Report: Thompson considering another guv run

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson told WISN-TV that he's considering another run for governor and is looking for other candidates to jump in before making a decision.

Thompson flirted with the idea of making a run for his old office in 2006, but ultimately decided against a run in late spring because his family was adamantly opposed to another gubernatorial campaign.

Milwaukee County Exec Scott Walker and Appleton businessman Mark Todd are the only announced candidates in the GOP field so far, though former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann is expected to jump in this fall.

Thompson told WISN that he wished Walker well but did not endorse him.

"I wish him well, I hope he does well -- I really sincerely believe the state needs new leadership and I think a primary is good for the Republicans," Thompson told the Milwaukee TV station.

See the report.

-- By WisPolitics Staff