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Progressive Surge in Wisconsin Governor's Race | Durham News
A progressive firebrand is shaking up Wisconsin’s governor’s race as Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, challenges the establishment’s choice with bold promises of free childcare and healthcare—and a sharp critique of corporate power. Though her past social media posts have drawn scrutiny, she’s rebranded them as jokes. Her rise matters because the winner faces Republican Tom Tiffany in November, and Democrats are banking on flipping control of the state amid Trump’s low approval ratings there. Supporters like Dan Jakubek say her affordability message hits home with younger voters, but…
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