The Buzz Factor
Will Fred Thompson run for President?
Al Gore - a fan club and a grassroots efforts to build support for Al Gore.
Condi Rice - a grassroots effort to build support for her run for the Presidency.
Wesley Clark - a grassroots effort to encourage Wesley Clark to run for President.
Chuck Hagel - a grassroots efforts to build support for Chuck Hagel to run for President.

No Longer in the Running
Tom Vilsakck - Since beginning on November 20, 2006, he decided to withdraw on February 23, 2007 because he could not raise enough money to effectively compete. Campaign web site.
Evan Bayh - Formed exploratory committee on December 5, 2006 and withdrew on February 9, 2007 saying he believes the odds of a successful run were too great to overcome..
John Kerry - Former Democratic Presidential Nominee announced on Janary 25, 2007 that he would not run in 2008 saying he would rather use his time in the Senate to impact the country.
Bill Frist - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist will not run for president in 2008, Republican officials said on November 29, 2006, as the field of White House contenders continued to shrink more than a year before the first convention delegates are chosen.
Russ Feingold - Decided against seeking the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, saying he wanted to focus on his work in the Senate on November 12, 2006.
Mark R. Warner - The former Virginia governor unexpectedly announced on October 13, 2006 that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2008, citing the personal toll a run for the White House would have on his family.
