_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

An under-discussed race, the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin, could potentially see yet another far-left socialist rise to power.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member Francesca Hong is the new frontrunner for the Democratic nomination after the former leader, Mandela Barnes, suddenly dropped out. Hong, a 37-year-old state assemblywoman from Madison, has drawn support from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and radical socialist streamer Hasan Piker.

_THE FACTS_

  • Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) and the primary’s frontrunner announced his withdrawal last week due to allegations of sexual misconduct during his time in office.

  • Francesca Hong called for canceling Thanksgiving in 2020: "Stop celebrating colonialism and the original superspreader event that killed Indigenous folx."

  • She tweeted in 2021: "Police exist to uphold white supremacy. Defund then abolish."

  • Hong described her "proximity to whiteness" through her biracial son and has discussed "navigating" his identity.

  • She wrote in 2019 about fleeing a Culver's restaurant due to anxiety around "too many old white people who didn't think we spoke English."

  • When pressed on whether she disagrees with any DSA platform positions, Hong said "Abolish the Senate" — despite having tweeted that exact phrase in 2021.

  • Hong has admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and previously overdosing on lithium.

  • Her campaign rally with Ilhan Omar required photo ID for entry, despite Hong opposing voter ID laws.

_OUR TAKE_

Wisconsin is a purple state, but historically, its Democratic Party has been extremely progressive. This is why Hong’s nomination would not be surprising, and it could even help Republicans in a general election.

Polling shows Hong with a substantial lead over her opponents, and time will tell if the recent oppo dump against her will affect her support. She clearly seems to hate the police, white people, the American system of government, and Thanksgiving. But with the socialists’ momentum this election cycle, her ascent to the governorship is certainly not out of reach.

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Bonnie Hissom3 months ago

We can only hope her nomination will help Republicans. I certainly don’t know if it will. I’m still in shock that so many socialists are rising to the top, being nominated, winning primaries. Our children were brainwashed in public schools and now they are old enough to vote and to run for office. I guess no one ever shared owning a cow and how that relates to communism, socialism, capitalism, etc.

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Fred Scott3 months ago

I would hope the good people of Wisconsin would rise against this far-left doctrine that has captured many young and foolish people.

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J Wright3 months ago

Our republic is strongest when we have a ‘healthy’ electorate, meaning well- intentioned voters seriously debating important issues and united by a genuine desire to effect positive change for the country. Today’s political climate is extremely unhealthy due to a growing number of leftists who are driven by abject hatred of their political opponents. Hatred that overcomes any possible good will, and that would accept the destruction of the country if it would defeat their opponents is evil and must be overcome.

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Jorge Rios3 months ago

In past times a person of this character and world view would not have much chance in the US, but in todays confusing times with so much lying, misinformation, corruption, educational system multiple generation brain washing, it is possible for any unbelievable thing to happen. Just look at the recent growth and success of the so called "democratic socialists party", an obvious oximoron. Their membership is rapidly increasing and they are winning elections, who would have ever thought that would happen in the USA.

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Bob Hrebec3 months ago

It's been said, " be careful what you wish for ".

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Jim Powers 3 months ago

We’re talking Wisconsin. Nobody knows.

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Don G3 months ago

I do not believe so. To many people follow left liberal media and that’s where they get their information.

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Kate Devaney3 months ago

How can it be seen as helpful that there are so many voters who will support a candidate how is the antithesis of our God given rights?

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David Hooten3 months ago

I believe, in general, yes. She is a paranoid when it comes to white folks. She is a communist and one can use her own words to show how dangerous she would be as a governor. I believe she needs mental/emotional counseling to get re-centered in life.

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Steve R3 months ago

But of course her husband is white.

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Bernie Peer3 months ago

I hope so, she is extreme and if elected Wisconsin will be in trouble. She obviously has some issues. Really to be scared of old white people. Well, I’m scared of Asians🤷🏻‍♀️

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Michael H.3 months ago

I pray the people of Wisconsin listen to the warnings of how radical she is and turn out in mass to vote against her. Or, if the conservatives are lucky, many of the democrat party will simply not vote at all boosting the republican numbers.

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Terry McCall3 months ago

Possibly, but the Republicans must vote in great numbers to invalidate the crazies that will vote for her.

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Shaun Hurrie3 months ago

Let's hope. But with the cash behind these DSP's from the likes of Soros & company, one never knows.

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S Lyon3 months ago

The FSA is counting on youth voting. They may need remember, older Democrats won’t vote for any candidate that demands they surrender their civil rights and their property. The older Democrats will either not vote or vote Republican to put down the DSA agenda of confiscation of their livelihood. Older people tend to cringe when they hear that what they earned shall be redistributed to those who won’t.

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Shane Daniels3 months ago

I will be voting for her in the primary; I will do this because she is the weakest democratic candidate in the general, and should help conservatives regain the state mansion.

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Steve R3 months ago

As Milwaukee and Madison go, so goes Wisconsin. Same holds true for Detroit and its suburbs (Ann Arbor, Dearborn et al) in Michigan. For the most part, outside of the Twin Cities, Minnesota is a pretty conservative state. Population dictates elections and these Dem urban strongholds and college towns dwarf the rest of the state.

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Chris West3 months ago

Wisconsin is a purple state. Francesca Hong’s Madison-madness is a bridge too far” for the rest of Wisconsin.“ - Chris

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Scott L3 months ago

Let's give the white women sharia law they desire, then when they can't vote , use our guns and legal rights to take it back.