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In August 2009, Doyle announced his decision to not seek reelection to a third term in 2010, leading many to believe Barrett would run for Governor.

On August 25, a group named " Wisconsin for Tom Barrett " formed, encouraging Barrett to run.

On October 26, a website, TomForGovernor. com, was launched after Barbara Lawton, the Lieutenant Governor, backed out.

A story in The Politico reported that President Barack Obama's political director Patrick Gaspard met with Barrett on November 4, 2009, amid speculation that the White House wanted him to run for Governor of Wisconsin.