Francesca Hong is dishing up a Wisconsin campaign that is about the working class and Israel
Meet Wisconsin’s Mamdani. Francesca Hong is running for governor of Wisconsin emphasizing affordability and opposition to U.S. support for Israel. Her message is one the Republican Governor’s Association hopes to boost ahead of the Democratic…
Assessment
A Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor is taking shape around the Israel issue, with candidate Francesca Hong centering opposition to U.S. support for Israel alongside a working-class economic message. The Republican Governors Association is running ads calling her too liberal, a move that appears designed to boost her among primary voters who are frustrated with the party establishment. The strategy suggests Republicans believe a left-wing nominee would be weaker in the general election in a critical swing state. The outcome of this primary could reshape the national conversation about where the Democratic Party stands on Israel.