There is no such thing as a free lunch, or 'free' universal childcare. But Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is running for governor on a platform of providing that 'free' service to Wisconsin families.
It'll just cost you $2 billion a year in new spending. That works out to at least $333 for every Wisconsin resident. Add in the billions in taxes for 'free' housing and healthcare, and the tax bill gets unaffordable quickly. But, of course, the Left argues it'll save us money.
Just like Obama promised the Affordable Care Act would save us $2,500 a year, the Left says this plan will save Wisconsinites thousands.
The average cost of childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds in Wisconsin is from $9,000 to $15,000.
— Nick Truog (@LiberalStallion) October 11, 2026
Universal pre-k will keep more money in working families pocket, lower costs and set our kids up for success. https://t.co/JpWB7WUGgM
We've heard that lie before. Daycares will keep charging more and more because the government subsidizes it, and taxes will be far more than $15,000 a year.
That’s $2 billion a year in new spending that taxpayers will have to cover. So no, that’s not more money in our pockets, it’s less. Much less. https://t.co/WDcFId5ti6
— Chad Doran (@doranchad) October 11, 2026
David Crowley doesn't think increased taxes are a burden on families.
And what about the families that don't want to put their kids in state-run day care? Are they going to still have to shoulder the burden of Crowley's taxes? You betcha.
— The Badger Pundit (@JamesBohnWI) October 11, 2026
Tough cookies. They'll be paying more in taxes, too.
That's money that will be taken from middle class taxpayers and funded to fraudsters who vote blue
— ElectionMapsIF (@ElectionMapsIF) October 11, 2026
Just like in Minnesota. The fraudsters will smell opportunity and come to Wisconsin to bilk taxpayers billions of dollars.
Democrats subsidized student loans, and tuition rates skyrocketed. Democrats subsidized health insurance, and premiums skyrocketed. David Crowley will do the same thing with childcare in Wisconsin.
Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.
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