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(Tommy Thompson dropped out of the 2008 Presidential race on Aug. 12, 2007.
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Republican Presidential Candidate:
Tommy Thompson

Biography



Title(s): Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Personal Information:
Full Name: Tommy George Thompson Marital Status: Married
Birthdate: November 19, 1941 Children: 3
Birthplace: Elroy, WI Religion: Roman Catholic
Involvement:
  • U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 2001-2005
  • Governor, State of Wisconsin, 1987-2001
  • Assembly member, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1967-1987
Education:
  • JD, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1966
  • BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1963
Affiliations and Memberships:
  • Council of State Governments
  • Juneau County Bar Association
  • Chair, National Governors' Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Wisconsin Assembly, 1981-1987
  • Chair, State of Wisconsin Building Commission
  • Chair, Transportation Projects Commission
Other:

None found (as of July 25, 2007)

Contact Information:
Campaign:
(Campaign contact information may no longer be valid)
Phone: 515-422-5100
Fax: None listed
E-Mail: info@tommy2008.com
Web Site: www.tommy2008.com