MADISON, Wis. (AP) --
Longtime Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette plans to file paperwork
on Thursday that would allow him to run for governor if a recall election is
ordered against Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
La Follette said Wednesday he still hasn't decided whether
he will actually get into the race. But he says he wants to create a campaign
committee so he can better gauge interest in him running and better determine if
he would be a strong candidate.
Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and state Sen.
Kathleen Vinehout have announced they are running.
La Follette is the only Democrat currently in statewide
office, which he says gives him name recognition and an advantage over others.
The 71-year-old was first elected secretary of state in 1974.
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