Ed Thompson gained my vote today in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race today. In his 20 questions-style interview with the local paper, his longest answer to any of the questions asked was in reply to his arrest history. His answer didn't dodge the question, but rather took it head on, relating the many times he has been arrested. (He currently owns a tavern in Tomah. That helps explain it.) The answer that won me over was when he was asked to say nice things about his opponents. Paraphrasing (but not by much): "Jim [Doyle] has a nice shiny head. Scott's [McCallum] got a nice smile. Jim [Young] has nice hair. He has a pretty ponytail."
This tells me Ed doesn't put up with the political crap. I like that. And he knows how to party, and doesn't hide it like our president tries to. You also may say that I am throwing my vote away. You should let me exercise my right to vote for any candidate I choose. Respect my vote, and I will in turn respect yours. Thank you.