MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Wisconsin governor’s race (all times local):
2:05 p.m.
Gov. Scott Walker’s latest campaign ad saying that Democrat Tony Evers wants “special treatment for illegals” is being decried as racist and an act of desperation.
The Republican Walker released the latest ad Tuesday, exactly two weeks before the election. It’s based on comments made by the Democratic Evers during a debate with Walker on Friday.
Evers supports giving in-state tuition to students whose parents are here illegally but brought them as children. He also supports allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain state driver’s licenses.
Evers’ spokesman Sam Lau says the ad is a “desperate attempt by a career politician to mimic Donald Trump to save his political career.”
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now calls the spot racist.
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12:45 p.m.
Gov. Scott Walker is bringing immigration to the front of Wisconsin’s governor’s race, saying in a new campaign ad that challenger Tony Evers wants “special treatment for illegals.”
During the debate, Evers voiced support for allowing in-state tuition for students known as “Dreamers,” those who came to the country without legal permission with their parents.
Evers also voiced support for allowing workers who are here illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses to get to and from work.
The narrator at the end of the Walker ad says, “Tony Evers: Special treatment for illegals, higher taxes for you.”
Evers’ campaign did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
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