Former Tennessee Senator turned Hollywood actor Fred Thompson brings his announcement tour to the state Sunday.

    But while Thompson is solidly in the top tier of candidates in national and state polls, the effort will begin at sites hosted by key activists supporting someone else.

   Campaign sources confirmed Thompson will begin the visit with a stop at the Stratham farm of former House Speaker Douglas Scamman Jr.  Scamman is backing former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

    Thompson then heads to a rally at Nashua City Hall where outgoing Mayor Bernie Streeter will play host.  Streeter is in the camp of Arizona Senator John McCain.

     The third, public event will be a stop at a Manchester sports bar to join patrons watching the first game of the year for the New England Patriots.