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Center-Left Candidate Defeats Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor Primary

First publishedAug 12, 03:53 UTC
Last updatedAug 13, 04:27 UTC · 3m ago
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NBC News8Francesca Hong and David Crowley battle for the lead in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governorOpen ↗NBC News8Wisconsin Democratic governor primary too close to call between Crowley, HongOpen ↗The Hill7Crowley leads Hong with Wisconsin governor primary too close to call: 5 takeawaysOpen ↗The Hill7Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's raceOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primaryOpen ↗CBS News8David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primaryOpen ↗NYT US9Center-Left Candidate Defeats Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor PrimaryOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Primary takeaways: Dems’ left-center battle intensifies as Schumer takes another hit; split decision for TrumpOpen ↗NPR News9In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governorOpen ↗The Guardian US8David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governorOpen ↗Axios7Moderate Crowley narrowly beats democratic socialist Hong in WisconsinOpen ↗BBC World9Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wingOpen ↗NYT Home9Key Takeaways From This Week’s Primaries, and the Deportees Stuck in ‘No Man’s Land’Open ↗NYT US9Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive MovementOpen ↗The Hill7The Democratic establishment strikes backOpen ↗NBC News8David Crowley Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin PrimaryOpen ↗Axios7Socialist fever breaks: Takeaways from Crowley's winOpen ↗The Guardian US8Five key takeaways from this week’s primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond as midterms approachOpen ↗The Hill7Live updates: Progressives notch loss in Wisconsin but big wins in Minnesota, Connecticut; July inflation coolsOpen ↗CBS News8Moderate Crowley upsets democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primaryOpen ↗CBS News8David Crowley projected to defeat Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic primaryOpen ↗Seattle Times6A stunning upset in Wisconsin shows the limits of the leftOpen ↗CBS News8What David Crowley's projected win in Wisconsin primary means for DemocratsOpen ↗NBC News8Crowley thanks supporters after winning Democratic primary for Wisconsin governorOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeawaysOpen ↗The Hill7Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Wisconsin governor's race in Democrats favor after Crowley winOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca HongOpen ↗Seattle Times6David Crowley’s razor-thin Wisconsin primary win sets up match against Trump pickOpen ↗CBS News8Breaking down key primary race results in Minnesota and WisconsinOpen ↗NYT Home9Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?Open ↗The Guardian US8What can we learn from Francesca Hong’s loss in Wisconsin? | Ben DavisOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Hasan Piker warns ‘the knives will be out’ after socialist Francesca Hong falls in Wisconsin upsetOpen ↗NYT US9How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor PrimaryOpen ↗NYT US9Three Questions for Democrats After an Eye-Opening Loss for ProgressivesOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Meet the Democrat who narrowly defeated socialist rival in key swing-state battle over the party’s futureOpen ↗The Guardian US8Wisconsin primary provided snapshot of Democratic party – can it now win?Open ↗Fox News Latest6Wisconsin Democratic voters chalk socialist Francesca Hong's stunning loss up to electability concernsOpen ↗CBS News8Political strategists on Crowley upset of Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primaryOpen ↗NYT US9Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic PartyOpen ↗Seattle Times6How the polls got it so wrong in WisconsinOpen ↗
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Francesca Hong speaking after losing the Wisconsin primary election. While democratic socialists planned to study Ms.

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Francesca Hong speaking after losing the Wisconsin primary election. While democratic socialists planned to study Ms. Hong’s loss to improve their electoral fortunes, several said they viewed Tuesday’s result as strong proof of the movement’s rise.

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Francesca Hong speaking after losing the Wisconsin primary election. While democratic socialists planned to study Ms.
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    Wisconsin Democratic voters chalk socialist Francesca Hong's stunning loss up to electability concerns

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