Friday Night Buzz

The only serious buzz floating around the convention hospitality suites was Tim Michels' plan to run a short, four-month campaign to unseat Sen. Herb Kohl. He didn't announce anything when he spoke at last night's banquet despite what Owen thought he heard.

I did get a piece of gossip.

A source told me they heard from two sources that a big reason Tommy Thompson didn't run for governor was his political guru James Klauser wouldn't back him. That's supported by a recent Spivak & Bice column. (Yes, they are useful occasionally.) Klauser backs Mark Green. There might have even been a falling out between them. It's just a third-hand rumor so take it for what it's worth. Or build on it and make it completely unbelievable.