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Francesca Hong, the front-runner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, has made squeezing high earners a central theme of her campaign. Like most socialists, she is in denial about the costs and consequences of her proposals.

To fund “free” child care, state-run grocery stores and more health care subsidies — among other social spending — the 37-year-old state legislator plans to raise state income taxes

a full percentage point

on couples making at least $431,000 and individuals making more than $323,000. She would levy another 1 percent on “millionaires and large corporations,” bringing their top state tax rate to almost 9 percent.

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    2 days ago

    At a primary debate last week, moderators posed a fair question: “What if all the millionaires leave the state?”

    Hong responded: “You know, uh, discussing that hypothetical is, um, a little bit, uh — I’m confused about that.”

    This one simply doesn’t have the juice but she’s going to ride the wave regardless.