The CNBC Republican Debate Oct. 9th will be the first with Fred Thompson since he announced his candidacy. We will finally be able to do a compare and contrast between Fred and the other Republicans. With about 3 months still until the primary season begins hopefully this will be the first of many debate that has all the Republican candidates in attendance before January. Fred has high poll number but little political name recognition. This debate will be an opportunity to expand his popularity as more people become aware of him politically. His message of Federalism and Unity resonate where it is heard. Let's see if he can convey that message at the debate.