Senator to Tell Rest of Stories (external) "Former U.S. senator and 'Law & Order' star Fred Thompson is the leading contender to succeed legendary radio commentator Paul Harvey, The Post has learned." Source: New York Post - Subscription, Friday, February 10, 2006

Fred Thompson returns to politics Law & Order star Fred Thompson, who has served as a U.S. Senator and was part of the Watergate investigation in the 1970s, will advise George Bush's nominee to the Supreme Court. By Lila Holland, Wednesday, July 6, 2005 'Law' Man Thompson Joins Bush's Supreme Team (external) "Former U.S. senator and current 'Law & Order' star Fred Thompson is stepping back into the political fray, accepting a position as an adviser to President Bush's Supreme Court nominee." Source: Zap2It, Wednesday, July 6, 2005