Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
David Crowley secured a surprise victory in Wisconsin's Democratic primary to become the gubernatorial candidate, overturning a streak of left-wing successes. He narrowly beat Francesca Hong, according to CBS News projection. Crowley, CEO of Milwaukee County, leads Hong by less than half a percentage point. The left-wing Democrats have been riding a wave of wins, but can they attract swing voters?
In Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan clinched the Democratic Senate nomination, while Connecticut saw a challenger unseat a 14-term incumbent. South Carolina Republican special Senate primary will see Darline Graham Nordone face off against Democrat Annie Andrews. Crowley's comeback in Wisconsin was unexpected, especially after he withdrew last month to support a rival.
Hong, a single mother and former chef, aimed to be the first Democratic socialist governor of Wisconsin but faced criticism for some of her remarks. Prominent left-wing politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not endorse her.
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