HONORARY COMMITTEE

Every living Wisconsin governor recognizes the importance and accomplishments of We the People and joins the celebration as honorary co-chairs. Wisconsin’s most prominent leaders embrace the unique connection between candidates and voters that We the People provides, and know this connection creates the informed electorate vital to the workings of a democracy.

The Honorable Patrick J. Lucey Governor of Wisconsin 1971-77

The Honorable Martin J. Schreiber Governor of Wisconsin 1977-79

The Honorable Anthony S. Earl Governor of Wisconsin, 1983-87

The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson Governor of Wisconsin, 1987-2001

The Honorable Scott McCallum Governor of Wisconsin 2001-2003

The Honorable James Doyle Governor of Wisconsin

Special Invited Guests

Every major presidential candidate appearing on the Wisconsin presidential primary ballot has been invited to attend the We the People celebration. On Tuesday, February 19, Wisconsin voters will step into the voting booth and select their primary choice for president. We the People offers the opportunity to hear from presidential candidates and opinion leaders in the final days leading to the all-important primary. Candidates invited include:

Hillary Clinton
Rudy Guiliani
John Edwards
Mike Huckabee
Dennis Kucinich
John McCain
Barack Obama
Ron Paul
Bill Richardson
Mitt Romney
Fred Thompson

Former President Bill Clinton, who participated in the inaugural We the People town hall meeting, has been invited to attend.

In addition, invitations have been sent to nationally recognized speakers and pundits to share their insights into the 2008 presidential race and the democratic process.