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Cancel Thanksgiving? This Democratic candidate is testing limits
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Phillip M. Bailey, Molly Beck and Clara Strecker, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Hong's statements are available from the source, which reported on her appearance in a CNN interview on August 3.
A Democratic candidate from Wisconsin is facing scrutiny after a recent interview. Francesca Hong, who is running in the gubernatorial primary, made comments about Thanksgiving that have sparked attention.
Further details about Hong's statements are available from the source, which reported on her appearance in a CNN interview on August 3.
The candidate is now reevaluating her approach ahead of the August 11 primary, according to reports from the Galveston County Daily News, which covered the story.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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