Doyle Says He Intends To Serve Rest Of His Term
Governor Rejects Rumors Of Federal Position
Updated: 1:36 pm CDT June 29, 2009
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READ: Visit Channel 3000's Politics SectionREAD: Channel 3000's "Reality Check" SeriesINTERACTIVE: Write Your Rep.VISIT: Follow Money In PoliticsMAPLE BLUFF, Wis. -- Gov. Jim Doyle said he "fully expects" to finish out his current term in office which runs through the end of next year.Doyle's comments came in response to a question on Monday after he signed the next two-year state budget about whether he had been approached by President Barack Obama to take a federal appointment.Doyle said he has never asked or in any way sought a position from the Obama administration. Doyle campaigned heavily for Obama, who easily won Wisconsin in November.Doyle is in the middle of his second term and is expected to seek a third term next year, although he hasn't officially announced. He has been out raising money in anticipation of running next year.
Previous Stories:
- June 29, 2009: Doyle Signs $62B Budget Legislation
- June 28, 2009: Gingrich Appearing At Event For Gubernatorial Candidate Walker
- June 24, 2009: Legislature Still Looking For Budget Deal
- June 23, 2009: Doyle Calls Special Session To Pass Hospital Tax
- June 17, 2009: Doyle Submits Proposal To Revive Janesville GM Plant
- May 19, 2009: Doyle Signs Smoking Ban Into Law
- May 8, 2009: Doyle Says Up To 1,100 State Jobs Could Be Cut
- April 28, 2009: Walker Starts Governor Campaign By Attacking Doyle
- April 27, 2009: Walker Expected To Announce Bid For Governor
- April 21, 2009: Doyle Says He'd Consider Increase In Gas Tax
- April 20, 2009: Walker Expected To Announce Governor's Candidacy Next Week
- April 18, 2009: Doyle Says He's Not Bothered By Low Approval Rating
- April 17, 2009: Doyle Approval Rating At All-Time Low In Survey
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