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Socialist fever breaks: Takeaways from Crowley's win
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes, dealing a blow to the progressive left's momentum Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, after his own polling indicated he was behind by nearly 20 points.
Key facts
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes, dealing a blow to the progressive left's momentum Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary
- Wisconsin Democrats now have to unite after the party establishment's successful last-minute scramble to stop Francesca Hong, a socialist who captured the support of many young people and activists
- Yes, but: The day wasn't a total loss for progressives
Summary
Crowley's win could breathe new life into a center-left that had been losing primary after primary in recent months, from last week's Senate contest in Michigan to House races across the country. Yes, but: The day wasn't a total loss for progressives. In the day's other big ideological showdown between Democrats, Minnesota Lt. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Senate primary by 20 points. Flanagan will face GOP nominee Michele Tafoya, a former NFL TV reporter, in November.