[ [link removed] ]Francesca Hong for Governor[ [link removed] ]Francesca Hong for Governor



Jack,

This one’s a long email, but it's important. 

We saw a lot of polls yesterday. Today I want to cut through the chatter
and recognize what is one of the most pivotal moments in our campaign’s
fight for recognition and legitimacy. Let me be clear: There is no
data-driven evidence to back up the claim that I am unelectable. The
Marquette Law School poll made that abundantly clear. 

[ [link removed] ]Please consider a contribution and help us fight this narrative. We
can’t afford to play it safe—not with families across the state struggling
to pay their bills. 

Myth #1: I am unelectable. The Marquette Law School poll from yesterday
has me in a statistical tie with Tom Tiffany. There’s no shocking evidence
that has me down, no damning numbers that show I can’t win. All of that
fuss, and my numbers are practically identical to others in the field.
It’s just talk. Next time you hear it, ask them to back it up with
evidence.

Myth #1: I am unelectable. The Marquette Law School poll from yesterday
has me in a statistical tie with Tom Tiffany. There’s no shocking evidence
that has me down, no damning numbers that show I can’t win. All of that
fuss, and my numbers are practically identical to others in the field.
It’s just talk. Next time you hear it, ask them to back it up with
evidence. 

Myth #2: If I am nominated, we will lose the legislature. There is no
evidence to support this conclusion. Wisconsin voters, famously, split
their tickets a lot. This myth sounds scary, but we know from 2024 that
it’s not true. In fact, our massive coalition will drive turnout for down
ballot candidates. Showing up for candidates in purple districts—cities
and towns—like I have, is how you increase turnout in November! Our
movement is winning back voters who have given up on the Democratic party,
the system, our democracy. 

Myth #3: Wisconsin is “different” and will not elect a Democratic
Socialist. This blatantly ignores Wisconsin’s progressive heritage, our
working-class values, and the real issues this election will be decided
upon. I’ve been talking about data centers, the cost of living, the price
of gas—long before the Marquette Law School poll showed us that those were
the most important issues. The voters are clear, they want a Governor who
will deliver on affordability. There have never been more perfect
conditions for Wisconsinites to choose the working-class candidate. 

Myth #4: The only electable candidate is a white man. Current polling
seems to indicate that this is the least accurate myth of them all. 

I’m asking you to believe your eyes and ears. So many of you have shown up
for me across the state. Look what we’ve already achieved. We’re listening
to Wisconsin voters, and it's working.

[ [link removed] ][IMG]Check out the crowd at the Vilas/Oneida County Dems Forum earlier
this month!

[ [link removed] ]As always, a contribution to our campaign means the world to me—please
consider digging deep. We have the momentum. We’re on top. But we can’t
lift our foot off the pedal.



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With gratitude,

Francesca





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