Up for Debate: Burger or hot dog for the Fourth of July?

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As the Fourth of July holiday arrives, it’s time for a seasonal “Up for Debate” — a question as classic as the cookout itself: burger or hot dog?

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday arrives, it’s time for a seasonal “Up for Debate” — a question as classic as the cookout itself: burger or hot dog?

For some, the choice is easy.

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Some turn to vegetarian and vegan options, with Impossible burgers and even Caesar salad thrown into the mix as alternatives for holiday diners.

Still, the debate continues as Americans fire up grills nationwide: when it comes to Independence Day staples, is it burgers, hot dogs — or both?

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