MADISON, Wis. – Supporters of Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Francesca Hong expressed confidence ahead of Tuesday that the far-left progressive and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) can win the Democratic gubernatorial primary on a platform centered on economic relief. Another supporter, Dana, wearing a "Hotties for Hong" campaign shirt, argued that Hong represents the disruption the state needs. Despite her grassroots momentum, high-profile national figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and the national DSA organization declined to endorse her in the Wisconsin gubernatorial contest. Hong's supporters, however, dismissed the lack of national backing as standard procedure for state-level executive races. "And I think it's actually really, really impressive that Fran has been able to do this without many national endorsements."