In a stunning upset, David Crowley has emerged victorious in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defying polls that had previously predicted a clear win for democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley's last-minute comeback was fueled by a surprise endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers, a move that appears to have swung the tide in his favor. Just weeks ago, Hong was seen as the frontrunner, but Crowley's late surge in the campaign and Evers' crucial endorsement have given him the edge he needed to claim the Democratic nomination. The outcome of this closely contested primary sets the stage for a potentially contentious general election in the Badger State.
Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunnerDavid Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after beating the democratic socialist Francesca Hong.Crowley pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the campaign and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. Continue reading...