It's a Prez cycle and that means a Fred Thompson boomlett.

Michael Silence and The Hill reports on his blog that Howard Baker is lighting the fuse on a Fred Thompson for Prez boomlet. Like tulips in spring, every Presidential cycle someone floats the idea that Fred Thompson will run for president.

"BREAKING NEWS: Baker confirms Thompson push
WASHINGTON — Former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker Jr. said today he is urging his friend Fred Thompson to run for president and encouraging others to convince him.

Baker, R-Tenn., in a telephone interview with The News Sentinel, said: "I'm planting the seed that he might run or might be convinced to run." Baker also was White House chief of staff to President Reagan and most recently served as U.S. ambassador to Japan."

My skeptic senses are tingling! If it happens, I will be the most surprised person in Tennessee!