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Biker Running for President of the United States
Posted on Aug 27, 2009
Posted 4/17/2007
It’s official. Former governor of Wisconsin, Tommy Thompson, formally announced his candidacy for president on April 4th, in Des Moines, Iowa. Five Team Tommy members were on hand to hear Thompson tell an enthusiastic crowd that he is entering the race for president. Thompson served as governor for 14 years before stepping down to become Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Bush Cabinet, where he served for 4 years. He served in the Wisconsin legislature from 1967 to 1987, the year he was elected governor.
A group of well known motorcyclists formed “Team Tommy” as a support group to help get Thompson elected. Among the group are Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, President of the MRF, Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, founder of ABATE of Wisconsin, New York Myke, owner of San Diego Harley-Davidson, John “Rogue” Herlihy, biker’s rights activist and photo-journalist for Easyriders Magazine, Joe “Stormin” Norman, President of Lowriders MC, Staten Island and Dave Zien, former Wisconsin State Senator and fabled long distance rider.
Since the inception of this group, other notable bikers have contacted Team Tommy to lend support, including Bill Gannon, MMA of Massachusetts. More endorsements from the motorcycle community come in each day. At least eight Sturgis Hall of Fame members are known to support Thompson at this time, because they know the value of having one of our own elected as president. Due to election rules governing not for profit organizations, many ABATE chapters cannot publicly endorse Thompson, but within the ranks there is a ground swell of support.
Thompson needs to score big in Ames in order to stay in the race. “This is a wonderful opportunity for bikers to support one of our own, and show him how much we appreciate what he has done for us in the past,” said Vicki Sanfelipo, Team Tommy Chairperson. Vicki is married to Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, and is the founder and director of Accident Scene Management, Inc.
To get to know Thompson better, visit www.tommy2008.com for more concise information about his record and plans. Also consider visiting www.teamtommy.org, the motorcycle group that supports him. They will be in Ames on August 10th and 11th, bringing the Governor’s Annual Reunion Ride with them. There will be a huge street dance in the downtown Ames cultural district, with the Charlie Brechtel band providing the tunes. Charlie is an annual attraction at the Buffalo Chip campground in Sturgis, and has played at the Love Ride in Los Angeles. He supports Tommy and has several interviews posted on You Tube and his web site, www.big7productions.com
