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Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections
nytimes.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist and chef, has emerged as the front-runner in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by outworking better-funded establishment rivals and building a strong grassroots campaign.
- At a large “No Kings” protest in Milwaukee, Hong’s campaign was the only one with significant volunteer presence, actively engaging attendees and collecting contact information to mobilize voters.
- Across the country, progressive candidates like Hong and Michigan’s Dr. Abdul El-Sayed have defeated traditional Democrats by emphasizing face-to-face campaigning, personal stories, and outsider messaging.
- These progressive campaigns focus on old-fashioned organizing tactics, harnessing left-wing energy to recruit volunteers and capitalize on protest movements, challenging the party establishment’s spending and strategies.
