A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Over the last month, Democratic socialists have notched victories in the liberal strongholds of New York City, Washington, D. C. , and Denver. Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor in Wisconsin, a swing state known for razor-thin election margins where winning over moderate, independent voters is crucial. Hong's candidacy has turned the Democratic primary on Aug. 11 into a...
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