Wisconsin Dem socialist governor hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’
Wisconsin democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong, the Democratic primary frontrunner in the race for governor, sidestepped repeated questions from Politico reporter Jonathan Martin on Tuesday at Marquette University in Milwaukee about whether she still wants to abolish police, following a televised debate in which she pledged to preserve law enforcement funding amid scrutiny of her previous position."So this system is not working," Hong said.
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Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist state representative from Wisconsin, is running for governor. At a Marquette University event, a reporter asked her if she still wants to abolish the police. She did not give a clear answer, instead saying money should go to crime‑prevention programs. Earlier in a debate she said she would keep police funding.
Why it matters
Voters need to know where candidates stand on police funding and public safety. Her unclear answer could influence support from different groups in the election.
- Who is Francesca Hong?
- She is a Wisconsin state representative and Democratic socialist running for governor.
- What did she say about police funding in the debate?
- She said she would preserve law enforcement funding.
- How did she respond when asked if she still wants to abolish police?
- She avoided a direct answer and talked about investing in crime prevention instead.
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Wisconsin Dem socialist governor hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’
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