Michigan Governor Candidates Clash Over Taxes

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James debated tax policies and affordability in Detroit. Benson promised no broad middle class tax increases while James proposed cuts.

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U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, downplayed the impact President Donald Trump's policies could have on Michigan in his final two years as president, arguing the next governor could be in power for up to eight years.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James clashed over tax cuts and economic policy during an Oct. 15 televised debate in Detroit. The debate took place less than three weeks before Election Day in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Voters face heightened affordability pressures as average unleaded gas prices rose 60% over the past year to $4.57 per gallon.

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