Democrats divided over party’s future as socialism faces test in Wisconsin

‘The Faulkner Focus’ panelists Meghan Hays and Cassie Smedile discuss the widening rift in the Democratic Party over the rise of socialism as crucial Wisconsin primary elections loom.

Wisconsin's Democratic Party grapples with an internal divide over progressive candidate Francesca Hong's campaign for governor. Moderate Democrats worry her far-left platform, including calls to abolish ICE and defund police, is too extreme for the general election. The party faces a critical choice on whether to embrace socialist policies.