Francesca Hong says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday: 'I don't want to cancel it'
Francesca Hong, a former Wisconsin state representative, defended an old social media post in which she called to "cancel Thanksgiving." She said her views can change and that the holiday is painful for some communities, a position she's emphasized as part of her gubernatorial campaign.
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3 developments- Aug 4Only right-leaning coverage:Hong dodges question on canceling Thanksgiving: ‘Views can evolve’
- Aug 4Wisconsin Gov. Candidate Hong Faces Backlash Over ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ Comment—Even From Democrats
- Aug 5Francesca Hong says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday: 'I don't want to cancel it'
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