Tommy Thompson 2008 presidential campaign finish at Ames. For his campaign, Thompson focused primarily on the issues of health care reform and the War in Iraq. He campaigned almost exclusively in Iowa but did participate in four nationally televised presidential debates. Political gaffes and health issues beset the campaign. After his withdrawal, Thompson endorsed Rudy Giuliani for president and backed John McCain once Giuliani exited the race. Four years later, Thompson unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin as the Republican nominee. Tommy Thompson's political career began in 1966 upon his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly after graduating from law school at University of
Giuliani Partners dependent upon Giuliani's star power, diminished due to Giuliani's absence during his campaign, which ended in late January 2008. Its client list and revenues decreased, and it went from about 60 to about 50 employees. During the 2008 presidential election efforting, Peter Powers was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Giuliani Partners; he replaced Giuliani in this role in June 2007, as Giuliani was in midst of his campaign for president. Peters was formerly a deputy mayor of New York, Giuliani subsequently returned to work at the firm, splitting time between it and the law firm Bracewell & Giuliani. The