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2026 governor race

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Forbes Grills Francesca Hong on Past Tweets, DSA Ties in Wisconsin Governor Race

Aug 4, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment interviewed Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, the frontrunner in the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary for governor, about her campaign, DSA affiliation, and past statements. Hong discussed her support for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, the value of primaries, her platform of affordability, taxing the wealthy, fully funding schools, free childcare, and a moratorium on AI data centers. She responded to Bill Maher's criticism of democratic socialists, clarified she would not defund police or abolish prisons, and addressed opponent Tom Tiffany's attacks on her record.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Lombardo traffic stop fallout includes ethics complaint, billboard probe, and tied poll

Jul 23, 2026

The segment recaps developments one week after Gov. Joe Lombardo's May traffic stop bodycam footage went viral. It covers a theater promotion, vandalized campaign billboard under LVMPD investigation, leaked audio of Lombardo referencing Trump, an ethics complaint, Democratic microsite, and a tied gubernatorial poll. The broadcast draws from public videos, news reports, the ethics filing by Reno resident Zachary Miller, LVMPD actions, and a Democrat-affiliated PPP poll showing Lombardo and Ford at 44% each.

▶ Source: The Nevadan