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Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong was asked about appearing on far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's livestream on MS NOW Wednesday. Wisconsin democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong, the Democratic primary frontrunner in the race for governor, sidestepped repeated questions from Politico reporter Jonathan Martin Tuesday at Marquette University in Milwaukee about whether she still wants to abolish police after a televised debate in which she pledged to preserve law enforcement funding amid scrutiny of her previous position. "So, this system is not working," Hong said. "If we want to be serious, we better be putting these billions into things we know prevent crime." Martin asked whether Hong still wanted to abolish police in the long term. Hong did not answer yes or no, instead calling for "systems of care" and redire

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Aug 13, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor David Crowley reveals he won't campaign with Hasan Piker

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, who upset socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary this week, said he would not campaign with far-left streamer Hasan Piker. Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David…

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Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor David Crowley reveals he won't campaign with Hasan Piker

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, who upset socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary this week, said he would not campaign with far-left streamer Hasan Piker. Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial…

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Aug 12, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump ally loses, mixed results for progressives: takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond

Primaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell short A series of primary elections on Tuesday shaped the future of both the Democratic…

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Aug 12, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Far-left socialist dealt major blow in battleground state primary and more top headlines

1. Democrat socialist Francesca Hong defeated in Wisconsin 2. City sees homicides plummet amid Trump's crime crackdown 3. Trump responds to reports he switched planes to avoid threat TIK-TALK — Lindsay Clancy defense…

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Aug 12, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Another Democratic nail-biter in Wisconsin and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries | CNN Politics

The Democratic establishment roared back Tuesday in Wisconsin, as the party coalesced at the last minute behind the last moderate standing against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the primary for governor.…

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Aug 11, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Socialist Wisconsin governor candidate referred to America as 'abundance of suffering,' resurfaced post shows

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker breaks down the high-stakes Democratic primary in Wisconsin as establishment candidates battle DSA-backed Francesca Hong. Walker and host Harris Faulkner analyze Hong's progressive…

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Aug 11, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Former Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker warns Hong ‘undermining one of her strengths’ with campaign backtracking

The former Wisconsin governor says gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong should have stuck to her guns on her controversial views because voters liked when she bucked the Democratic establishment. EXCLUSIVE — Former…

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Aug 11, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Wisconsin progressive Hong's supporters are confident she's the answer to affordability ahead of primary

Supporters rally behind the progressive gubernatorial candidate on the eve of Wisconsin’s primary. MADISON, Wis. – Supporters of Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Francesca Hong expressed confidence ahead of…

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Aug 4, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Left’s latest socialist darling dragged over ‘whiteness’ comments pulling in her own family: ‘Weirdo racism’

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker discusses Wisconsin Democratic socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong walking back her radical rhetoric on 'America Reports.' Democratic socialist Wisconsin gubernatorial…

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Aug 2, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Democratic socialists face a prove-it moment in battleground Wisconsin | CNN Politics

Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist leading Wisconsin’s Democratic field for governor, could soon test whether the progressive insurgency that notched primary victories in deep-blue districts this summer can…

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Jul 31, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Top Wisconsin Democratic socialist candidate confronted on past 'defund police' rhetoric

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong defends her past controversial social media posts during an interview on 'America's Newsroom.' Dana Perino grills the Democratic socialist candidate on her calls to…

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Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong was asked about appearing on far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's livestream on MS NOW Wednesday. Wisconsin democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong,…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 13, 2026

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, who upset socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary this week, said he would not campaign with far-left

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 12, 2026

Primaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell short A series of primary elections on Tuesday shaped the future of both the Democratic and Republican…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 12, 2026

1. Democrat socialist Francesca Hong defeated in Wisconsin 2. City sees homicides plummet amid Trump's crime crackdown 3. Trump responds to reports he switched pl

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 12, 2026

The Democratic establishment roared back Tuesday in Wisconsin, as the party coalesced at the last minute behind the last moderate standing against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the primary for governor. Milwaukee County Executive…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 11, 2026

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker breaks down the high-stakes Democratic primary in Wisconsin as establishment candidates battle DSA-backed Francesca Hong. Walke

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 11, 2026

The former Wisconsin governor says gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong should have stuck to her guns on her controversial views because voters liked when she b

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