tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12717141231450351352024-03-13T23:37:52.014-07:00Tommy Thompson 2008Independent News and CommentaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1271714123145035135.post-41777782717378360802007-01-31T11:53:00.000-08:002007-01-31T12:04:57.421-08:00Tommy Thompson In Iowa<span style="color:#000099;">On any other weekend, Tommy Thompson might have secured some more media attention on a visit to Iowa. But unfortunately for him, somebody named Clinton had decided after 3 years to pay a visit.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">But it would not be like Thompson to be phased by such a distraction. On Sunday, he went along to a Iowa-Wisconsin Basketball game at Carver <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Hawkeye</span> Arena. As a Wisconsin local, this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wasn't</span> just a campaign stop for Thompson. For the record, Wisconsin topped Iowa 57-46.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Come early next year, Thompson will be hoping for another Wisconsin <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">victory</span> in Iowa.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Thompson then went to a meet and greet at a local restaurant, where he spoke about his plan for Iraq, as well as a need to revamp health policy in America.</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Because he is from the Midwest, Thompson thinks he has an edge over other candidates, and will campaign heavily in 4 swing states, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and of course, Wisconsin.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1271714123145035135.post-41643123659915062952007-01-25T07:48:00.000-08:002007-01-25T07:56:06.134-08:00Thompson - Create 3 Iraqi States<span style="color:#000066;">Tommy Thompson yesterday announced his bold proposal for Iraq - create 3 states, one each for the Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds. </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Thompson said that there is no easy solution for the situation in Iraq, but creating 3 distinct areas would "...form a confederation that allows each group to operate their local affairs in a manner that best suits its people, religious beliefs and culture..."</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Although the states would operate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">independently</span>, there would still be a national government to provide defense and economic infrastructure. Thompson said that there are still some areas to be worked through with the plan, but it requires common sense, just like with Yugosalvia where a similar plan worked.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">This is an interesting move by Thompson, and one that might appeal to those who are looking for a workable solution to a worsening conflict.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Just last week, Thompson said that he had concerns about the surge of U.S troops to Iraq.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1271714123145035135.post-4663383898882667472007-01-15T03:37:00.000-08:002007-01-15T04:07:04.701-08:00Concerns on Iraq Plan - Thompson<span style="color:#000066;">Tommy Thompson has expressed concern over President Bush's new plan for Iraq.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Thompson has said that he <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">doesn't</span> believe that sending an extra 21,500 troops on its own will solve the problems in Iraq. He said that any real solution to the problems must come from the Iraqi people.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Suggesting a bold plan for Iraq, Thompson said that the US needs to consider that the country may need to be divided into separate states or nations, stating that "...history dictates that you can't force people who hate each other to live together."</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Possible GOP Presidential candidate Chuck <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Hagel</span> has come out strongly against the Bush plan, as has Sam <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Brownback</span>. John McCain and Rudy Giuliani, the two favorites for the Republican nomination have strongly supported a U.S. escalation in Iraq.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1271714123145035135.post-51912567627994232022007-01-12T06:50:00.000-08:002007-01-22T06:35:59.296-08:00Tommy Thompson explores Presidential Nomination<span style="color:#000066;">Former Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health & Human Services Tommy Thompson has kicked off his campaign with a bang shortly after filing his Exploratory Committee papers with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">FEC</span>. He had a fundraising dinner with supporters in Madison, Wisconsin, raising $1million.<br /><br />Thompson, 65, has so far been considered a long shot in the race for the Presidential nomination. But that is not stopping the former Governor. He has apparently already hired advisers to be on the ground in crucial states, Iowa and New Hampshire.<br /><br />And he has promised that he will be spending at least one day of every week in Iowa over the coming year. As a neighbour to that State, that wont be too hard, and no doubt his reputation there is already well known.<br /><br />Thompson has a good record of public service, having served as Governor for 14 years, followed by 4 years as Health & Human Services Secretary. He had previously served for 20 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1966-1986.<br /><br />In his </span><a href="http://www.tommy2008.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=7037&mname=Article&rpid=2227"><span style="color:#660000;">press statement</span></a><span style="color:#000066;">, Thompson said that "...we need to start building America again with common sense solutions for the common problems facing American families." </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Thompson is pro-life, but surprisingly also pro embryonic stem cell research. Therefore his positions on social issues could appeal to both the moderate and conservative base of the GOP. </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Tommy Thompson's campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire could give him the opportunity to be considered more than just a long shot. He has a record of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">achievement</span> as Governor and a lifetime of public service.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com