Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it.
Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.
Progressive supporters in Wisconsin are optimistic that Democratic socialist Francesca Hong will secure a significant victory in the state's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. The win could be a game-changer for the progressive movement, setting a precedent for future races and potentially paving the way for progressive candidates in 2028.
However, despite the campaign's potential impact, many national progressive leaders have decided not to endorse Hong. Francesca Hong, a vocal advocate for change, has faced criticism over her past social media posts, including advocating for canceling Thanksgiving and defunding the police. She now claims these were "bad takes" and has learned from them.
Some progressive leaders, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), have not endorsed Hong, despite campaigning for other prominent candidates. Sanders has expressed his reluctance to endorse Hong, citing concerns about her messaging and electability. While Hong has garnered support from progressive groups and some federal-level lawmakers, she still faces challenges convincing moderate Democrats, independents, and even some within her own progressive movement of her electability in the general election.
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