# Franesca Hong taunted by fellow Democrat over loss: ‘It’s a day of Thanksgiving’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/franesca-hong-taunted-by-fellow-democrat-over-loss-its-a-day-of-thanksgiving/
- Published: 2026-08-13T12:12:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-13T13:07:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/media/franesca-hong-taunted-fellow-democrat-over-loss-its-day-thanksgiving
- Topics: Americas, Europe, World

## Key points

- Francesca Hong narrowly lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary to David Crowley.
- Critics cited concerns about Hong’s electability.
- Hong vowed her movement would continue.

## Summary

Wisconsin state lawmaker Francesca Hong, described as a socialist candidate, narrowly lost a closely watched Democratic primary to David Crowley. Her defeat prompted reaction from commentators across the political spectrum, with critics portraying it as a setback for the party’s left wing and citing concerns about her perceived electability.

One Democrat also mocked Hong over a previous Thanksgiving-related gaffe, calling the result “a day of Thanksgiving”. Despite the loss, Hong told supporters that her campaign had built something capable of changing politics and that its backers were ready to continue fighting.

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