Source: Fortune
Summary
The Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor is heating up, with David Crowley, endorsed by Gov. Tony Evers, facing democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley is hoping to buck the trend of outsider candidates winning, while Hong is trying to overcome controversies surrounding her past social media posts. The primary is seen as a test of how far Democrats are willing to swing to the left, with the winner facing Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.
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David Crowley is trying to make up ground in the waning days of the chaotic primary, banking on the support of Gov. Tony Evers. Francesca Hong is batting down controversies, including past social media posts calling for defunding the police. The primary is a test of how far Democrats are willing to swing to the left. The winner will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. Crowley insists he is not an establishment Democrat, despite having served in the Legislature and as the top elected official in Milwaukee County.
The divide is real, and it’s about to get very real in Wisconsin.
Author: Evan Null
