Wisconsin Governor Endorses Establishment Democrat David Crowley Amid Party Turmoil
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Outgoing Governor Tony Evers has endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who abruptly reentered the Democratic gubernatorial primary after suspending his campaign. As Democrats scramble to hold onto the governor’s office and seize control of the state legislature, Evers’ endorsement highlights the party’s internal chaos and leftward drift.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, whose leadership has been marked by questionable priorities and progressive overreach, rejoined Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor on Saturday, immediately receiving the blessing of outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Crowley had previously suspended his campaign to back former Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, only to return after Rodriguez withdrew amid a finance scandal—an episode that further exposes the ethical lapses plaguing Democratic leadership.
Crowley told supporters that winning the election would require 'building the broadest possible coalition,' a phrase often used to mask the party’s radical agenda. Evers, while traveling in Africa, took to social media to declare he is 'all in' for Crowley, praising his record on job creation and budget management—claims that many conservatives view with skepticism given Milwaukee County’s ongoing fiscal issues.
The August 11 primary features Crowley alongside a slate of far-left candidates: Francesca Hong, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Sen. Kelda Roys, and former Evers aide Joel Brennan. Democrats are desperate to retain the governor’s office and flip the state legislature, which has been responsibly managed by Republicans since 2011.
Crowley, who would become Wisconsin’s first Black governor if elected, promised to run a 'much more aggressive' campaign in the final weeks, emboldened by Evers’ endorsement and the renewed energy of left-wing activists. He stated that a primary win would allow Democrats to focus on stopping Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany from advancing what he derided as an 'extreme MAGA agenda'—a clear sign that the left intends to demonize conservative values and policies.
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany, the likely general-election opponent, rightfully criticized Crowley’s record as county executive and framed the Democratic contest as a choice between his common-sense leadership and the Democrats’ increasingly socialist platform.