[I don't mean to be the bearer of all negative news for Fred, but ...]
Today Powerline published an article by Fred Thompson regarding lawyers, lobby-ers (yes - I know), and the clients they represent. This comes concurrently as the Fred! campaign is backing off denials of lobbying for an abortion-rights firm (link).
The jist of the article is that a lawyer should not be associated with the cause of his client. Why? Apparenlty b/c lawyers need to make a living. And b/c clients are entitled to representation in a court of law. Fred recalls the examples of Adams and Lincoln.
Sorry, but I don't buy. No one forced Fred to lobby or not lobby for any previous clients. He is free to choose the companies or clients which he represents. Lobbying is not the same as ensuring the constitutional right to a defense in court. Lobby-ers are salesmen to Congressman. I'm glad to see that Dean Barnett agrees. Also - the John Adams analogy is not a parallel argument. [note: I read this article very quickly, I may haved missed the finer points]
Anyhow - Fred is not impressing right now. I have high hopes for Fred. But those hopes rely on being up-front on the issues, not artfully dodging them.