Wisconsin Beats Back Socialist Surge with Defeat of Hong for Governor The narrow defeat of Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic primary serves as a sobering reminder that even in the most progressive states, electability can still trump ideology.
Hong, a democratic socialist and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), was unable to overcome David Crowley's more centrist message and broader appeal.
Hong's campaign was marked by controversy surrounding a past comment disparaging Thanksgiving as a "colonizer" holiday.