WP: The truth about Jeri Thompson

[kskiska]

It is a measure of how rapid Jeri Kehn Thompson's rise to prominence
has been that there has been widespread confusion about a basic fact of her background: whether or not she is a lawyer.

Several major news organizations -- including USA Today, the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, and The Post -- have in recent months referred to Jeri Thompson as both a political consultant and lawyer in articles about Fred Thompson's nascent presidential campaign, in which his wife has taken a leading role.

And supporters of the Thompsons have repeatedly invoked Jeri Thompson's status as an attorney to challenge insinuations that the 40-year-old mother of two is a mere "trophy wife" for the 64-year-old actor and former Tennessee senator. On Fox News last week, host Chris Wallace quoted a letter from a viewer attacking NPR's Juan Williams for having previously used the 'tw' phrase in reference to Thompson: "You chauvinist pig. Jeri Thompson is an intelligent, accomplished woman. She is a lawyer. And she has worked in the public policy arena." Added conservative blogger Ed Morrissey last month: "Anyone with access to Google knows that Mrs. Thompson worked as an attorney and media consultant in DC."

Well, presumptuous as it may be to challenge the holy writ that is Google, the hard fact is that Jeri Thompson is not a lawyer. There is no trace in public records of Thompson holding a license to practice law in D.C. or any of the states in which she has resided. And today, campaign spokeswoman Linda Rozett said conclusively, "Jeri Thompson does not have a law degree."

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[jazzjunkysue]

1. "I'm notta lawyer, but I play one on TV,"

:rofl:

[Olney Blue]

3. No, it's worse. "I'm not a lawyer, but I am married to an actor who plays

a lawyer on T.V."

[jazzjunkysue]

8. It always kills me when people say Schwarteneger is an actor. He's a body builder.

At least Ronald Reagan was an actor. At least Sonny Bono was a singer. Ahnoldt is only a muscle head. He's certainly not an actor. Anyone who's seen his films knows that.

[liberaldemocrat7]

10. Some of my ancestors came from Austria and I'm ashamed to have Arnold as a fellow Austrian.

I don't care if he married into the Kennedy family.

[Dogmudgeon]

2. Why is this even an issue?

Fred's a religious rightist -- that's the issue for me. I don't want any more theocrats to have access to the big red button -- nor do I want them dictating to me that I must remove the mote in my eye.

Jeri Thompson's looks and sexual habits are likewise irrelevant. She's not my wife or girlfriend, and that's as much sexual talk as I need to (or am entitled to) say about her.

But if they are lying that Jeri is a lawyer, THAT becomes an issue. It's still not her looks, age, or sexuality.

This is why Gawd, in His infinite Wisdom, has gifted the world with Britney Spears.

--p!

[Proud2BAmurkin]

6. They tried to de-bimboize her so she must be a bimbo

What else would be married to that buffoon

[jazzjunkysue]

9. How simple truth usually is. n/t.

[Missy Vixen]

4. Ahh, truthiness

After all, if the Thompson campaign allows it to be repeated often enough, it MUST be true, right? Their attempt at secondhand spin just blew up in their faces.

In the meantime, I'm wondering when Mrs. Thompson's former boyfriend will be stepping forward. I'm thinking this could get juicy.

Julie

[momster]

5. Media Consultant For Attorneys, Perhaps?

Of more interest from that articles are the outstanding judgements against her for various non-payment issues from before she met Thompson. She apparently just skipped out of her obligations.

[pansypoo53219]

7. can't stand him on L&O

and he fact he was a nixon toady/mole is enough to JUST SAY NO.

[NewJeffCT]

11. I wonder if this will still be an issue a year from now

People still getting angry over the trophy wife accusation and replying that she is an attorney.