WAUSAU, Wis. -- Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Tommy Thompson sold his stock in companies that do business with Iran on Thursday, after The Huffington Post reported his significant investments.
Thompson's revelation came during his debate against Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon Center for Civic Engagement on Thursday night. Thompson has accused Baldwin of being too soft on Iran during their bitter campaign for Wisconsin's open Senate seat.
"I didn't know about the fact that my stockbroker had purchased two shares, two company's stocks. I sold it. I sold it today," said Thompson, when Baldwin brought up the issue. The audience reacted audibly in surprise. "I do not -- I found out today, and I sold it today. I do not tolerate -- I do not agree with anybody doing business with Iran -- none whatsoever."
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