Francesca Hong’s Loss Is Both a Blessing and a Curse for Progressives

The progressive momentum of the summer has stalled. Francesca Hong’s surprising loss in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, following the unexpectedly narrow victory of Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed last week, calls for a reassessment of the state of Democratic voters. They might be frustrated with the party establishment, but they still appear to be cautious about fully embracing progressives, particularly in swing states. The primaries in New York and Colorado, where three House…