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Democratic Governor Candidate Francesca Hong Faces Scrutiny Over Past Comments Suggesting the Cancellation of Thanksgiving

Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong is facing conservative backlash after a nationally televised interview revealed her openness to canceling Thanksgiving. During a CNN interview, Hong acknowledged that while the holiday is a time of pain for many, her background as a chef allows her to bring people to the table. This response followed the resurfacing of a 2020 social media post where Hong called for the holiday to be scrapped, criticizing it as a celebration of colonialism. Hong clarified that the post was part of a series of jokes made years ago and noted that her views have evolved. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany responded to the criticism by stating he would not cancel the holiday if elected. Supporters of the other Democratic candidates have also weigheded in, noting that voters may not want to extreme positions to define the race. A Marquette University Law School poll shows Hong currently leading the Democratic primary field for governor.

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