Politics

The far left hits a wall

The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.

Published August 12, 2026, 7:54 AM

Updated August 12, 2026, 8:24 AM2.9K

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The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.

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The far left hits a wall

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