And Mandela Barnes made a sudden exit when he got back into the race, he did so with an endorsement from the state's top Democrat. We kind of had a secret weapon, particularly when it came down to our great governor here, Governor Tony Evers. In every poll, Crowley was trailing Democratic Socialist and State Representative Francesca Hong by double digits. But as Hong tried to weather negative press in the final days of the election, it seemed more possible that Crowley could be a true contender. (02:00–02:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that Governor Tony Evers was a significant advantage in Crowley's campaign.
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