Fred Thompson drops out.

When Pfizer starts planning a new set of Viagra commercials with a presidential hopeful in mind, you know it's over. Whether you love Thompson or hate him, you have to admit that he blew it, big time. He entered the nomination contest to the sound of cheers and acclaim and left it wading knee-deep in mud. On the bright side, his political career isn't necessarily over. Maybe Fred will be made a member of the cabinet of some future television president's administration.