Although former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson ruled out a run of his own, he still managed to find a way to enter the race for governor. That’s because Thompson endorsed fellow Republican Tim Michels for governor this week. Arguing he strongly believes Wisconsin “is on the wrong track and 56% of registered voters in the latest Marquette Law School poll agree” Thompson back up his endorsement for Michels saying “Tim has bold plans to reduce crime, improve schools, restore integrity to our elections and put our economy back on track. We need to get Wisconsin back on the right track.”

Responding to the endorsement, Michels said “I appreciate Governor Thompson’s endorsement and vote of confidence..I am happy the governor who reformed welfare and developed the first school choice program in America is now on our team.”

Thompson’s endorsement of Michels comes a month after former Republican President Donald Trump also endorsed the Army veteran and construction executive.

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