Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was asked if he would endorse Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) member Francesca Hongs Wisconsin gubernatorial bid, and his response sparked immediate mockery on social media.
“I dont think so,” the Vermont socialist told “Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau when asked if he is going to endorse Hongs campaign for governor. “I met Francesca a couple of years ago. I was in Wisconsin, and she seems very, very nice, but again this is a race Im just not that familiar with.”
Sanders added that “we have not gotten involved in many governors’ races” other than recently in Maine, where he endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson, who ultimately replaced disgraced Senate candidate Graham Platner, a candidate Sanders endorsed.
Political commentators quickly chimed in on social media suggesting that Sanders not endorsing Hong shows the senator doesnt think she can win, with many pointing to Sanders strident support of Platner despite all of his political baggage.
AFTER PLATNER IMPLOSION, MAINE DEMOCRATS RUSH TOWARD NEW SENATE NOMINEE DESPITE FRESH WARNING SIGNS
“Bernie says hes not backing Francesca Hong because hes focused on the Senate,” Washington Free Beacon reporter Chuck Ross posted on X. “Yet hes endorsed in mayoral races, House races, and Troy Jacksons failed governor race in Maine. Thats how whacky Hong is”.
“Says a lot,” Politico reporter Will Steakin posted on X.
“Guy with the Nazi Tattoo hey everyone makes mistakes,” conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller posted on X. “Crazy communist lady – not my cup of tea sorry.”
SOCIALIST FRONTRUNNER IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER ‘CANCEL THANKSGIVING’ POST EMERGES ONLINE
“This guy endorsed a guy with a natzi [sic] tat but thinks @FrancescaHongWi is not worth an endorsementâ¦â¦,” Jerry Ponio, legislative director for Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin, posted on X. “Yikes.”
“Well, I guess even Bernie enjoys celebrating Thanksgiving at one of his three houses,” an account ran by Hongs likely general election opponent, Republican Tom Tiffany, posted on X.
Tiffanys post references a controversial quote from Hong that went viral on social media where she suggested canceling Thanksgiving.
“Francesca Hong, who is a Socialist candidate for Governor of Wisconsin is too radical…even for Bernie Sanders,” Turning Point Action Northeast Manager Brandon Maly posted on X.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Hong campaign and Sanders office for comment.
Critics have argued that Francesca Hong’s politics are too far to the left for a swing state like Wisconsin, contendi
