Guide Note:

Republican Tommy Thompson was the 42nd Governor of Wisconsin, and the 7th Secretary of Health and Human Services. He is also the President of Logistics Health Incorporated, in addition to being senior partner at Akin Gump.

Fast Facts:

Born November 19, 1941, in Elroy, Wisconsin
Party: Republican
Assumed Office: January 5, 1987
Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Former Secretary of Health and Human Services
42nd Governor of Wisconsin
Preceded By: Tony Earl
Religion: Catholic

Political Background

In 1966, Thompson was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly. From there he became the assistant Assembly minority leader in 1973, and then the Assembly minority leader in 1981. In 1987, he began his governorship, which lasted 13 years. On April 1, 2007, Thompson announced his intention to run for the 2008 Presidential Election. On August 12, of that same year, Thompson dropped out of the race.

Administration

While in office, Thompson helped create BadgerCare, a health insurance for employees who are not provided healthcare through their jobs. Thompson also served on the Council of State Governments, from 1998, to 1999. In addition, Thompson served on the board of directors of Amtrak, and currently serves on the board for Pure Bioscience Inc.

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Tommy Thompson

The Mahalo Top 7

FoxNews.com: Tommy Thompson Drops Presidential Bid (August 12, 2007)
Wikipedia: Tommy Thompson
CNN Politics: Tommy Thompson
Deloitte Center for Health Solutions: Tommy G. Thompson biography
Sioux City Journal: "Thompson Would Phase Out U.S. Troops From Iraq"
The American Spectator: A Tale of Two Thompsons (2007)
Video: Gov. Thompson at the Republican primary debate

Tommy Thompson Recent News

Official Site: In the News
FoxNews.com
CNN: GOP debaters keep distance from Bush
Capital Times: Tommy says he erred in response to query about gay worker
Haaretz: Republican presidential hopeful: Money-making a Jewish tradition
CNN.com: "Tommy Thompson To Seek Republican Nomination"
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "Tommy: I'll win Aug. 11 Iowa straw poll"
WashingtonPost.com: Tommy Thompson coverage

Tommy Thompson Biographies and Profiles

The White House: Secretary of Health & Human Services (2001-2005)
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP: Tommy G. Thompson biography
NNDb: Tommy Thompson entry
On the Issues: Tommy Thompson entry
Wise Technology: "Tommy Thompson Tackles The Private Sector in Spades" (2005)
Applied Digital: "Verichip Appoints Tommy Thompson To Its Board Of Directors"
NNDB: Conrad Burns

Tommy Thompson Photos and Videos

YouTube: Thompson Announces Presidential Campaign
YouTube: Interview about Verichip
Google Images: Tommy Thompson search
YouTube & Google Video: Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson Blogs and Message Boards

Deadspin: A Q&A With Gov. Tommy Thompson
Wonkette: Tommy Thompson: 'Nothing Wrong With Money-Loving Jews!'
AOL Elections blog: Posts about Tommy Thompson
Crooks and Liars: Tommy Thompson posts and videos
Americablog: Posts about Tommy Thompson
Google Blog Search: Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson Commentary and Criticism

WashingtonPost.com: "Tommy Thompson's Gamble" by George Will (2007)
Politico.com: For Thompson, Record Is Not Enough (2007)
Washington Post: "Thompson's Medicaid Reforms Could Benefit His Employers" (2006)
Hugh Hewitt blog: Tommy Thompson (Who?) Proves Value of Insider Primary
The Huffington Post: Thompson Apologizes for Comments
Pandagon blog: Tommy's fun-lovin' past may emerge
JS Online: Editorial: Long shot made longer
Daily Kos blog: Tommy Thompson and the Bush Kiss of Death
The New York Times: " Critics Say Government Deleted Sexual Material From Web Sites to Push Abstinence"

Tommy Thompson Timeline

November 19, 1941: Born in Elroy, Wisconsin
1987-2001: Governor of Wisconsin
2001-2005: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
2007: Announced intention to seek GOP nomination for President in 2008

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