WI-GOV: Dem guv candidates knock Trump in forum

Several Dem candidates for governor took digs at the Trump administration during the first public forum of the campaign to succeed outgoing Gov. Tony Evers.

Thursday’s forum focused on economic and technology-related issues, but delved into other areas as candidates knocked President Donald Trump and voiced support for legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin. They argued the state is losing out on revenue that could come with legalization.

Six candidates spoke at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison: Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley; Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Missy Hughes; Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison; Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison; and Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann.

Schoemann was the only Republican present. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, who is also running to take over the East Wing, did not attend.


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