The advocacy group Wisconsin Conservation Voters on Monday endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the state’s closely watched gubernatorial contest, arguing he is the obvious choice over “extremist pro-corporate polluter” Tom Tiffany, who has recently attempted to posture as anti-data center despite his voting and fundraising record.
“The momentum across Wisconsin is clear—voters are ready for leaders who will hold corporate polluters accountable, stand up to corporate greed, regulate data centers, and protect our natural resources,” said Seth Hoffmeister, deputy director of Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV). “David Crowley has proven he understands the struggles of Wisconsin families. From cutting Milwaukee County’s carbon footprint in half to taking a firm stand against predatory data center growth, David is the leader we need to protect our environment and keep energy bills affordable.”
By contrast, according to WCV, Tiffany—who currently represents Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the US House—has shown “a consistent pattern of prioritizing corporate interests, out-of-state polluters, and special interests over regular Wisconsinites.”…