Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate

Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany sparred Wednesday night in their sole debate in Wisconsin’s race for governor, sniping at each other on affordability, President Donald Trump, abortion and the 2020 election.

Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and Tiffany, a member of Congress representing a northern Wisconsin district, are in a close race to succeed retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers — the first open governor’s race in the state since 2010.

The debate most prominently focused on economic issues, with each candidate taking aim at the other over whose policies would best bring down prices. Tiffany vowed to undo various tax increases and return surplus dollars to residents, while Crowley advocated for a “fair tax system” that would fund education, infrastructure and transportation.

Throughout Wednesday’s hourlong debate, Crowley frequently linked Tiffany to Trump and his policies — including the “big, beautiful bill,” tariffs and the war with Iran — that he said have raised prices in the state and nationally. He also accused Tiffany of “doing the bidding” of “the billionaire class,” pointing to the donations he has received from Republican megadonors.

“When Congressman Tom Tiffany says he’s focusing on affordability, let’s be very clear: He voted for the…

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