Former senator Fred D. Thompson (Tenn.) met yesterday with more than 50 Republican House members on Capitol Hill, fielding questions about his views on issues such as abortion and immigration and even his relationship with his first wife, but offering no new insight into whether he would join the field of Republican presidential candidates.Many of the members said they left the meeting impressed with the "Law and Order" star and are eager to see him run, believing he would capture the excitement of some Republicans who are not content with the current field of candidates.
"I don't really have a lot to say," Thompson told a group of reporters assembled outside the meeting. "I wanted to come over and see some of my old friends and make some new friends, and tell them what was on my mind."
He then ignored dozens of shouted questions from reporters as he entered the back of an SUV and was whisked away by aides.
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