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US presidential election

Thompson prepares for biggest role yet

By Andrew Ward in Washington

Published: May 31 2007 02:22 | Last updated: May 31 2007 02:22

Fred Thompson, the actor and former Tennessee senator, is poised to take his first firm step towards entering the race for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination.

People close to Mr Thompson - who plays a district attorney on the television show Law and Order - said he would set up an exploratory committee over the next few days.

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