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Daily CallerNews report · May 24, 3:11 PM
California Congressional Candidate Turns Back On Flag, Refuses To Say Pledge Of Allegiance
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California Congressional Candidate Turns Back On Flag, Refuses To Say Pledge Of Allegiance
California congressional candidate Mai Vang’s refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance — and in some cases even turning her back on the flag at meetings and ceremonies — has enraged critics of the Sacramento councilmember.
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TownhallNews report · May 24, 2:00 PM
Wait, This Democrat Candidate Refuses To Say the Pledge?
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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 24, 12:33 AM
Fury over California congressional candidate’s outrageous anti-America protest
California congressional candidate Mai Vang’s refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance — and in some cases even turning her back on the flag at meetings and ceremonies — has enraged critics...
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