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Would Francesca Hong Really Commute the Sentences of Murderers?

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  1. taylorvilledailynews.comseen 8 Aug, 17:06article removed

    last seen headlineAfter Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin

  2. The Hillseen 9 Aug, 19:57headline rewritten

    AOC declines to endorse Hong, says she’s focused on ‘winning back’ CongressOcasio-Cortez declines to endorse Hong, says she’s focused on ‘winning back’ Congress

  3. The Hillseen 9 Aug, 22:52description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). Milwaukee County Executive...

    With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). David Crowley, the...

  4. The Hillseen 10 Aug, 03:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). David Crowley, the...

    With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting away from Capitol Hill and onto the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). David...

  5. mymotherlode.comseen 12 Aug, 06:04headline rewritten

    Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment - myMotherLode.comWisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment - myMotherLode.com

  6. clickondetroit.comseen 12 Aug, 06:04headline rewritten

    Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishmentWisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

  7. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 12 Aug, 06:43headline rewritten

    Primarie negli Stati Uniti, sei stati alle urne. Banco di prova per i dem: Hong ce la faPrimarie negli Stati Uniti, testa a testa dem in Wisconsin tra moderati e progressisti

  8. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 12 Aug, 09:17headline rewritten

    Primarie negli Stati Uniti, testa a testa dem in Wisconsin tra moderati e progressistiPrimarie negli Stati Uniti: Wisconsin il banco di prova dei Dem, sconfitta la socialista Hong

  9. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 12:26description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each batch of results came in. Polls had shown Hong as a clear frontrunner in the race,...

    Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each batch of results came in. Continue reading...

  10. theguardian.comseen 12 Aug, 14:06headline rewritten

    Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin?

  11. Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten

    Moderate Crowley Projected to Win Wisconsin Primary in UpsetDemocratic Socialist Advance Hits a Wall in Wisconsin Primary

  12. Al Jazeera Englishseen 12 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten

    Wisconsin race tight: Key takeaways from US primary election resultsWisconsin race upset: Key takeaways from US primary election results

  13. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten

    David Crowley wins messy Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, defeating progressive Francesca Hong – liveDavid Crowley vows to earn support from progressives after winning messy Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor – live

  14. dailybulletin.comseen 12 Aug, 17:35headline rewritten

    Wisconsin. Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clashWisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

  15. Bloomberg Politicsseen 12 Aug, 19:40headline rewritten

    Democratic Socialist Advance Hits a Wall in Wisconsin PrimaryDemocratic Socialist Advance Hits Wall in Wisconsin Primary

  16. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 19:40headline rewritten

    David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governorDavid Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong

  17. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 19:40headline rewritten

    David Crowley vows to earn support from progressives after winning messy Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor – liveFrancesca Hong backs David Crowley for Wisconsin governor as Democratic nominee vows to earn support from progressives – live

  18. ANSA (Italy)seen 12 Aug, 19:40headline rewritten

    Sfida serrata alle primarie dem in Wisconsin, battuta HongPrimarie roventi in Usa, socialisti sconfitti in Wisconsin

  19. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 22:57headline rewritten

    Francesca Hong backs David Crowley for Wisconsin governor as Democratic nominee vows to earn support from progressives – liveTrump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – US politics live

  20. ANSA (Italy)seen 12 Aug, 22:57headline rewritten

    Primarie roventi in Usa, socialisti sconfitti in WisconsinPrimarie roventi, socialisti sconfitti in Wisconsin. Lascia la portavoce di Trump

  21. journal-advocate.comseen 13 Aug, 10:33headline rewritten

    Wisconsin. Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clashWisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

  22. foxnews.comseen 13 Aug, 14:19headline rewritten

    Primary elections underway in Minnesota, Wisconsin and more statesCrowley defeats socialist Hong in Wisconsin Democratic governor primary

  23. clickorlando.comseen 14 Aug, 00:10headline rewritten

    The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s directionThe Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primary

  24. The Guardian Worldseen 14 Aug, 02:19headline rewritten

    Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive winsFrancesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

  25. upi.comseen 14 Aug, 08:17headline rewritten

    Primaries: Wisconsin Democratiic gubernatorial too close to callModerate David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor

  26. abcnews.comseen 14 Aug, 10:32headline rewritten

    Wisconsin 2026 live primary election resultsWisconsin live primary results: Crowley projected to defeat Hong

  27. wxerfm.comseen 14 Aug, 12:39article removed

    last seen headlineTuesday Primary Sees 34% Turnout in Sheboygan County

  28. The Guardian Worldseen 15 Aug, 02:42description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election Democratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment. It was not to be. In a photo finish after a messy campaign, David Crowley eked out a win by a few...

    Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment. It was not to be. In a photo finish after a messy campaign, David Crowley eked out a win by a...

  29. The Guardian Worldseen 15 Aug, 02:42headline rewritten

    Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – US politics liveTrump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – as it happened

  30. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 15 Aug, 02:42headline rewritten

    Primarie Usa, l’onda progressista rallenta: sconfitta la favorita Hong contro il thanksgivingPrimarie Usa, l’onda progressista rallenta: sconfitta la favorita Hong contraria al Thanksgiving

  31. journal-advocate.comseen 15 Aug, 03:04headline rewritten

    Democratic voters are making clear they just want changeForget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change

  32. yooper.fmseen 4 Sept, 22:26headline rewritten

    Crowley gains late support as Hong confronts social media controversy - WMPLCrowley gains late support as Hong confronts social media controversy

  33. abcnews.comseen 6 Sept, 13:01article removed

    last seen headlineDemocrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin

  34. yahoo.comseen 7 Sept, 04:19article removed

    last seen headlineControversial socialist chef flip-flops on abolish the police, says she’s ‘serious about public safety’

  35. dailygazette.comseen 9 Sept, 05:16article removed

    last seen headlineAfter Michigan, Democrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin

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What it is about

Matt BergAbigail SpanbergerFrancesca HongMandela BarnesTom TiffanyAmericaVirginia, United StatesWisconsin, United StatesDavid CrowleySara RodriguezTony EversOrlando Owens TheorlandoowensMatt SmithMolly BeckMolly Beck MollybeckTwitterNew York, United StatesMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesDavid AxelrodIlhan Omar

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5 Aug, 07:30over 36 days10 Sept, 10:32

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How it spread - 211 original reports, 28 reprints

  1. Wed, 5 August 2026

    4 reports
    • townhall.com07:30first to report

      Examining Francesca Hong's stance on commuting murder sentences ahead of Wisconsin governor race.

    • townhall.com08:00

      Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declines to endorse Francesca Hong amid heated 2026 governor race tensions.

    • yooper.fm16:28edited after publishing

      previouslyCrowley gains late support as Hong confronts social media controversy - WMPL

      With a week remaining before Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is gaining late momentum with a series of endorsements and a fundraising advantage as state Rep.

    • yahoo.com17:00removed by the outlet
      Controversial socialist chef flip-flops on abolish the police, says she’s ‘serious about public safety’

      Francesca Hong now says she is "serious about public safety" after previously calling to defund and abolish the police in her 2020 tweets.

  2. Thu, 6 August 2026

    8 reports
  3. Fri, 7 August 2026

    5 reports
  4. Sat, 8 August 2026

    1 report
    • spectator.org02:22

      Francesca Hong — the 37-year-old Democratic Socialist — is leading the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin by double digits as of recent polling. If elected, she would be both the state’s first female governor and the first Democratic socialist in history to hold the office of governor. Her career…

  5. Sun, 9 August 2026

    7 reports
    • weau.com13:31

      Four Democrats make their final campaign push ahead of Wisconsin’s shifting gubernatorial primary. Plus, crucial WEC rules for early voters.

    • weau.com14:13

      Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke make their final push in Wisconsin's pivotal 3rd Congressional District primary.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:02

      Wisconsin’s Dem establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist Tuesday Politico Four Democratic Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Contentious Primary For Governor WEAU What to know about the 4 Democrats on the Aug. 11 ballot for governor Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Meet Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist who is poised to become her party's nominee in Wisconsin's pivotal governor's race Yahoo Who's running for Wisconsin governor? These are the Democratic candidates FOX6 News...

    • The Hill15:14edited after publishing

      previouslyAOC declines to endorse Hong, says she’s focused on ‘winning back’ Congress

      Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist vying for the party nomination in the Wisconsin governor’s race. “I haven't endorsed in that race. My focus has been in winning back the Congress, winning back the House and positioning ourselves to have the best chance possible to win the Senate,”...

    • Google News - Top Stories19:14

      AOC pushes voters to assess what Francesca Hong is saying now, gloss over her past: 'Woke 1 was crazy' New York Post Ocasio-Cortez declines to endorse Hong, says she’s focused on ‘winning back’ Congress The Hill Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shrugs off past 'defund the police' comments, joking 'Woke 1 was crazy' Fox News A Democratic Socialist Disparaged Thanksgiving. Will Voters Forgive Her? The New York Times Francesca Hong scrutinized over ‘cancel Thanksgiving’ post in Wisconsin governor race The...

    • The Hill21:00edited after publishing ×2

      With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting away from Capitol Hill and onto the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number of high-profile primaries that will help shape the 2026 midterm landscape. The marquee contest this week is Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D). David...

    • Axios21:50

      LA CROSSE, Wis . — Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed want to shake up the next race for the White House — a notion that will likely petrify many top Democrats. Why it matters: They aren't running for president — they're vying for statewide office this year in presidential battlegrounds, and their campaigns are closely watched tests of the Bernie Sanders–style populism they want their party to embrace in 2028 . It's a question that has haunted Democrats for a decade: Is...

  6. Mon, 10 August 2026

    22 reports
    • mymotherlode.com04:13edited after publishing

      previouslyWisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment - myMotherLode.com

      Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are also trying to fend off progressive challengers. The primaries come a week after progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s divisive and costly U.S. Senate primary. El-Sayed’s victory has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders. That fear is...

      3 reprints from 2 outlets
    • cbs58.com05:00

      MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — On the last day of early voting for the August primary in Wisconsin, candidates made their way across the state, aiming to appeal to voters. State Rep. Francesca Hong is the current

    • Google News - Top Stories07:51

      Bernie's revolution gets a test run for 2028 in Michigan and Wisconsin Axios Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections The New York Times Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment AP News Checks and Balance newsletter: The real future of the Democratic Party The Economist Opinion | Democrats are calculating a left turn. The math is inescapable. The Washington Post

    • dailygazette.com12:11

      President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in his criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as attorney general Monday after Senate Republicans mustered the votes for his confirmation. Progressive candidates for

    • winnipegfreepress.com12:58

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Democrats will decide a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in another face-off between moderate and progressive candidates that could define the party’s identity heading into the midterm elections. Republicans will choose nominees they hope will end their 20-year drought in statewide elections.

    • theguardian.com13:00edited after publishing

      previouslyFrancesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’

      Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up

    • winnipegfreepress.com13:08

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh on the heels of Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary win in Michigan, Wisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings in a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:04

      Democrats Face Their Next Big Fight Between Moderates and the Left The New York Times Trajectory of Minnesota Senate Race In Flux After Michigan Polling Miss Cook Political Report Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary PBS What to know about the Minnesota Senate election Roll Call AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s state primary AP News

    • dailycaller.com15:03

      Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows in a recent interview after she decried the very same “woke” policies she once supported.

    • dailybulletin.com15:24edited after publishing

      previouslyWisconsin. Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash

      El-Sayed’s victory energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders.

      1 reprint
    • The Hill15:31

      Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday quoted a New York City Council member in describing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong's (D) past positions, saying "Woke 1 was crazy." ABC News's "This Week" host Jonathan Karl asked Ocasio-Cortez in an interview about her opinion on Hong's past stances and statements, including urging Americans to "cancel Thanksgiving."...

    • milwaukeecourier.com17:34

      The Democratic gubernatorial primary is the top race, but there are other competitive down-ballot races as voters narrow who will compete in November.

    • iheart.com17:49

      Voters in six states, including South Carolina and Wisconsin, are participating in primary elections Tuesday. Key races include a special Senate primary in South Carolina and a Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. These contests could impact party dynamics and test Trump's influence.

    • iheart.com17:49

      Voters in six states, including South Carolina and Wisconsin, are participating in primary elections Tuesday. Key races include a special Senate primary in South Carolina and a Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. These contests could impact party dynamics and test Trump's influence.

    • iheart.com17:49

      Voters in six states, including South Carolina and Wisconsin, are participating in primary elections Tuesday. Key races include a special Senate primary in South Carolina and a Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. These contests could impact party dynamics and test Trump's influence.

    • iheart.com17:49

      Voters in six states, including South Carolina and Wisconsin, are participating in primary elections Tuesday. Key races include a special Senate primary in South Carolina and a Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. These contests could impact party dynamics and test Trump's influence.

    • iheart.com17:49

      Voters in six states, including South Carolina and Wisconsin, are participating in primary elections Tuesday. Key races include a special Senate primary in South Carolina and a Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. These contests could impact party dynamics and test Trump's influence.

    • El Pais English18:41

      Four states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress and state offices, in a day that will put the various factions of the Democratic Party to the test ahead of the November elections

    • arynews.tv19:07

      Explore the political landscape in Wisconsin through Rebecca Cooke's journey as a congressional challenger and waitress.

    • Google News - Top Stories21:01

      ‘Common sense against crazy’: Trump-backed candidate sounds alarm on socialist Hong in Wisconsin race Fox News Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it. Politico Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End The New York Times Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin? The Guardian Tom Tiffany says Republicans shouldn't cross over to...

    • Google News - Top Stories21:44

      Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an End The New York Times Will Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands. The New York Times Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin? The Guardian Four Democratic Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Contentious Primary For Governor WEAU Opinion | Francesca Hong, the Socialists’ Next Hope WSJ

    • PBS NewsHour22:30

      NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including where Democratic primary voters stand this election year, the energy behind outsider candidates, the strength of President Trump's endorsement in South Carolina and GOP Rep. Max Miller staying in the race despite abuse allegations.

  7. Tue, 11 August 2026

    48 reports
  8. Wed, 12 August 2026

    87 reports
  9. Thu, 13 August 2026

    17 reports
    • The Guardian World00:16edited after publishing

      Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment. It was not to be. In a photo finish after a messy campaign, David Crowley eked out a win by a...

    • The Guardian World02:11edited after publishing ×4

      previouslyTrump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role, president says – US politics live

      This live blog is now closed. Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary Sign up for the Breaking News US email Core inflation, which measures price changes without volatile goods like food and gas, rose by 0.2% in July , after not really changing in June compared to the month prior. While the latest data shows there has been a 2.9% drop in gas prices from June to July, there has been a 25% hike compared to this time last year . Continue reading...

    • Axios09:58

      Pollsters appeared to blow another high-stakes Midwest election Tuesday, as center-left Democrat David Crowley stunned socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's primary for governor. But on Wednesday, the reasons for the miss seemed clear: Surveys a week before the primary captured only a hint of a rapidly changing roller coaster of a race in which Crowley was gaining fast, and Hong was playing defense. Driving the news: Two polls had shown Hong up by about 20 points over Crowley. But Crowley...

    • Google News - Top Stories10:02

      Pollsters missed again in Wisconsin. Here's why. Axios What a safe-bet candidate’s loss means for Democrats’ odds in November CNN Questions rise over primary polls following Michigan, Wisconsin upsets The Hill What the polls missed in Wisconsin’s primary and David Ellison threatens to uproot Paramount: Morning Rundown NBC News One Internal Pollster Saw the Primary Results Coming Washington Monthly

    • Google News - Top Stories10:59

      What the polls missed in Wisconsin’s primary and David Ellison threatens to uproot Paramount: Morning Rundown NBC News What a safe-bet candidate’s loss means for Democrats’ odds in November CNN Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls NBC News Wisconsin, Michigan primaries expose limits of polls and prediction markets CNBC Pollsters missed again in Wisconsin. Here's why. Axios

    • The Hill11:15

      In today's issue: ▪ The problem with primary polls ▪ Leavitt to depart as press secretary ▪ Gas price records ▪ The U.K.’s unusual election The limits of primary polling are under a hot spotlight after two consecutive surprise results in closely contested Democratic primaries. On Tuesday in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong,...

    • The Hill12:00

      Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor this week, defying expectations and dealing a blow to progressives in the Midwest. Polls had shown Hong with a substantial lead heading into Tuesday night’s election, but Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley — who had exited the race last month only to reenter 10 days...

    • Google News - Top Stories12:30

      Wisconsin, Michigan primaries expose limits of polls and prediction markets CNBC What a safe-bet candidate’s loss means for Democrats’ odds in November CNN Pollsters missed again in Wisconsin. Here's why. Axios Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls NBC News Questions rise over primary polls following Michigan, Wisconsin upsets The Hill

    • The Hill13:36

      Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary is raising new questions over polling, turnout and how Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed to pull off the win over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Meanwhile in Minnesota, Republicans avoided nominating businessman Mike Lindell despite President Trump’s endorsement in the GOP gubernatorial primary, and Democrats had a key Senate primary. Plus, South...

    • salon.com13:45

      Her defeat in the state’s gubernatorial primary shows why the left needs happy warriors like AOC and Mamdani

    • The Hill14:11

      Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley denied Wednesday he dealt the progressive movement a setback by beating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in this week’s Democratic primary. When host Kaitlan Collins asked Crowley whether it was fair for The Wall Street Journal to characterize him as the “man who halted progressive momentum,” Crowley replied, “Absolutely not.”...

    • foxnews.com15:03

      David Crowley said he won't campaign with Hasan Piker, distancing himself from platforms he says divide the Democratic Party ahead of the Wisconsin governors race.

    • The Hill15:54

      Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's surprising win in this week's Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, where recent polling had shown him trailing progressive Francesca Hong by double-digits, had catapulted him from a relatively unknown local leader to the national spotlight. The 40-year-old Wisconsin native became the youngest county executive in Milwaukee County history and the first...

    • The Hill17:00

      Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley said he will not campaign with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker — who previously backed his rival, Francesca Hong, in the primary. Piker, a commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, has promoted the Democratic Party's several progressive-leaning rising stars — including New York City Mayor...

    • Google News - Top Stories17:23

      Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition Politico Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race? The New York Times Crowley's win comes with turnout spike of Democratic primary voters Milwaukee Journal Sentinel AOC Knows a Lemon When She Sees One The Atlantic Franesca Hong taunted by fellow Democrat over loss: 'It's a day of Thanksgiving' Yahoo

    • whsm.com18:37

      It will always be a bit startling that the Republican Party picked Tom Tiffany to be their nominee, who has one of the worst anti-worker and anti-union records in legislative history.  Tiffany, a 68-year-old Republican Congressman who previously served in the State Legislature, has voted numerous times in the last 15 years against workers, including […]

    • governing.com21:37

      Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, on why democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday. She had led in polls by double digits for months. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed had a similar experience in Michigan a week earlier,…

  10. Fri, 14 August 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill12:00

      [Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] As far as battles “for the soul of the Democratic Party” go, the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary seems like kind of an odd choice....

    • PBS NewsHour22:30

      David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the surprising result in Wisconsin's Democratic primary, the status of 'woke' politics in America and the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran.

  11. Sun, 16 August 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics14:50

      Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler tells hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar that David Crowley’s narrow gubernatorial primary victory and unusually strong Democratic turnout show voters are focused on affordability and eager for political change ahead of November. Crowley now faces Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in one of the country’s most closely watched governor’s races, while Democrats test whether elevated primary participation can translate...

  12. Tue, 18 August 2026

    2 reports
  13. Wed, 26 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill21:43

      Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany are tied in a new poll of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, suggesting a tight race in the presidential swing state. In the Marquette Law School Poll, 44 percent of registered voter respondents said they would back Tiffany and 44 percent said they would back Crowley if the election...

  14. Thu, 27 August 2026

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    • The Guardian World11:00

      Mitchell Berman is among Democrats the party hopes can flip a Republican-leaning district in November’s midterms Democrats are targeting vulnerable seats this midterm election with working-class candidates they hope will resonate with voters exhausted by the economy. Some candidates are new to politics, and many have backgrounds as union members and leaders, which the party hopes will give them an edge over Republican incumbents as people have grown weary of Washington and the higher cost of...

  17. Sat, 5 September 2026

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    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories09:00

      With a Gerrymander Vanquished, Wisconsin Democrats Aim for Control The New York Times Wisconsin businesses say they 'dodged a bullet,' rejecting high taxes as democratic socialist lost primary Yahoo Help inform WPR’s interactive voter guide WPR Poll: Who do you like for Wisconsin governor? Wisconsin State Journal What does Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor mean for progressive politics? newsfromthestates.com

  19. Thu, 10 September 2026

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