US | Fred Thompson Thompson Gains on Giuliani Unannounced candidate polls second, ahead of McCain, Romney By Sam Gale Rosen Posted Jun 12, 2007 11:16 AM CDT Copied Republican presidential hopeful and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani greets supporters and patrons at a restaurant in Frontenac, Mo., Friday, June 8, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Associated Press) Fred Thompson hasn't even declared his candidacy, but he's already gaining support in the race for the Republican nomination. Rudy Giuliani has the backing of 27% of likely voters in an LA Times/Bloomberg poll reported today, with Thompson just behind at 21%. The poll's director cautions that Thompson "has this allure, but he hasn't been tested yet." Giuliani and Thompson comfortably lead John McCain (12%) and Mitt Romney (10%).Thompson is expected to formally announce next month, filling a void for the party's right wing, which appears to be fueling his quick rise in the polls. "They're all a little more liberal than I would expect the candidate for the Republican Party to be," said one voter. Read These Next White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Gavin Newsom has filed a massive lawsuit against Fox News. Report an error