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Wisconsin hopeful Francesca Hong: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday despite past posts
politics2 months ago

Wisconsin hopeful Francesca Hong: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday despite past posts

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday and she does not want to cancel it, pushing back against years-old posts that suggested otherwise and noting the holiday's importance to her family and community. She says views can evolve, while critics argue her past rhetoric signals anti-tradition sentiment; Hong's camp reiterates she would not cancel Thanksgiving while highlighting her chef background and emphasis on bringing people together.

Hong clarifies Thanksgiving stance amid resurfaced post in CNN interview
politics2 months ago

Hong clarifies Thanksgiving stance amid resurfaced post in CNN interview

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, a leading candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, faced questions about a resurfaced 2020 post calling to ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ during a CNN interview. She said she does not want to cancel the holiday, noting Thanksgiving can be painful for many, and framed her hospitality background as a strength in governance, while the campaign stressed her current position. Conservatives mocked the remarks as scrutiny grows ahead of the primary.

Wisconsin Candidate Defends Evolving Take on Thanksgiving
politics2 months ago

Wisconsin Candidate Defends Evolving Take on Thanksgiving

Francesca Hong, a leading Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate, gave a rambling 46-second answer to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about whether she still supports canceling Thanksgiving, saying the holiday can be painful for many and that views can evolve while stressing her chef background and ability to bring people to the table; the piece notes her history of criticizing other holidays in past posts.

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Endures Backlash Over Deleted 'Cancel Thanksgiving' Post
politics2 months ago

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Endures Backlash Over Deleted 'Cancel Thanksgiving' Post

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist frontrunner in Wisconsin's governor race, faced renewed scrutiny after a now-deleted 2020 post urging to 'Cancel Thanksgiving' and describing colonialism, highlighting her progressive platform as she remains a leading candidate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary amid Mandela Barnes's exit and David Crowley's rise. She has endorsements from national progressives and advocates policies like race-based grants for social workers, publicly funded groceries, and a state-run bank.