Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson said today he is still not decided on whether he will run for office this year.
Over the past year, Thompson repeatedly made mention of running for governor or U.S. Senator but said there are many factors he must still consider before giving a definite decision.
He said a Senate bid is more likely and has begun thinking of a potential campaign. However, he said he must resolve his multiple business avenues first.
The filing deadline is July 13 and Thompson said he believes he has ample time to make necessary arrangements to run, according to a release.
National Republicans are eager to see Thompson run because they believe him to be a more viable candidate against Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Middleton than Republican candidate from Middleton, Terrence Wall and Dave Westlake, a Republican candidate from Watertown.
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Thompson said he is looking at his possiblities and still going through the process of deciding what option is best for him.
