Bill Maher calls Francesca Hong ‘Debbie Downer’ for wanting to get rid of Thanksgiving
Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher called Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong a “Debbie Downer” and said her policy about Thanksgiving is “not popular.”“Democrats have found a candidate who hates Thanksgiving and wants to get rid of it,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Maher Friday. “I say, ‘Good.’ Finally, a politician willing to stand up to big stuffing,” he continued. The post, now deleted, said, “Cancel Thanksgiving.
- ▪Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher called Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong a “Debbie Downer” and said her policy about Thanksgiving is “not popular.”“Democrats have found a candidate who hates Thanksgiv
- ▪“I say, ‘Good.’ Finally, a politician willing to stand up to big stuffing,” he continued.
- ▪The post, now deleted, said, “Cancel Thanksgiving.
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Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher called Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong a “Debbie Downer” and said her policy about Thanksgiving is “not popular.”“Democrats have found a candidate who hates Thanksgiving and wants to get rid of it,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Maher Friday. “I say, ‘Good.’ Finally, a politician willing to stand up to big stuffing,” he continued. Recommended Stories Bill Maher calls Francesca Hong ‘Debbie Downer’ for wanting to get rid of Thanksgiving IndyCar vibrations prompt art safety study at National Gallery before Freedom 250 race Hillary Clinton mesmerized by WNBA team mascot ‘Ellie’ Controversy over Hong’s views on Thanksgiving began when a post on X resurfaced from 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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