Upfront Thursdays previews wild governor’s race topics
This segment from WBAY TV-2 previews topics for an upcoming broadcast, focusing on the Wisconsin governor's race and rising gas prices across the state. It discusses Republican candidate Tom Tiffany's return to the campaign trail after a plane incident and the Crowley campaign's efforts to link Tiffany to high gas prices.
This segment of "Upfront Thursdays" from WBAY TV-2 provides a preview of weekend Wisconsin politics, discussing the ongoing governor's race. The broadcast highlights Republican candidate Tom Tiffany's return to the campaign trail after being involved in a small plane emergency landing in Lake Wausau. Tiffany, a congressman, sustained minor injuries and had taken two days off from campaigning.
Matt Smith, executive producer and host of Up Front and political director for Wisn-tv in Milwaukee, weighed in on the impact of the accident on the race, noting that while there was initial concern for Tiffany's well-being, it is unlikely to significantly change the race's tone long-term. The discussion also covered rising gas prices in cities like Green Bay and Appleton, with the Crowley campaign attempting to tie opponent Tom Tiffany to these skyrocketing costs. The segment questions the Tiffany campaign's ability to distance itself from President Trump amidst these issues, noting the election is less than two months away.