Their calculus is clearly that the last thing that voters want to hear is the truth about their past views. The backlash was so great that Talarico has been eating whole cows to prove that he is not all-hat and no cattle. In Wisconsin, Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong seems to be coasting to a primary win despite radical views such as defunding police. When that interview fell flat, Hong decided to lie and claim that she was just joking in 2021 and “loves” Thanksgiving, her now “favorite holiday.” So, you might have to visit Mackinac or feign enjoyment at Thanksgiving or barbeques for a few weeks.