Francesca Hong Struggles to Contain Holiday, Police Furor 6 Days Before Wisconsin Primary
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 5
Francesca Hong Struggles to Contain Holiday, Police Furor 6 Days Before Wisconsin Primary
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 5
Summary
Six days before Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, Francesca Hong spent a final campaign stop trying to reassure voters after renewed scrutiny of posts disparaging Thanksgiving and backing police abolition.
CNN questions this week forced Hong to revisit a deleted “cancel Thanksgiving” post; she said the holiday can be painful for some communities while adding that “views can evolve.”
The flare-up has widened beyond Thanksgiving, with old posts questioning Valentine’s Day and Christmas trees resurfacing as Democratic voters are only now tuning into the race.
Some supporters at Wednesday’s meet-and-greet brushed off the controversy, but the episode tests whether Hong can hold her polling lead as opponents and cable news amplify stances many Wisconsin voters may see as disqualifying.