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David Crowley: “This gas tax...is just guaranteed profit for big oil.”

Featuring: David Crowley, Democratic | Milwaukee County Executive | Wisconsin

David Crowley on the 2026 election for governor of Wisconsin | Here & Now

Published September 18, 2026

And the thing about this, this gas tax is that it's not supporting, you know, our small businesses or filling the potholes. This gas tax...is just guaranteed profit for big oil. And I know it's a popular thing because even Congressman Tom Tiffany stole my idea and is leading people to think that it is his. (04:12–04:20)

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Asserts that the gas tax primarily benefits big oil companies.

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“Tom Tiffany...voted against releasing the Epstein files.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany voted against releasing the Epstein files.01:04-01:31
“Tom Tiffany...voted six times to defund police here in the state of Wisconsin.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany voted six times to defund the police in Wisconsin.01:04-01:35
“Congressman Tom Tiffany voted for the big ugly bill which cut a trillion dollars from Medicaid, Medicare, and reduced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany voted for a bill cutting funds from Medicaid, Medicare, and reducing ACA subsidies.03:32-03:42
“Utilizing these tablets is actually a best practice. They're used in 48 out of 50 states.”
Asserts that using tablets in correctional facilities is a best practice used in 48 states.05:07-05:12
“Affordability is the number one issue that you hear no matter where you're going.”
Asserts that affordability is the primary concern for people in Wisconsin.00:35-00:39
“Our plan is the Badger Basics plan to make sure that we can lower costs for our working families and give them better access to childcare and healthcare.”
Asserts the existence of the Badger Basics plan aimed at reducing costs and improving access to childcare and healthcare.00:54-01:02
“Tom Tiffany...praised the January Sixers when they were being pardoned.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany praised individuals involved in the January 6th events when they were pardoned.01:04-01:40
“Tom Tiffany...voted for these types of iPads here in the Department of Correction during the Scott Walker era.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany voted for the use of iPads in the Department of Correction during Scott Walker's tenure.01:04-05:23
“Tom Tiffany...voted against certifying the 2020 election for Wisconsin voters.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany voted against certifying the 2020 election results for Wisconsin.01:04-07:05
“Congressman Tom Tiffany... has been lockstep with Trump for the past decade.”
Asserts that Congressman Tom Tiffany has consistently supported Trump for ten years.01:04-08:00
“We have increased costs for, for our public safety, for our courts, and to make sure we're investing upstream to stop crime from occurring in the first place.”
Asserts that costs have been increased for public safety and courts to prevent crime in Milwaukee County.01:53-02:02
“We are now seeing some of the largest increases in gas today.”
Asserts that there are currently significant increases in gas prices.03:56-04:01
“I have a plan to actually eliminate the minimum markup law that we have on gas.”
Asserts the existence of a plan to eliminate the minimum markup law on gas.04:01-04:07
“We have had the same laws on the books for decades which allow people to cast their ballot by mail or to do it in person.”
Asserts that Wisconsin has longstanding laws allowing mail-in and in-person voting.06:07-06:16
“We have free and fair elections here in the state of Wisconsin.”
Asserts that Wisconsin conducts free and fair elections.06:46-06:51
“They're gonna hurt not just Democrats, Republicans, independents everywhere across this state, but our administration.”
Asserts that unspecified actions will negatively impact all political groups and the administration in Wisconsin.07:20-07:27
“He has been one of the most conservative members that we've had here in the state of Wisconsin, being a part of the Freedom Caucus.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany is among the most conservative Wisconsin members and is part of the Freedom Caucus.07:59-08:06
“Congressman Tom Tiffany cannot and will not defend his own actions, nor defend why he's protected this president.”
Asserts that Tom Tiffany is unable or unwilling to justify his actions or his support for Trump.08:09-08:16