Tommy Thompson Says He'll Stay In Race
Thompson Made Statement About Bid For White House
Updated: 5:04 pm CDT June 13, 2007
MADISON, Wis. -- Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson on Wednesday said that he will continue his candidacy for president.
VIDEO: Listen To Thompson's AnnouncementThompson reiterated his desire to work in the Oval Office at a telephone conference call with reporters on Wednesday afternoon.Thompson stressed that he will take part in the Iowa straw poll on Aug. 11 and encourages other Republican candidates to take part as well.Thompson said that he thinks the poll is a very important barometer of the presidential race and that it will be an event no matter how many candidates enter. Republican frontrunners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain have said that they won't take part in the poll."So let's start the race," Thompson said.The former governor said that his strategy for winning Iowa has been to visit cities, towns and villages in the state every week until the vote."I am campaigning around the clock right now," Thompson said.
VIDEO: Listen To Thompson's AnnouncementThompson reiterated his desire to work in the Oval Office at a telephone conference call with reporters on Wednesday afternoon.Thompson stressed that he will take part in the Iowa straw poll on Aug. 11 and encourages other Republican candidates to take part as well.Thompson said that he thinks the poll is a very important barometer of the presidential race and that it will be an event no matter how many candidates enter. Republican frontrunners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain have said that they won't take part in the poll."So let's start the race," Thompson said.The former governor said that his strategy for winning Iowa has been to visit cities, towns and villages in the state every week until the vote."I am campaigning around the clock right now," Thompson said. Previous Stories:
- May 4, 2007: Thompson Says He Misspoke On Gay Worker Questions During Debate
- April 19, 2007: Ex-Governor's Route To The White House Stops In Iowa And Stays
- April 16, 2007: Tommy Thompson Apologizes For Jewish Comment
- March 22, 2007: Thompson Not Ready To Make Official Candidacy Announcement
- March 15, 2007: Tommy Thompson: Communication Firm To Run New Hampshire Campaign
- January 6, 2007: Thompson Holds Fundraiser While Considering White House Run
- October 31, 2006: Tommy Thompson Stumps For Mark Green
- June 20, 2006: Tommy Thompson Won't Run Against U.S. Sen. Kohl
- June 15, 2006: Thompson Muses About U.S. Senate Run
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