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Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong walked back her prior calls to defund and abolish police during a live "America's Newsroom" appearance Friday, telling Fox News anchor Dana Perino she "won't defund the police" if elected.
Hong confirmed she is a dues-paying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, a membership she placed at her Madison chapter going back to 2020.
The Wisconsin Democratic primary is the next confirmable milestone for her candidacy.
Membership confirmed, key positions walked back Hong described herself on air as "a democratic socialist," "a good single mom," and "a service industry worker." Asked by Perino whether anything in the DSA platform gave her pause, Hong rejected two positions: abolishing the Senate, which she labeled "nonsensical and non-practical at this time," and eliminating the Supreme Court, citing a belief in checks and balances.
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