In a bold move that's sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party, a progressive candidate in Wisconsin is pushing the boundaries of what's considered mainstream politics. Alex Lasry, a Democratic Socialist and former executive of the Milwaukee Bucks, is running for the U.S. Senate in a state that's often seen as a bellwether for American politics. As a battleground state, Wisconsin has historically been a swing vote in presidential elections, but Lasry's candidacy is testing whether the state's voters are ready to embrace a more radical left-wing agenda. With his campaign centered on issues like Medicare for All, free college tuition, and a $15 minimum wage, Lasry is forcing Democrats to confront the question: how far left is too left in a state that's home to a mix of blue-collar workers and suburban moderates?
A Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin Tests How Far Left Voters Want to Go in a Battleground State U.S. News & World Report
