Richard Viguerie says Fred Thompson is a go-along, get-along, establishment candidate, not a genuine conservative by any means. He’s right, of course, and he makes his case well.

Viguerie closes:

For the past year, I have been preaching to conservatives that we should not align ourselves with those who have fatal flaws from a conservative perspective. The imminent entrance of Fred Thompson in the race doesn’t change a thing, for the reasons I have demonstrated here.

Conservatives, let’s keep our powder dry. The GOP has taken us for granted in supporting their political agenda. Conservatives should make candidates come to us, and let’s make them prove that they are worthy of our support.

Um . . . Mr. Viguerie, there is one candidate in the race who has already proved he is worthy of your support. Why don’t you endorse him? Furthermore, with your experience as a conservative fundraiser, why don’t you get out there and rake in some bucks for him?