Democratic Socialist Challenges Wisconsin | Green Bay News

A bold Democratic socialist dishwasher-turned-governor candidate is shaking up Wisconsin’s political landscape, challenging the party’s leftward shift with a radical platform that includes taxing the wealthy, creating a state bank, and abolishing police. As the August 11 primary looms, her campaign’s success could signal how far the Democratic Party is willing to go — and whether voters in a swing state are ready for radical change. Facing off against a Republican incumbent who paints her as “crazy,” Hong competes with other Democratic hopefuls in a race that could reshape national politics, especially as Wisconsin’s razor-thin election history makes every vote critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0abc4a2401ab57a1