Democratic socialist Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong is facing renewed scrutiny after past remarks about race and ‘whiteness’ resurfaced online, including comments referencing members of her own family.
Past Comments Resurface
Hong’s comments, made during a 2021 interview with ListenMKE, discussed her son’s biracial identity and how people perceive him. She also made comments critical of whiteness in other posts, which have been criticized as expressing anti-white sentiments.
Critics argue that Hong’s history of expressing such sentiments is concerning, and her candidacy has been tied to a national progressive movement that some argue has gone too far to the left. Hong has campaigned alongside prominent progressive figures, including Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and socialist streamer Hasan Piker.
The renewed attention comes as Hong faces criticism for requiring photo ID at a recent rally, which some see as hypocritical given her opposition to voter ID laws. Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany accused Hong of being a ‘flip-flop’ on the issue.
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