AOC Knows a Lemon When She Sees One, But What Does It Mean for the Left? The defeat of Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic primary has been hailed as a victory for American democracy.
While her energetic campaign and devoted fanbase were certainly appealing, her inability to distance herself from toxic rhetoric ultimately proved to be her downfall.
Two prominent progressive leaders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders, chose not to endorse or publicly support Hong's candidacy.