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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is skipping the Republican National Convention this week in Minnesota to manage an ongoing budget dispute in Sacramento. Republican officials say Fred Thompson will take his place in the prime-time lineup Monday night and onetime presidential candidate will have nearly three times longer to speak than he was originally given for his speech on Tuesday.

I know some former Fred-lovers soured on Fred during the primaries, but whatever you may think of him, there's no question that Fred Thompson is one of the very best spokesmen for Reaganite conservatism. Fred's presence in prime time is a boon for the party's conservative wing.

h/t : HotAir