The arrival of Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley just eight days before the election is a clear indicator of his campaign’s struggle to mobilize voters, according to Republican opponent Rep. Tom Tiffany. Tiffany asserts that Harris was brought in to energize a Democratic base that has shown lagging support for Crowley, attributing this to national political fatigue stemming from polarization and constant campaign messaging. He contends that Crowley has failed to excite the base, suggesting he was ‘handpicked’ by Democratic leaders rather than emerging through a more democratic party process, a move Tiffany believes has frustrated many within the party. Tiffany has positioned himself as a pragmatic candidate, criticizing Crowley’s record as Milwaukee County executive by arguing that Crowley’s policies have historically led to increased taxes, which he believes is out of step with what Wisconsin residents want. Conversely, a spokesperson for Crowley’s campaign countered that Crowley is actively engaging with voters to present his plans for affordability amidst inflation, and they blame Congressman Tiffany and the Trump administration for the economic struggles faced by working families. The Crowley campaign highlights his record of balancing the budget and lowering property taxes as county executive, while accusing Tiffany of prioritizing tax breaks for wealthy donors over the interests of Wisconsin residents.
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