As Democrats gear up for the high-stakes midterm elections, progressive candidates are facing a critical test in Wisconsin and Minnesota's primaries this week. In Wisconsin, democratic socialist Francesca Hong has gained momentum in the Democratic primary for governor, sparking concerns that her far-left platform could be a liability in the swing state. Meanwhile, Hong's surge has raised questions about the party's direction and whether its progressive wing can appeal to moderate voters. The outcome of these primaries will have significant implications for the party's chances in the midterms, where control of Congress is on the line.
Progressives are facing their latest test in this week’s Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries as Democrats grapple with their party’s direction in the high-stakes midterm elections. In Wisconsin, democratic socialist Francesca Hong has surged in the swing state’s Democratic primary for governor amid concerns that candidates from the party's far-left flank could be a liability in the midterms. And in...
