Ben voted for Donald Trump in 2024, now he is supporting Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor. A negative story about Hong having credit card debt actually cemented Ben's support for the democratic socialist.
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From anti-vax to socialist volunteer: In the amount of time it took tattoo artist Sophia to ink "We the People" on the arm of one anti-establishment father and prospective voter, she convinced him to support Francesca Hong for governor in Wisconsin.
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"We all need good roads. That's socialist."
Alex Lux is a former Republican and Trump voter. Now he's backing Francesca Hong, the socialist running for governor in Wisconsin. He says he is far more concerned about politicians pushing for real change than labels like "socialist."
Finally some policy talk! Wisconsin is poised to forgo more than $2 billion in tax revenue subsidizing massive data centers. My Cranes & Trains policy would end those giveaways and invest that $2 billion in housing, schools, clean energy, community infrastructure, and transit -- including finally building the Milwaukee–Madison train that @ScottWalker literally cancelled.
Today’s State Navigate poll has great toplines for Fran Hong. But analyzing the crosstabs gives us an even better indicator that the coalition she’s built can win in November 🧵
This tweet is a perfect example of why the consultant class keeps losing elections. They're totally clueless, and they're hellbent on keeping working-class people out of politics.
I've spent more time in kitchens than faculty lounges. Perhaps you'd like to come to Wisconsin and work a Friday night dinner rush with me?
P.S. @ me next time 😎
Wisconsinites are speaking loud and clear: We're ready to cancel the affordability crisis and put working people in charge of government.
More than 100 people joined us in New Richmond, 75 in River Falls, 80 in Platteville, 120 in Viroqua and 150 in La Crosse. At some stops, we’ve even had to change venues because so many people are showing up!
This is what a people-powered movement looks like, and this is how we win.
Are we talking about cancel culture? 😎 Because here's what I'll actually cancel as governor:
❌AI data centers
❌billionaire tax cuts
❌@TomTiffanyWI's election hopes
And while we’re at it, MAGA extremist Tiffany wants to cancel:
❌elections
❌union contracts
❌reproductive freedom
Thank you so much, James. I also love your shirt -- our mission is to boldly go where no one has gone before so that Wisconsinites can live long and prosper 🖖
This is what a people-powered movement looks like! Our friends with the Chippewa County Democrats said it's the first time they've ever had a standing-room-only event. Huge thanks to everyone who came out today
This is a people-powered movement, and the people are ready for permanent affordability in Wisconsin and a government that puts working people first 😎❤️🔥 We've got an army of 7,000+ volunteers that are knocking on half a million doors before August 11th!
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong addressed her "cancel Thanksgiving" tweet – joking to our @iriesentner that the holiday is actually her favorite.
Here’s what she said👇
Wisconsin is ready for a new kind of politics that puts regular people first. That's why we're laser-focused on our plan to create permanent affordability for working families. We're going to raise the minimum wage, tax the rich to lower property taxes and fully fund our public schools, and we're going to put a moratorium on AI data centers. That's what the people want, and that's what we're going to deliver.
It was an honor to spend time in Keshena for the 58th Annual Menominee Nation Contest Pow Wow. I’m grateful to the Menominee Nation for welcoming us to Woodland Bowl and for the opportunity to celebrate, listen and learn alongside the community. Thank you to everyone who made this beautiful weekend possible!
Collins: Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?
Hong: I'm a chef, and one of the first meals that I made was for the community when I was 16 was a Thanksgiving meal. But Thanksgiving is also a time that's incredibly painful for many people in our communities. And so I think there, I wanted to make sure that people understood that there are multiple views, but views can evolve. And the position that I'm running for right now, and I think my background as a chef will actually help me become a better governor that's able to bring more people to the table.
Proud to support @FrancescaHongWI for Wisconsin Governor.
Medicare for All.
Universal childcare.
No corporate PAC money.
Moratorium on AI data centers.
This is the future Wisconsin deserves—a state where every single resident can thrive.