No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

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In a race that showcased Democrats ’ struggle between the ideological left and center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger. The democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin was so close that neither side could claim a de...

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