First Debate With Ned Lamont And Bob Stefanowski

The Debate Was Live On: News Channel 8

Six Revealing Moments From The First Debate Between Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski,

By Daniela Altimari Contact Reporter / The Hartford Courant

The two major party candidates for governor, Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski, tangled in an hour long debate Wednesday night before a lively crowd at the ornate Garde Arts Center.

1. “If you want higher taxes, vote for Mr. Lamont.”

Who said it: Stefanowski

The business executive from Madison slammed Lamont’s plan to restore a popular property tax credit to help middle class homeowners.
“You know how large his property tax cut is? $100,’’ Stefanowski said. “At the same time he's going to put up tolls that cost people hundreds of dollars a month. He's going to raise income taxes and he's going to bring a statewide auto tax.”
Lamont’s response?
The Greenwich businessman criticized Stefanowski’s plan to phase out the state income tax, saying it would blow a massive hole in the state budget.
“You said you’re going to eliminate over half of our budget, eliminate over half the revenue to support it. That would mean dramatic property tax increases,’’ Lamont said.

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Cover Photo By John Woike / The Hartford Courant

The Debate Was Live On: News Channel 8

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