We have a new editorial up, welcoming Fred Thompson into the presidential race and offering advice.

Rich and Jonah also have columns on the Fredster.

And Spruiell has a piece on yesterday’s Des Moines event. If you haven’t already, read Steve’s Iowa series this week. On Wednesday he pulled over to grab a bite and found himself one degree from Obama in a diner where everyone had an opinion on everyone in the race. On Labor Day, he took in the Clintons.