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Candidate Profile Tommy Thompson







Party

Republican



Campaign Web Site


www.Tommy2008.com




Current Position

Businessman


Personal

Birthdate: Nov. 19, 1941; Elroy, Wisc. (Age: 66)

Education: B.S. 1963, J.D. 1966, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Military: Army Reserves; Wisconsin National Guard

Family: Married (Sue Ann Thompson), Three children (Kelli, Tommi and Jason)

Hometown: Elroy, Wisc.


Religion: Catholic

Career Highlights

• President, Logistics Health, Inc. 2005- present

• U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services 2001-2005

• Wisconsin Governor 1987-2001

• Wisconsin State Assembly 1966-1986


Presidential Announcement Date

April 3, 2007




Dropped Out Of Race

August 13, 2007






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