Jeri Thompson, Trophy Wife of Fred Thompson, Bows Out Of First Lady Race

Jeri (and Fred)LOSANJEALOUS:: (DEVELOPING) Jeri Thompson, trophy wife of former Senator Fred Thompson, best known for his role as District Attorney Arthur Branch on NBC’s “Law & Order”, has officially bowed out of the 2008 race to become First Lady of the White House of the United States of America, according to a report filed on the CNN news website Tuesday afternoon.

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After the jump: A topical look back at the campaign trail and the woman who will never become First Lady.

Jeri Thompson
Jeri does the “Speaking for Fred Thompson” thing in Birmingham.

Jeri Thompson
A musician supporter shows Jeri his “Kill the terrorists. Secure the borders. Punch the hippies. Fred Thompson 2008” T-shirt.

Jeri Thompson
Jeri speaks with Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell.

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Jeri with former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer.

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Jeri is interviewed by Charleston’s Live5 reporter Katie Crawford.

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Jeri meets with some young fans.

Jeri Thompson
Jeri delivers her remarks.

Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson, husband to Jeri Thompson, who will not become the First Lady.

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