Wisconsin primary could propel a progressive bid, but national leaders stay on the sideline
TL;DR
In Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, front-runner Francesca Hong is banking on a progressive win but has drawn few national endorsements from leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who say they’re focused on Congress. Critics question her electability and past social-media posts; Hong’s supporters frame the race as a test for the progressive movement ahead of 2028, with unity tours planned after the primary and a general-election challenge against a Trump-backed Republican looming.
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- Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it. Politico
- Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End The New York Times
- Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin? The Guardian
- What to watch in Wisconsin’s clash of Democratic ideologies NBC News
- Tom Tiffany says Republicans shouldn't cross over to vote for Hong Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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