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Wisconsin governor candidates tangle over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election in tense debate
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany debated Wisconsin’s governor race, focusing on economic policies, abortion, and the 2020 election, with Crowley criticizing Tiffany’s ties to Trump and wealthy donors.
- Tiffany pledged to reverse tax increases and return surplus funds to residents, while Crowley advocated for a fair tax system to fund education and infrastructure.
- Crowley accused Tiffany of supporting the 2025 tax cut bill that reduced funding for healthcare and food assistance, while Tiffany called Crowley a socialist and emphasized putting more money back into taxpayers’ pockets.
- On the 2020 election, Tiffany defended his votes to overturn results by citing concerns about private funding in elections, a claim Crowley rejected as throwing out legitimate votes over a disagreement.
- Regarding abortion, Tiffany said he would uphold the current 20-week access law but not sign stricter six-week bans, while Crowley aims to protect abortion rights through constitutional measures without endorsing unrestricted access.
