Both major party candidates for governor are keenly aware that in this hotly contested race, the oft-used political cliche – “It’s the economy, stupid” – was never more on target.
So much so that the debate tonight in Waukesha between Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle and Republican challenger Mark Green will focus exclusively on the economy and taxes.
Hot-button social issues, like stem cell research and abortion, will have to wait. A second debate, set for Oct. 20 in La Crosse, will focus on quality of life issues.