Democrats Split on Direction in Key Primaries | Madison News

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor’s race is a wild showdown between progressive Francesca Hong and establishment-backed David Crowley, as outside money and party maneuvering heat up—Democrats argue Crowley’s the best bet to beat GOP frontrunner Tom Tiffany. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan battle for Senate control amid immigration debates, with no GOP statewide win in 20 years. Across the country, primaries like Michigan’s El-Sayed victory fuel progressive energy but raise electability alarms. Different strategies emerge: Wisconsin’s governor endorses Crowley, while Minnesota’s stays neutral. These races aren’t just about nominations—they’re a referendum on the party’s future direction and unity ahead of the general election. 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/8c7f27ce7c6fe986