring to "others" while declining to be specific ...

[tanyev]

3. Freight train?

:spray:

[shain from kane]

9. That bum will be riding a freight train --- out of town.

[killbotfactory]

4. They are called "Al Qaeda"

and they know Thompson is the only one who can slay them. If only he'd get off his ass.

[babylonsister]

5. That's LOL funny! nt

[FSogol]

6. I think you're doing a good job of derailing your own campaign, "Fred." n/t

[Happyhippychick]

7. What campaign?

[monmouth]

8. His rivals forgot about him even being in the race.....eom

[shain from kane]

10. Is that Lorrie Morgan or Margaret Carlson pulling the train for Fred?