The candidates in the race for Illinois governor are presenting contrasting views on the economic climate in Illinois.
Gov. Quinn says manufacturing is up since he's been governor and notes auto manufacturing companies including Chrysler and Ford have increased jobs in recent years under his watch.
But Rauner says the state's regulations and taxes are stifling growth.
Quinn wants to extend the state's temporary tax increase which is set to expire next January. Rauner, meanwhile, supports an incremental rollback.
The candidates have contrasting views on a proposal to fix the formula used to fund the state's schools.
Democratic Sen. Andy Manar's proposal would direct more state money to poorer rural districts at the expense of wealthier suburban districts. The plan passed the Senate in the spring and is being considered in the House. Lawmakers from wealthier Chicago suburbs object to the funding cuts some districts would face.
Gov. Quinn says the state needs to increase education investment. But he says Manar's proposal needs "a lot of oversight and review" as well as more debate.
Rauner says he "probably wouldn't support that particular bill." He said he favors an overhaul of the current formula.
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