Democratic establishment pushes back as progressive primary favorite loses in Wisconsin

Centrist David Crowley projected to defeat democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin, interrupting a recent nationwide trend for the party's left wing and overcoming initial double-digit poll leads.

• David Crowley projected to beat Francesca Hong in Wisconsin
• Result breaks a nationwide string of successes for the Democratic Party's left wing
• Francesca Hong lost a Democratic primary in Wisconsin despite leading in polls
• The Democratic establishment successfully countered a progressive primary challenge