Crowley and Tiffany intensify Wisconsin race with affordability focus

David Crowley and Tom Tiffany are making final appearances across Wisconsin as they compete for the governorship. The candidates are prioritizing economic stability in their closing arguments to voters.

The Marquette Law School Poll released this week places Crowley ahead in the general election. However, Tiffany leads on the specific issue of tax reduction. When asked which candidate would do more to cut taxes, 42% of respondents selected Tiffany. Only 17% chose Crowley.

Affordability remains the top priority for Wisconsin voters according to the same survey. In Beloit on Thursday, Crowley addressed a group of Democratic supporters. He emphasized the rising costs of gas, groceries, and electric bills. Crowley stated his goal is to lower these prices while expanding health care and child care.

"I am making sure that we're focusing on affordability, focusing on our public schools, expanding health care and child care, and in the next five days, we are going to continue to pound that pavement," Crowley said.

Tiffany challenged Crowley's record as Milwaukee County executive. He argued that Crowley raised taxes annually for county residents. Tiffany also pointed to Crowley's support for road tolls during a recent debate. In a written statement, Tiffany proposed ending the property tax hike, cutting income taxes by 10% for working families, and lowering fees.

"David Crowley has repeatedly defended his record of raising taxes every year on Milwaukee County residents and is now looking for more ways to make families pay through toll roads and higher fees. My plan is to end the 400-year property tax hike, cut income taxes by 10% for working families, and put more money back in your pocket. Wisconsinites deserve a governor who will lower taxes, not raise them. That's the message we're taking to voters, and it's how we'll win on November 3rd," Tiffany said.

Crowley responded that Tiffany's tax plan offers only short-term fixes. Crowley said he is focused on long-term sustainability for local municipalities, schools, and the state. Both candidates are currently on bus tours to reach voters before the November 3 election.