Francesca Hong’s “Thanksgiving-Gate” Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas
Today’s Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin has featured increasingly desperate attacks against the frontrunner. The post Francesca Hong’s “Thanksgiving-Gate” Shows Her Detractors Are Totally Out of Ideas appeared first on The Intercept .
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old democratic socialist and former chef, is set to become the nominee for the governor of Wisconsin. Despite her frontrunner status, moderate opponents have recently rallied behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Hong has been criticized for a now-deleted 2020 tweet in which she wrote, "Cancel Thanksgiving."
She has since clarified her stance, stating that Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday and that she in no way intends to cancel it. The controversy surrounding Hong's comments on Thanksgiving has gained significant media attention, overshadowing more pertinent issues such as free childcare, data center moratoriums, and reviving the state's Limburger industry.
Critics argue that the attention given to this issue is a prime example of the centrist media's desire to discredit the Democratic establishment and its progressive candidates.
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