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Francesca Hong: “We have to have a plan for sustained working class power…”

Featuring: Francesca Hong, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76

Outside The Box With Ben Cominos Interview: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong

Published May 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 18:58

What haven't we touched on yet that you think the people listening in northeast Wisconsin and around the state right now. Would be interested in hearing about your campaign as we barrel towards August here. We have to have a plan for sustained working class power here in our state. and to be able to implement a lot of the policies that are outlined on my platform. We do have to. It will be easier and work faster when we have a Democratic trifecta. (18:58–19:04)

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