Tommy The Taxer Raises More Questions About His Taxes

Years ago, Bruce Murphy in Milwaukee Magazine called Gov. Tommy Thompson "Tommy the taxer" for his big government spending ways.

Now Tommy will not release his personal tax returns - - as I noted yesterday - -  but is claiming he pays 31% of his gross income in taxes.

Does he mean in Federal taxes?

Or does he mean 31% against all income, and with all taxes combined, including, say property taxes?

Or maybe Tommy needs a better accountant.

There's plenty unsatisfying about this 'trust me,' but parsed disclosure.