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I supported Neuman for Govenor and feel that I got to know him pretty well during the campaign, and even arranged for him to come speak at my employer. I’m very happy with the way the election turned out as Walker has done more for Wisconsin than I feel Neuman would/could have done in the same period of time.

While Neuman is a nice guy, family man, business man, etc., he’s lost four elections and isn’t going to win the Senate seat.

I recently attended a Thompson session at my employer, and came away entertained, but convinced that he was NOT the right guy to be our Senator. He does have liberal views and said some things that raised an eyebrow or three in the room. Then there was the “old person” gaffs. He was wearing a microphone and constantly had issues with it. Frankly, I was a bit surprised at how he came across...
- disorganized
- Adult Attention Deficit Disorder - “oh look, shinny object!”
- clumbsy
- all around nice guy! Someone you’d definitely like to have a beer with.

Folks loved him. He was practically a stand up comedian. But nice guy aside, he said somethings related to taxation and healthcare that concerned some folks, including me.

I haven’t heard Hovde in person, but I like what I’ve learned of him through research. He’s bright, young, good looking (according to my wife), and presents himself well. He’s interested in undoing everything obama.

Any of these guys would be better than Herb Kohl was, and certainly would be better than Tammy Baldwin. But sadly, Neuman is not going to make it, and while Thompson is popular and an all-around nice Wisconsin guy who rides a Harley, I think Hovde is the most electable guy that would be a long-term solution for our State and Country.

Thanks for your post. I think your first-hand impressions of Neumann & Thompson are both accurate and commonly experienced.

In an ideal world, I think Fitzgerald might be the best conservative choice of the 4 candidates. Unfortunately, Fitzy lacks both personal wealth and a broad enough base of support (money & voters) to win a statewide primary, much less a general election.

As such, I will be voting for Hovde. He's not a professional politician like the others, he's more conservative than Tommy or Neumann and can raise enough money (from himself, if necessary) to win a statewide race against Baldwin, Soros & the Unionistas.