Fred Thompson sought inspector's removal

[BushOut06]

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/10/18/ap4236017.html

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A Tennessee state inspector had cited a coal company repeatedly for environmental violations. Fred Thompson, the inspector says, got him removed from the case.
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The state inspector, who was put back on the coal case after the episode was publicized, told The Associated Press in a recent interview that he believes Thompson used his influence with then-Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander, to have him removed.
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Just another skeleton in the closet. I don't know which Rethug candidate it would be easier to pile on - they are all covered in slime from head to toe.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

1. Fred will be out of the running by late January

You heard it here first.

[trotsky]

2. You really think he'll be in that long? n/t

[Javaman]

3. yes, he will, but it will be another 3 months afterwards when his brain catches up. nt