A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
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Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now, one is running for governor in Wisconsin, a crucial swing state. Francesca Hong is a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook.
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The socialist wave has already crashed well beyond New York City. Now the Democratic Socialists of America are even taking swings at swing states. The latest far-Left darling is Francesca Hong, a leading candidate to win the Democrat primary in the Wisconsin governor’s race.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong's Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign reflects the growing influence of the left within the Democratic Party and raises questions about how progressive policies could fare in a key swing state.
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist candidate for governor in Wisconsin, discusses organizing beyond Madison and Milwaukee, confronting the Democratic establishment, and rebuilding working-class power.
Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now, one is running for governor in Wisconsin, a crucial swing state. Francesca Hong is a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook.
