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A democratic socialist is leading the WI Dem Gov. primary. Here’s where she stands on policing, data centers and more

Dana Bash

By Dana Bash, CNN

Published 1:42 PM EDT, Fri July 31, 2026

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A democratic socialist is leading the WI Dem Gov. primary. Here's where she stands on policing, data centers and more

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Francesca Hong, a state assemblywoman and democratic socialist, is leading polls in the Wisconsin Democratic Governor primary on August 11. She joined "Inside Politics" to discuss her campaign and how her agenda overlaps with the national Democratic Socialist's platform. "I think it's important to recognize the practical and sensible solutions that we need right now. And that's permanent affordability," Hong says.

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