Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
PPP (pdf) (11/20-22, likely voters): Tom Barrett (D) : 46 Tommy Thompson (R) : 41 Undecided : 13 Tom Barrett (D) : 40 Scott Walker (R) : 40 Undecided : 20 Tom Barrett (D) : 41 Mark Neumann (R) : 39 Undecided : 20 (MoE: ?3.5%) PPP takes its first look at Wisconsin's governor's race since the retirement of incumbent Dem Jim Doyle, the entry and then exit of Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton, and now the candidacy...
Daily Kos (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
The holiday weekend has now past, and the political news game can be expected to ramp up a little bit in the next few weeks, before slackening yet again during the political news desert known as the Christmas to New Years time period. So, let us make hay while we can, with the Monday edition of the Wrap: MI-Gov: GOP Continues To Lead In Gubernatorial Race One blue state where the electoral calculus...
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
A new Public Policy Polling survey shows that the race to replace Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) is already shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested of 2010. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) holds a slight lead over two of his potential Republican opponents, and is in a dead heat with the third. Barrett leads former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) 46% to 41%, tops former Rep. Mark Neumann (R), 46% to...
Say Yes to the Honolulu Rail System (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
It’s been a few weeks since we spent any time on the issue of at-grade transit safety. Our earlier posts included some graphic visuals about the consequences when at-grade trains meet cars, trucks, buses or pedestrians. So it’s time for an update from the nation’s newest major rail system – Phoenix’s 20-mile project that opened last December. News Item, November 5 : A...
Perspective Journal: News and Polit (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Filed under: Senate, Polls, Poll Watch, 2010 Elections Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold leads former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson in a match-up for the 2010 Wisconsin senate race by 50 percent to 41 percent with 10 percent undecided, according to a Public Policy Polling survey conducted Nov. 20-22. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments No [...]
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
PPP (pdf) (11/20-22, likely voters): Russ Feingold (D-inc) : 50 Tommy Thompson (R) : 41 Undecided : 9 Russ Feingold (D-inc) : 48 Terrence Wall (R) : 34 Undecided : Russ Feingold (D-inc) : 47 Dave Westlake (R) : 32 Undecided : (MoE: ?3.5%) The Wisconsin Senate race had, until a few weeks ago, been shaping up to be a cakewalk for Russ Feingold. However, a poll from University of Wisconsin surfaced showing...
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
A new Public Policy Polling survey in Wisconsin finds Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) safely in front of former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) in a U.S. Senate match up, 50% to 41%. The problem for Thompson: "Wisconsin voters don't really like him anymore. 45% have an unfavorable opinion of him to just 38% who view Thompson positively." However, this finding conflicts with a poll released early last month...
WisconsinReport.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
WISCONSINREPORT.COM (11/23/2009) - U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of a new report highlighting the benefits of health insurance reform for Wisconsin. Also today, Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and Richard Gephardt are showing support for Health Insurance Reform for the United States. Read more about the HHS Report and the Thompson-Gephardt...
Open Left (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Current 2010 Senate Outlook: Net Republican Gain of 4 Seats Previous forecast, 11/17 : Republican net gain of four seats New polls : Arkansas , Florida , Missouri Rankings change : As Rubio gains in the Republican primary and as Meek gains on Rubio in the general election, Florida moves ahead of North Carolina and Louisiana. Commentary : It is worth noting that while the Senate forecast has been stuck...
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson is crisscrossing the country giving speeches, appearing on cable news shows and writing opinion pieces - all in an attempt to influence the national debate on health care reform.
The Caucus (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Tommy Thompson and Richard Gephardt weigh in.
S E N A T U S (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Former Wisconsin Republican Governor Tommy Thompson has not yet ruled out a run against Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) in 2010. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thompson said Tuesday he has not discounted the possibility, saying he will make a decision about whether to get into the race next year. The popular former governor holds a slight edge [...]
Political Wire (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) is still considering a possible challenge to Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI), according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel . Said Thompson: "I haven't said no. I'm looking at it. I'm looking at governor, I'm looking at senator and I'm looking at mayor of Elroy. One of the three." Thompson said he will make a decision about whether to get into the race next...
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. (AGA Medical) (NASDAQ:AGAM) today announced that Jack P. Helms was elected as an independent member to its board of directors upon completion of AGA Medical’s initial public offering. Helms’ position expands the board to eight. “Jack brings extensive knowledge of financial and capital markets, as well as experience in several...
The Nashville Business Journal (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson predicts a health care reform bill that includes a public option and compromises on federal funds for abortion services will clear Congress before Christmas.
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