MILWAUKEE -- Gov. Jim Doyle has repeatedly said he isn't vying for a spot in President-elect Barack Obama's administration and that he's focused on finishing out his second term as governor, but does anyone believe him?

A Cabinet-level position for Doyle, one of the first governors to back Obama, would no doubt be attractive. He wouldn't have to worry about the state's pending state budget mess, and he'd get the rare chance to serve a president.

But there are compelling reasons why Doyle may not go, even if asked.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Joe Wineke said that Doyle doesn't seem like someone who wants to work in Washington. He said he takes Doyle at his word that he doesn't want to leave.

Doyle said Wednesday that he intends to remain governor of the state but would have to consider options if asked.

"I've never had a president call me up and (ask me to serve in his administration). I'd have to take it seriously," Doyle said.

Doyle said he is looking forward to being governor with a Democratic president. He said he is also encouraged by statewide election results, which gave Democrats the majority in the Assembly for the first time since the late 1980s.