Make that three confirmed candidates for governor

John Schiess of Rice Lake also wants people to know he is a Republican candidate for governor.

Schiess, a retired junior high science teacher and truck driver, says he filed papers to run for guv last week.

He joins Milwaukee County Exec. Scott Walker and Appleton businessman Mark Todd as confirmed candidates. Former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann of Nashotah is also expected to announce his candidacy later this year, and former Gov. Tommy Thompson has been flirting with the idea of running again.

Schiess, who lost in a primary for the 93rd state Assembly seat last year, says his main issues are illegal immigration and protecting the consitutional rights.

"Needs are not rights," he said. "The Soviet Union had a constitution based on needs. We have one based on rights."

Schiess, who was a one-time U.S. Senate and House candidate in Oregon, also said he will run on a pro-death penalty platform.

-- By Greg Bump