Democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong critiques her biracial son's closeness to whiteness

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor, expressed discomfort about her son’s mixed racial background, describing it as a “negative proximity to whiteness.” In an interview, she said her son is half white and half Korean, and that navigating his identity remains a constant concern for her. The remarks were aired on a program hosted by Stu Burguiere and co-hosted by Dave Landau, who also cited a Marquette Law School poll indicating that only 31% of Wisconsin voters view DSA candidates favorably while 54% view them unfavorably.

Burguiere and Landau used Hong’s comments to illustrate perceived contradictions in her platform and to argue that race-based solutions are ineffective. The segment framed Hong’s personal narrative as part of a broader critique of socialist policies in a state where socialism is unpopular. The discussion also referenced Hong’s marriage to Chad, a white man, as part of her explanation of the family’s racial dynamics.