Wisconsin political news: Bubble World of Tommy Thompson

 

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Headline:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/24/2026

From the mailbag of Molly Beck: 

I thought Tom Tiffany was the only Republican in the race for governor. Why do I keep hearing about Tommy Thompson? 

Molly: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany IS the only major Republican in the guv race but former GOP governor Tommy Thompson is still considering jumping in the race. And yes, Thompson would be 85 if he took office in January. That isn't a hurdle to Thompson. He told me Thursday: "I know I could win, but I don't know if I want to get involved."

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2025

83-year-old former Governor Tommy Thompson must have nothing good to say about Wisconsin embarrassment and House Freedom Caucus Crazy Tom Tiffany.  (10/3)

No elder statesman:  Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson emerges from his rabbit hole.  (5/7)

2023

Tommy Thompson's shameful legacy as governor of Wisconsin.  (10/23)

Wisconsin man with ties to Tim Michels, Scott Walker, and Tommy Thompson charged with telemarketing fraud that cheated people out of millions of dollars.  (8/18)

2022

Tommy Thompson auditions for the role of Pollyanna.  (5/10)

Tommy Thompson keeps his distance, declines to join GOP gubernatorial clown show.  (4/19)

Tommy Thompson is off to Mar-a-Lago to grovel at the feet of Donald Trump.  (3/31)

Tommy Thompson:  "I built too many prisons."  Here's a timeline..  (2/1)

2017

Still on board the Trump crazy train, creaky Tommy Thompson spouts some coffee-shop wisdom.  (2/13)

Law school graduate Tommy Thompson begs to differ with high school grad Scott Walker.  (5/21)

Tommy Thompson in so many words: Scott Walker is toast if he runs for a third term.  (2/7)

2015
In related news, of Tommy Thompson's $15,850 to Wisconsin political candidates, $0 went to Scott Walker.  (10/5)
Tommy Thompson to Scott Walker: Be like Russ Feingold.  (9/28)
In Touch with Tommy Thompson: Scott Walker's Presidential campaign song.  (2/9)