A socialist candidate criticized Thanksgiving — and unearthed a deeper debate on the left

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong during a campaign rally on August 2, 2026. | Joshua Lott/Getty Images Francesca Hong is the frontrunner to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin next week. If she goes on to win the general election, she’ll become the first democratic socialist governor in American history.  But, when Bernie Sanders, the most famous democratic socialist in the country, was asked Wednesday if he’d endorse her, he said: “I don’t think so.” He…