Why Francesca Hong is still on the campaign trail
The Wisconsin gubernatorial race was one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the country this year, pitting a democratic socialist, state Rep. Francesca Hong, against Milwaukee Democrat David Crowley, who received the endorsement of the state’s sitting Democratic governor, Tony Evers. Hong lost the race, setting up Crowley to face Republican Rep. Tom […]
Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin State Assembly representative, is still active in the campaign trail. She lost the gubernatorial race to Milwaukee Democrat David Crowley, who had the endorsement of the state's Democratic governor, Tony Evers. Despite her loss, Hong is already back on the campaign trail, this time trying to help Democrats achieve a trifecta in the state – winning the governor's race and both legislative chambers.
Hong spoke about her loss and Crowley's campaign, emphasizing that the person who received the most votes is the most electable. She criticized the Democratic nominee for ignoring voters who were inspired and energized by her campaign. Hong also discussed the importance of Democrats winning a trifecta in Wisconsin, which would enable them to pass policies like raising the minimum wage, legalizing marijuana, and codifying abortion.
She questioned why Democrats have fallen behind in rural communities and how the party can reverse this trend. Hong believes that data centers are an everyone issue and an important democratic issue. She emphasized that the issue is about communities feeling they have control and a say in what happens in their communities. Hong highlighted that Crowley's commitment to renewable energy and clean energy for data centers is a step in the right direction.
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