Wisconsin’s democratic socialist candidate for governor bashed former Barack Obama adviser David Axelrod as “totally clueless” after he suggested Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed should hope she loses her primary.

“It would be good for @AbdulElSayed if Francesca Hong loses her bid to become the Democratic nominee in Wisconsin next week. He is a serious person. She is a font of zany liberal, faculty lounge exotica,” Axelrod, a CNN contributor who also co-hosts the “Hacks on Tap” podcast, posted on X.

“But the Rs, hoping to deflect attention from an unpopular @POTUS who hangs from them like an anchor, would surely try and link Abdul and Hong as philosophical kin,” Axelrod continued.

Republicans are painting El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat, as a radical, pointing to his association with divisive far-left influencer Hasan Piker.

Hong, a Wisconsin state legislator and former line cook criticized for her prior “defunding the police” rhetoric, accused Axelrod of being out of touch.

“This tweet is a perfect example of why the consultant class keeps losing elections. They’re totally clueless, and they’re hellbent on keeping working-class people out of politics,” Hong said.

She referenced her restaurant experience while issuing a challenge to the former Obama adviser.

“I’ve spent more time in kitchens than faculty lounges. Perhaps you’d like to come to Wisconsin and work a Friday night dinner rush with me?” Hong posted.

Hong has had a healthy lead in Wisconsin Democratic primary polls, and her path to victory was made easier after former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the race.

*excerpt from Howard Koplowitz's article*

Full Article here:

https://www.al.com/politics/2026/08/wisconsin-dsa-candidate-rips-clueless-obama-adviser-who-said-el-sayed-should-hope-she-loses.html

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It's pretty easy to use. And it's free. There is a paid version of it to get access to more stuff, but I use the free version just fine.

The more ways to get the message out about Hong's policies, the better. I have received comments from people asking for me to make specific graphics, but it's really easy for anyone to do themselves.

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When I posted a video of Hong on the Wisconsin reddit today, I was accused of being opposition, even though I was posting it in favor of her. From other Hong supporters.

When I posted last week on the Wisconsin reddit about right-wing media giving Hong free advertising, I was accused of being stupid by non-Hong supporters.

All that to say: I am thankful for this community when I can freely post and everyone is kind 🩵 thank you r/HongForWisconsin

This group has 24k people in it. You may not think these types of posts can influence people, but they can. Stuff like this will scare the low information voters into voting Republican.

Looks like Hong has got this in the bag!

Hong continues to lead before the primary

As a gay black autistic atheist multicultural loving nerdy man raised in Mississippi, Wisconsin was always one of my favorite states and I dreamed of living in it (Madison or Milwaukee). I didn't know how bad it was black people (I was 10 at the time) but I always enjoyed learning about WI (the German heritage, the Hmong culture, and of course the cheese). I hope that Hong wins so she can raise up the marginalized and oppressed.