Pro-Life Advocates Say Fred Thompson Close to Announcing Presidential Bid

It looks as if the speculation of whether or not Fred Thompson will announce a presidential bid is down to a matter of not "if" but "when," and pro-life advocates appear to be eager to have a candidate with consistent views on abortion:

With the three leading Republican candidates for president having inconsistent views on abortion and other pro-life issues, some pro-life voters may be looking for an alternative with a strong chance of capturing the GOP presidential nod. Pro-life advocates say Fred Thompson is that candidate and will announce a bid soon.

Thompson is an actor, attorney and former senator from the state of Tennessee who says he strongly opposes abortion.

The Washington Times interviewed two pro-life advocates who wished to remain anonymous but indicated that Thompson will announce a presidential bid "in a matter of weeks."

"It's not 'if' but 'when,' he will announce," one pro-life advocate -- described as an evangelic Protestant -- told the Times.