The Unsettling Rise of Institutional Democrats David Crowley's victory in Wisconsin's recent gubernatorial primary may seem like a welcome reprieve for institutional Democrats, who had been fretting about the prospect of another progressive upset.
However, a closer examination reveals that Crowley's win is less a testament to the Democratic establishment's resilience than it is an indication of their continued ability to co opt and marginalize genuine left wing candidates.
Crowley's campaign was backed by Gov. Tony Evers, who proved instrumental in bridging the double digit polling deficit that had been projected.