Wisconsin progressive Hong's supporters are confident she's the answer to affordability ahead of primary

MADISON, Wis.– Supporters of Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Francesca Hong expressed confidence ahead of Tuesday that the far-left progressive and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) can win the Democratic gubernatorial primary on a platform centered on economic relief."She's speaking to working-class issues.

Everybody's struggling right now.The price of gas is insane.

Trying to pay for your groceries is insane, trying to pay your rent is insane," campaign canvasser Josiah Wampfler told Fox News Digital at Hong’s campaign headquarters in Madison."We're all struggling, and she's presenting solutions to bring down prices and to have improved government programs."The affordability crisis has plagued many Americans amid rising costs of groceries, housing and healthcare.

The House passed legislation — showing a rare display of bipartisanship earlier this year with a 390-9 vote — to deliver policies aimed at growing the supply of affordable housing in the U.S.‘COMMON SENSE AGAINST CRAZY’: TRUMP-BACKED CANDIDATE SOUNDS ALARM ON SOCIALIST HONG IN WISCONSIN RACEFrancesca Hong supporters are confident the far-left progressive and member of the Democratic Socialists of America will win the primary election Tuesday.(Fox News Digital)Hong enters primary night as a polling frontrunner in a Democratic showdown that was upended this summer after several high-profile contenders — including former Lt.

Gov.Mandela Barnes and current Lt.

Gov.Sara Rodriguez — exited the race, while Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley briefly suspended his campaign before re-entering.A member of the DSA, the 37-year-old former chef and single mother has drawn backing from prominent national progressives, including Reps.

Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif.Hong’s platform includes state-guaranteed paid leave, raising Wisconsin’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $20 per hour, and placing a one-year moratorium on new AI data center construction...