I know I don't normally do a quote of the day but I just had to post this one. Thanks to AceInTX, a blogger over at Redstate for having this as his comment signature.

"The “Big Tent” analogy isn’t the correct one…the correct one is a MAGNET…we need to be a MAGNET that draws these independents in who are sick and tired of what’s going on in Washington—Fred Thompson"

Fred was my guy early in the campaign in 2008 and I still like him quite a bit. What a good quote and so true, we don't need to show everyone that we believe everything they believe. We just need to show them that we believe in limiting government and allowing people to run their own lives. This is how we will win in 2010/2012.

Hot Air has a great video up with Sean Hannity interviewing Fred Thompson, and he talks about Obama, any potential Vice Presidential run, and more. His ripping of Obama is incredibly insightful and shows how a pragmatic Conservative can approach Barack's candidacy. Enjoy:

It's all part of the massive Fredhead Migration in support of Mitt Romney. He's the most Conservative one left in the race. For note, I have some important migration news coming out over the next couple of days, as it relates to the blogosphere. To the story:

One of Fred Thompson’s top fundraisers in South Florida has taken her talents to the campaign of Mitt Romney now that the former Tennessee senator is out of the race for the GOP presidential nomination.

Anita Mitchell told The Hill she decided to back the former Massachusetts governor Wednesday, citing her concerns about the economy and Romney’s record as both a businessman and CEO of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

I'm sure the Romney campaign is welcoming these converts with open arms, and converts like Anita will matter a lot, especially as we push forward towards Super Tuesday and money takes an even more important role. Two words: Ad Buys.

Fred's officially out, so his supporters will be left with a choice. As I've said before, the migration towards Mitt has begun. Needless to say, I pre-empted this unfortunate inevitability, and I'm here to cover what happened. Rusty says Mitt is our best hope, and I have to agree with him. His few words on electability:

But I think Romney can win too. His chances are less than that of McCain, but I think it's doable. And he's by far the most conservative guy left in the race, save possibly Rudy.

Sure, he's a Mormon, and I think that there are just enough bigots out there that won't ever vote for a Mormon. A fair number of those are Huckabee supporters. But since the race may come down to the choice between a Mormon, a black guy, or a woman, I think we can safely assume that the morons will just stay home and not affect the outcome of the election.

I disagree with the Rudy-Conservative point, because I think Mitt is far to the right of the pro-choice, sanctuary city, anti-gun mayor. Is Mitt as Conservative as Fred? No, but we take what we can. Some polls are floating around, and basically, Romney is the Conservative choice. Mitt's campaign is doing a great job telling Fred that he did a great job for the cause.

The official announcement has come down from high, as expected, that Fred is dropping out of the race. My good friend Kender blogged the announcement on Stop the ACLU and has his personal praises, along with the official statement:

“Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people.”

Hot Air has some great analysis, basically saying that Fred accomplished something, killing the Huckaboom. Now, it's up to Mitt Romney to bring down John McCain, because it's looking more unlikely every day that Rudy is going to rebound.