https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2007/05/06/presidential-politics-money-no-longer-talks/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:20 -0400<![CDATA[The rise of Fred Thompson is a leading indicator that the internet is leveling the playing field in our politics and lessening (although obviously not eliminating) the need for big money. Thompson is emerging as a major candidate while hardly spending anything at all. His strategic appearance on Breitbart.tv was brilliant. And thanks to Drudge it is now going viral. Cost to Thompson: car fare.]]>Sun, 06 May 2007 08:57:26 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2007/05/06/presidential-politics-money-no-longer-talks-n213949