Jeri Kehn Thompson

Political media consultant Jeri Kehn Thompson is the wife of 2008 Presidential candidate Fred Thompson.

• • Media Consultant, Verner Liipfert
  • Worked for Republican Senate Conference and the Republican National Committee
  • Political Adviser for husband's campaign

Thompson faced criticism regarding her age, looks and marriage to Fred Thompson, prior to his run as one of the 2008 presidential candidates. Some wondered if her looks would hurt her husband's campaign. The New York Times labeled her a "trophy wife."New York Times: The Rise Of Jeri Thompson Even fellow Republican Joe Scarborough had opinions on Mrs. Thompson when he commented that she "Works the pole." Some believed Scarborough may have been calling Thompson a stripper.USA Today: MSNBC's Scarborough under fire for remark about Thompson's wife