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Snyder Thanksgiving feast takes back seat to Lions tradition

By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network

LANSING, MI –

Governor Rick Snyder says he's responsible for his family's Thanksgiving feast this year. But he says working in the kitchen is a lower priority than another holiday tradition - the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day football game.

"I'm cooking. I'm doing two turkeys. Actually, we're cooking them on Friday, though, because I'm hoping - the family's all going to the Lions game. So, go Lions - We've got a great chance to beat those Packers."

That could cost the governor some support in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many sports fans have regional loyalty to Green Bay.

The governor has predicted the Lions will be in a Super Bowl before he leaves office.

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