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Wisconsin Governor’s Race Tightens
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor’s race is tightening with six weeks to go, as Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez surges ahead in a straw poll, positioning herself as the pragmatic alternative to progressive frontrunners Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes. Hong, seen as a potential insurgent like Bernie Sanders in 2016, has strong grassroots backing and poll numbers, but faces a historic hurdle: Wisconsin’s tradition of electing white male governors. Yet, the state has elected Black officials and women to Congress — proving change is possible. Meanwhile, Barnes and Hong are holding back on ads, likely…
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