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David Crowley, Tom Tiffany face off in first and only gubernatorial debate
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Key Points:
- Democratic candidate David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany debated once at Marquette University Law School, focusing on Wisconsin’s nearly $3 billion budget surplus amid voter concerns about affordability.
- Crowley proposes using the surplus for family relief, including funding schools and reducing property taxes, while Tiffany advocates returning the surplus to taxpayers through long-term tax cuts.
- On immigration, Tiffany supports requiring sheriffs to honor federal ICE detainers, whereas Crowley opposes local ICE contracts but supports some federal cooperation under legal guidelines.
- Both candidates agree on involving local input for data center projects, with Tiffany opposing subsidies and Crowley favoring a pause for environmental review.
- The latest Marquette University poll shows a statistical tie with Crowley at 49% and Tiffany at 46%, within the margin of error, ahead of the November 3 election.
