Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin and Republican Eric Hovde engaged in a heated debate over abortion rights and economic issues in their only face-off before the highly contested Wisconsin Senate race. Tensions rose as they clashed over reproductive rights, with Baldwin defending a woman’s right to choose and criticizing Hovde for his stance. Hovde accused Baldwin of supporting late-term abortions, a claim she vehemently denied. The candidates also sparred over immigration, foreign policy, and economic matters like Social Security and healthcare costs. Baldwin criticized Hovde for wanting to cut federal spending, while Hovde accused her of lying. They also argued about their ties to Wisconsin, with Baldwin pointing out Hovde’s recent residency in California and Hovde questioning her career as a politician in Washington, D.C. The race has tightened in recent weeks, with outside groups pouring money into the state. Baldwin, seeking her third Senate term, has historically performed well in Wisconsin, but recent polls show a closer race. The debate, held just before early voting began, highlighted the sharp divide between the candidates on key issues and their efforts to appeal to voters in the pivotal battleground state.
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Tense Wisconsin Senate Debate: Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde Clash on Abortion and Economy
