Following last week’s state primary, gubernatorial candidates Jim Doyle, Ed Thompson and Gov. Scott McCallum continue to raise money while getting their messages across the state.

Libertarian candidate Ed Thompson fell short of the 6 percent of the votes needed in the primary election to receive a matching-fund grant, which would have given Thompson up to $210,000. Despite not receiving the grant, Thompson has taken alternative steps to become financially secure.

Josh Morby, media director for the Thompson campaign, said Thompson is not trying to compete with other candidates to raise money but is using alternative ways to gain votes throughout Wisconsin.

The main goal of Thompson’s campaign is continuing to meet citizens across the state, particularly in the Fox Valley and Milwaukee areas.

“We work seven days a week, and we will just continue doing what we’re doing,” Morby said. “We hope to get our message out to as many people as possible.”

Media has also had an impact on Thompson’s campaign, Morby commented.

Morby said Tuesday’s results are not a true indication of Thompson’s supporters. He believes Thompson will get more support in the general election.

According to Morby, voters appeal to Thompson because “he’s just a regular guy.”

Thompson, former mayor of Tomah, believes government should be open to all people. Thompson also believes citizens should have more control over their money.

Another platform Thompson is running on is more focus on violent crimes and less of a punishment for non-violent criminals.

Tuesday, Gov. Scott McCallum received 87 percent of the Republican vote. McCallum will continue to have keynote speakers and focus on the issues prior to November, including a rally Friday with Tommy Thompson, former governor of Wisconsin and current Department of Health and Human Services Secretary.

More events currently have not been planned, but may be announced in the future, according to Debbie Monterrey-Millett, communications director for the McCallum campaign.

McCallum’s biggest fundraiser thus far was in August, when President George W. Bush came to Milwaukee.

Another goal of McCallum’s campaign is to inform voters of his platform. His main concerns are education and senior citizens.

“We get the truth out. Gov. McCallum is committed to moving the state forward,” Monterrey-Millett said.

Forty-five states are facing the same financial problems, she continued. She believes McCallum’s experience is beneficial to fixing the budget without raising taxes.

Monterrey-Millett also said McCallum plans not to remove revenue caps, which would increase property-tax bills by $700 per person.

Jim Doyle won the Democratic primary Tuesday over Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk.

According to Doyle’s website, www.doyle2002.com, his main concerns if elected include affordable healthcare, the environment, education and the job market.

In a speech made after winning the primaries, Doyle stated that the next governor should restore faith in the government.

“And let me tell you this . . . tonight the losers are not Kathleen and Tom. The loser is Scott McCallum …” Doyle said. “For nearly two years, he has squandered Wisconsin’s greatest resources–our trust in government and faith in the future.”

Doyle believes he can succeed as governor by looking out for the public interest.

Monterrey-Millett said that when asked about what McCallum thought of the comments made by Doyle, he was disappointed.

A representative from the Doyle office was unavailable for comment.