Gov candidate Francesca Hong appears on stream with Hasan Piker, who has said US 'deserved' 9/11
Hope Karnopp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Can a democratic socialist win statewide in Wisconsin? The leading candidate in polls for the Democratic nomination talks minimum wage, wealth tax and smoking cigars with Republicans on the latest "Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands" political podcast
Wisconsin candidate for governor and democratic socialist Francesca Hong raised more than $57,000 ahead of a key fundraising deadline while appearing on a livestream Monday with left-wing online commentator Hasan Piker, who critics call antisemitic and who once said America "deserved" the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Francesca Hong stands for a portrait next to her campaign booth during the 2026 Wisconsin Democratic Convention at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin on June 14, 2026.
Can a democratic socialist win statewide in Wisconsin? The leading candidate in polls for the Democratic nomination talks minimum wage, wealth…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Francesca Hong stands for a portrait next to her campaign booth during the 2026 Wisconsin Democratic Convention at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin on June 14, 2026.
