About me:
As Governor of Wisconsin from 1987 to 2001, Thompson repeatedly cut taxes while holding the line on state spending. Under Thompson, Wisconsin led the nation in moving tens of thousands of families off of the dependence on a welfare check to the independence of a paycheck. He removed government from the schoolhouse door for thousands of minority students in Milwaukee by allowing them to choose where they go to school – no matter where they live or how much money their families earn. He gave hard-working families access to affordable health care by expanding coverage to tens of thousands hard-working families who lacked insurance but made too much money to qualify for government health programs.
Thompson took that willingness to innovate and ability to get things done to Washington as the Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2001 to 2005. Thompson led the way in rebuilding our nation’s crumbling public health infrastructure after 9/11. He worked tirelessly to provide prescription drug coverage to our nation’s seniors once and for all. And as Chairman of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, he was the driving force in America’s unprecedented investment to stop the spread of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria around the world.
Thompson was born in Elroy, Wisconsin, where his father ran a gas station and country grocery store. He and his wife Sue Ann have three children – Kelli, Tommi and Jason – and five grandchildren.
Sorry to hear that you are dropping out of the race, Wisconsin needed to be represented in the White House! Good luck in the future, you will always have my vote if you choose to run again.
Mr. Thompson--I am so sorry to hear that you've pulled out of the race. I hope that you will come back to Wisconsin and PLEASE run for Governor--we NEED you here again!! May God bless you and your family!~ Tracy in Wisconsin
Cheer up, Gov. Thompson. You tried your best. You stood stronger than Jim Gilmore, and that says a lot in my book. Who cares what those punks in Iowa think, they don't know the real Tommy Thompson. You're still my President!!! :)
Good Job With The Debate...... We did not know about your wife, daughter and mother and the awful breast cancer. Let us know if you need us to become involved in your campaign. We will be happy to help. Best Regards, Kurt Hilgart President- Random Records
Thanks for the add! The Consumer Energy Alliance (www.ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org) appreciates your support as we seek to improve consumer understanding of our nation's energy security, including the need to reduce reliance on imported oil and natural gas, maintain reasonable energy prices for consumers, properly balance our energy needs with environmental and conservation goals, and continue efforts to diversify our energy resources. We look forward to hearing how you would guide our national energy strategy from the White House.
As a proud citizen of Wisconsin, I'm excited to hear that you're going to participate in the YouTube Debate. With some of the "High Tier" candidates stating that they will not join in, you've got a chance to get some more airtime.
Thank's for putting Michael Moore in his place. I can't seem to figure out how he got so crazy. I wouldn't let Mr. Moore near anyone I loved. Thank's again Tommy T!
Tommy, thanks for doing such great things for the state of Wisconsin, even though I do not currently live there anymore, I grew up with you as my governor. Good luck with the election, you have my vote!
Hey Tommy, Being a Tommy Thompson myself...it would be great to see you in office. Just remember if you need a good campaign song...I'll be there for you.
