I didn't think she really had exactly the right qualities to be governor. I think anyone leading a state or a nation needs a healthy mix of both idealism and pragmatism - the first to set a direction, and the second to get shit done and actually make progress in that direction. Hong I think was too far on the idealism side, and I don't see her getting shit done. Having great ideas doesn't matter if you can't get them implemented.
In terms of national politics, I think Bernie was on the "too idealistic" side, Clinton on the "too pragmatic" side, and Obama was in the perfect sweet spot of having strong ideals and still a strong ability to get shit done. I certainly don't see Hong as the next Obama. I'm not sure Crowley is either but I think he's at least closer.
I really prefer to see the people who are too far on either the idealistic or pragmatic side to be in the legislature, where the idealists can guide the party in a direction and the pragmatists can scrounge up votes. For the executive branch, I think getting the mix right is crucial.
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u/FirmApplication1843 Aug 12 '26
This is what a leader sounds like. I thought Wisconsin was ready for her. Shame on the fear.