David Crowley had a surprising path to becoming his party’s nominee for governor of Wisconsin. His life before that was even more unlikely.
Jen Psaki talks with David Crowley, the new Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin after defeating poll-favorite Francesca Hong. While Crowley's victory was a surprise based on polling, he was ready to win and discusses the keys to his success and his plan moving forward to the general election.
AI:In a significant blow to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, establishment candidate David Crowley has secured the nomination for Governor of Wisconsin after defeating poll-favorite Francesca Hong. Despite media narratives and polling suggesting a potential surge for the far-left candidates endorsed by figures like AOC and Sanders, voters instead pivoted toward Crowley's platform, exposing deep inaccuracies in current polling methodologies. As the Democratic Party attempts to manage the fallout from this ideological divide, Crowley is now focusing on building unity to prepare for the general election after successfully staving off the progressive wave that has been attempting to reshape the party's direction.Open
State of the Union: The win is a major victory for establishment Democrats over the surging DSA-aligned left flank. The post Major Upset in WI Dem Governor Primary as Crowley Beats Hong appeared first on The American Conservative .
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated the Democratic Socialists of America candidate Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday. The startling upset victory sets up a November contest against the Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany. Crowley received 39.8 percent of the vote to Hong’s 39.4 percent, a margin of slightly more than 3,000 votes. The outcome remained in doubt until Wednesday, after the nearly 30,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee went uncounted as a result of what poll workers described as “human error.” Hong, a state representative and former restaurant owner from Madison, had an overwhelming lead in pre-election polls. Crowley briefly withdrew from the race on July 8, stating…Open
AI:Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley secured a narrow victory over Democratic Socialists of America candidate Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating her by a margin of just over 3,000 votes. The upset result contradicts pre-election polling that had placed Hong as the overwhelming favorite and was complicated by uncounted absentee ballots in Milwaukee due to human error. Crowley, who resumed his campaign after receiving an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers, now faces Republican Representative Tom Tiffany, who secured the GOP nomination with President Donald Trump's endorsement. The outcome serves as a significant victory for Democratic establishment figures against the radical…Open
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic Socialists of America member Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, a result that dealt a blow to the progressive left in one of the nation's most competitive swing states. Hong, a 37-year-old state legislator who campaigned on hiking taxes for the wealthy and once called for abolishing […] The post David Crowley edges out socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic governor's primary appeared first on American Almanac .
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic Socialists of America member Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, a result that dealt a blow to the progressive left in one of the nation's most competitive swing states. Hong, a 37-year-old state legislator who campaigned on hiking taxes for the wealthy and once called for abolishing police departments, conceded the race early Wednesday after calling Crowley to acknowledge his lead of more than 3,200 votes out of more than 787,000 ballots cast. The margin stood at 0.41 percentage points as of 6 a.m. ET, the New York Post reported . Crowley, 40, will now face Trump-endorsed GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. If he wins, he would become Wisconsin's first…Open
MS NOW's Will McDuffie breaks down WHAT HAPPENED in the upset in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, where David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley will face off against Republican nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong , a democratic socialist , in Tuesday's Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, the Associated Press reports. Why it matters: Hong's loss blunts progressives' recent momentum and hands moderate Democrats a chance to prove their electability in a crucial battleground state in November - Crowley will vie to become Wisconsin's first Black governor. Driving the news: Crowley managed to edge out Hong by about 3,000 votes Tuesday, with 98% of the votes counted . Zoom out: The chaotic primary left moderate Democrats fractured, as some pursued other offices and others ended their campaigns over fundraising problems, lack of support or personal scandals. -…
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has surged in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor amid concerns that candidates from the party’s far-left flank could be a liability in the midterms. The Tuesday races come a week after progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D) in Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary, adding to a string of progressive and antiestablishment wins this cycle that have stoked debate about Democrats’ path forward. #wisconsin #francescahong #democraticsocialism
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should […] The post Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong dodges question on her call to cancel Thanksgiving appeared first on American Almanac .
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong refused to say whether she still wants to cancel Thanksgiving, pivoting instead to her résumé as a chef and a vague assurance that "views can evolve." CNN host Kaitlan Collins put the question to Hong directly during a Monday appearance on "The Source": "Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?" Hong, a state assemblywoman from Madison running to lead Wisconsin, answered with everything except a yes or a no. The exchange centered on a 2020 social media post that has resurfaced as Hong campaigns for the governor's mansion. In that post, Just The News reported , Hong wrote plainly: "Cancel Thanksgiving. Should have done this in 1621. If it takes a worldwide pandemic…Open
The post has since been deleted but resurfaced as her gubernatorial campaign has gained national attention