Got thinking about this story after realizing Ron Johnson's success against Russ Feingold. Do Republicans really need a big-name candidate? Maybe to raise money ...

If you have high interest rates on your credit cards and don't like it, thank Tommy Thompson. As Governor, he lifted the 18.5% cap on credit card interest rates. There was no reason to do that except to toady to Big Business. He left Wisconsin's finances in a shambles and trotted off to serve GWB. People with short memories like to blame Doyle, but years of good-for-business bad-for-people policies logically would take years to reverse (if it was even possible). Tommy Thompson isn't what Wisconsin needs.

Tommy has been a lobbyist for years. He would not have the best interests of the voters.
I say NO, we need a strong Democrat to put the balance in the state government.

It's not state government, it's national government, where, up until recently we've had two Democrats for a number of years. If you like the way the national government is operating, elect more Democrats.

That being said, Tommy Thompson is, first and foremost, all about Tommy Thompson. He's the perennial coy potential candidate and every time something opens up that might keep his name on the radar screen a little bit longer, he comes out and flirts with the pundits and generally does more to screw up the chances of a legitimate candidate than anything else of a positive nature.

I can't believe people still buy this crap, but at least it seems like less and less of them do.

Who's the best alternative to Thompson? We've heard Tim Sullivan and Mark Neumann. How about Van Hollen? He's won a statewide race.

I would take Tommy over Mark Neumann. I just have issues with Mark Neumann in general.

Who is the Vice Senator? You know, just in case.

Not interested in Van Hollen. Too RINO for me. If we could clone Ron Johnson --- a true citizen legislator. Neumann would sort of fit that mold, but there's just something....

Tommy is starting to remind me of Brett Favre. Maybe he should run in NY or MN.

How about Brett Favre for Senate?

Herb Kohl was the perfect senator because he was self-funded, intelligent, and pro-Wisconsin. He always looked out for our state. His shoes will be hard to fill.

When Tommy was Governor he started the State's financial problems. His wife being a teacher, he raked us over the coals to teacher's benefit.
His mess is still with us today, and I can't forget his "stick it to 'em" comment.
Tommy should go hide under a large heavy rock.

i wish herb cole could run for governor after the recal!!!!!!!

i wish herb kohl would run for governor after the recall !

Yeah. Just like a lefty. Vote for a guy whose name you can't even spell. I'll bet you 100. Bucks to charity there won't be any recall. You in?

Surprised to see our poll results. Obviously not scientific, but didn't expect 2:1 against Tommy.

Gee, has everyone forgotten - Tommy came back to WI stating he 'hated Washington'.
He's a money man for Repubs.