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Quinn and Rauner face off in final debate

The debate portion of the Illinois governor’s race is over. The last debate gives voters a little clarity.

Now, that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any mud-slinging or repetitive campaign refrains. There was a lot of that. But we did get some answers on issues that have popped up in all three debates.
Like what Governor Pat Quinn would do when the 5 percent income tax rate ends in 2015.

"We need to maintain the income tax, at the same time give annual, direct, property tax relief, a 500 dollar refund, to every single homeowner in this state," said Quinn.

Though Quinn wouldn’t say what he’d do if he loses the race.

Meanwhile in new issues to the debate cycle, Republican challenger Bruce Rauner came out in full support of immigration reform.

"I am very pro-immigrant, I am very pro-immigration reform. I support the DREAM Act, I support comprehensive immigration reform, and I want to make Illinois a welcoming state for immigrants from all over the world," said Rauner.

Rauner also said he wouldn’t repeal and is comfortable with the state law on same sex marriage.