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politics11 days ago•8 min saved

Sanders defends selective endorsements after Wisconsin setback

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he has limited resources and can’t endorse every candidate, defending his selective backing as Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary; the outcome drew criticism from progressives who argued endorsements and fundraising could have changed the race, while Sanders highlighted other wins and said Our Revolution is not involved with him—illustrating ongoing tensions over strategy and electability within the progressive movement.

via Politico|

#bernie-sanders #endorsements #francesca-hong

politics12 days ago•5 min saved

Crowley bets anti-MAGA message to rebuild Wisconsin coalition

Democrat David Crowley frames the Wisconsin governor’s race as an existential clash with “MAGA extremism” to heal a fractured party, courting Francesca Hong’s supporters, independents and some former GOP voters. He says he won’t campaign with Hong surrogates like Hasan Piker and won’t back Hong’s moratorium on data-center development, instead proposing guardrails. With Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump as foils, Crowley aims to broaden the coalition and pursue a governing trifecta by centering issues like the cost of living and environmental protections while appealing to rural communities.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #maga-extremism

politics12 days ago•23 min saved

Wisconsin primary shock exposes polling blind spots for progressives

Francesca Hong, a progressive candidate, led Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by double digits in recent polls but was edged out by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley by 0.5 percentage points. The result raises questions about polling accuracy for progressive candidates and suggests late shifts, endorsements, and strategic voting may have helped Crowley overturn a large polling lead.

via The Washington Post|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #gubernatorial-elections

politics13 days ago•6 min saved

Crowley Preaches Unity After Surprise Wisconsin Primary Victory

David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, won a surprise Democratic primary in Wisconsin over Francesca Hong and urged party unity to face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election, portraying the race as a battle against MAGA extremism. Hong endorsed Crowley, Gov. Tony Evers’s backing helped his comeback, and unity events were planned, though the primary highlighted tensions between moderates and progressives.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #democratic-party #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•5 min saved

Wisconsin primary signals rift as Crowley edges Hong in tight gubernatorial race

David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary by 0.4 percentage points, underscoring a split between establishment-leaning and progressive wings of the party; Crowley will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. Hong advocated bold left‑wing policies and ran without major endorsements, highlighting ongoing tensions within the Democratic coalition. The Wisconsin result comes as other Tuesday primaries across the Midwest and South produced mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates and progressive hopefuls, including Minnesota where Peggy Flanagan won the Senate primary and Alabama where a Trump-backed candidate advanced in GOP contests.

via Al Jazeera|

#crowley #democrats #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•4 min saved

Crowley Pulls Off Narrow Wisconsin Democratic Primary Upset

David Crowley pulled off a stunning upset in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating Francesca Hong by a razor-thin margin after a late endorsement from Gov. Tony Evers, and will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November; the result lands a blow to the democratic socialist momentum and could trigger a recount if the margin remains within 1%.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

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politics13 days ago•7 min saved

Wisconsin setback tempers the far-left surge

Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary exposes limits to the far-left surge, triggering internal finger-pointing as other progressive wins (like Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan) show momentum without heavy national backing for Hong. With Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and other national figures largely staying out of the race, some argue candidate quality and messaging mattered more than ideology. The result suggests the insurgency can win in some races, but Wisconsin’s outcome signals ceiling effects and logistical hurdles in battleground politics.

via Politico|

#democratic-socialists #dsa #far-left

politics13 days ago•5 min saved

Crowley shocks Wisconsin Democrats, advances to face Tiffany in November

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary in a razor-thin upset over Francesca Hong (roughly 39.8% to 39.4% with 98% of votes) after relaunching his campaign and benefiting from endorsements and heavy ad spending; Hong had led in late polling but faced scrutiny over past positions and electability. Crowley will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November, a race that could make Crowley Wisconsin’s first Black governor if he wins.

via NBC News|

#crowley #democratic-primary #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•42 min saved

Wisconsin governor race hangs on final ballots as recount risk looms

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary remains razor-thin with Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley neck-and-neck as final results trickle in. Wisconsin has no automatic recounts; a recount is only possible if the margin is extremely tight and would be costly to pursue, potentially leaving the outcome to absentee ballots and late-counted votes. The piece also surveys related Wisconsin and Minnesota race dynamics and messaging strategies in this election cycle.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #elections #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•19 min saved

Wisconsin governor race stays too close to call as Hong and Crowley trade leads

Live results show Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary between Francesca Hong and David Crowley remaining razor-thin, with Dane and Milwaukee County results contributing to a near-even vote and about 84% counted, keeping the outcome uncertain as the campaigns jockey for momentum ahead of the general election.

via cnn.com|

#dane-county #david-crowley #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•45 min saved

Tiffany clinches Wisconsin GOP governor nomination as Dem race remains tight

Tom Tiffany officially won the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor, while Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley battled in a closely watched primary with Crowley leading in early tallies in some counties; turnout appeared uneven across cities, with varied voter enthusiasm, watch parties, and absentee processing affecting the pace of late-night results.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#david-crowley #election-turnout #francesca-hong

politics13 days ago•408 min saved

Wisconsin Governor Primary: Tiffany Wins GOP Nomination; Crowley and Hong Lead Democrats

Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany is projected to win Wisconsin’s 2026 GOP governor primary, taking about 96.5% of the vote with a large share of write-ins as results roll in. The Democratic race remains too early to call, but early tallies show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leading state Rep. Francesca Hong (roughly 42.6% to 32.9%), with Kelda Roys far behind and a substantial number of votes still outstanding across both parties after Tony Evers’ retirement opened the field.

via NBC News|

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us-politics-and-policy14 days ago•4 min saved

Progressive surge puts Francesca Hong on track for Wisconsin governor's race

Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist and Wisconsin state legislator, leads the Democratic primary for governor with a solid polling edge, signaling a rise of progressive candidates even as party figures worry her platform—abolishing the police and prisons—may complicate a general-election bid against Republican Tom Tiffany; her candidacy has drawn scrutiny over past social posts, but she remains the front-runner heading into Tuesday's primary in a swing state.

via Financial Times|

#democratic-socialist #francesca-hong #governor-race

politics14 days ago•3 min saved

Wisconsin governor primary becomes proving ground for progressives as Francesca Hong leads

In Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist from Madison, leads a four-candidate field as incumbent-backed David Crowley reenters the race and argues for electability in a swing state. Hong promotes progressive policies like universal childcare and free school meals, while rivals push different approaches, and observers note the race mirrors a broader wave of progressives; the winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany, with Democrats also eyeing control of the state Legislature. The piece also notes a Western Wisconsin CD3 race where Rebecca Cooke is backed by the DCCC, sparking intra-party tensions.

via The Guardian|

#democratic-socialism #elections #francesca-hong

politics14 days ago•10 min saved

Wisconsin primary could propel a progressive bid, but national leaders stay on the sideline

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.

via Politico|

#democratic-primary #endorsements #francesca-hong