In a move that has sparked speculation among Democratic Party insiders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has declined to endorse Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor's election. Hong, a democratic socialist, is vying for the party nomination, but Ocasio-Cortez has chosen not to throw her weight behind the candidate, citing her focus on winning back the House of Representatives and positioning the party for success in the Senate. The decision has raised eyebrows, given Ocasio-Cortez's reputation as a champion of progressive causes and her close ties to the democratic socialist movement. The move is seen as a significant development in the Wisconsin governor's race, where Hong is facing off against other Democratic candidates for the nomination.
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,”...
