McBride’s book is an urgent invitation to consider that we - residents, voters, tax payers, and elected officials - may not control the police departments who work for us and are paid by us and we - residents, voters, tax payers, elected officials, and the judicial system - may not have the capacity or official will to hold them to account.

The mainstream media inside and outside of Wisconsin have weighed in with their interpretations of the election results. While some of these articles are better than others, there are three takes being circulated that need to be corrected.

For Democrats and others on the left who understand the importance of keeping Tom Tiffany out of the governor’s office, David Crowley’s weakness on data centers is frustrating and baffling. If over 50% of donations since he reentered the field are from groups who want to see data center construction, that may explain why he hasn’t taken a stronger stance.

As you’re struggling with the outcome of the primary, your own personal losses, and ongoing genocides around the planet, you’re not alone. And you’re not alone no matter when you feel it, either. Grief has no timeline. But it won’t be buried.

There is very little about Crowley’s campaign that will inspire Hong’s people to volunteer or donate, which is what it takes to actually win an election. His patchy decrepit astroturf ground game is going to be on its own. That’s why I’m afraid he might lose.

David does not have to become Francesca Hong. He doesn't have to copy and paste her platform. He doesn't have to suddenly become a Democratic Socialist. But for Tony Evers to answer “No” when asked whether David might get behind some of the things Francesca talked about?

That is politically and organizationally ridiculous.

WES‌ would like to invite Mr. Crowley and his campaign to consider the stances that gained the Hong campaign its support and move his platform towards the values that have proven to be central to the goals of the very Wisconsinites Mr. Crowley is working to represent as he approaches the general election against Tom Tiffany. 

If you are eligible to vote in this election (see qualifications below) and you are sick of getting completely screwed by establishment elites, please come out and vote!

The election is being held on August 20th, you must be a WisDems member by Saturday, August 15th. [Beagle note: this possibly means BEFORE Saturday the 15th, in other words, by midnight Friday, so sign up now!] If you do not have active membership by that date you will not be eligible to participate in the August 20th special election.