World Cup whispers fade as Texas Republicans rally for the midterms
TL;DR
Houston hosts the Texas GOP convention as World Cup host-status looms, but the crowd remains fixated on the midterms and a hard-right platform; Abbott's presence signals unity amid infighting, while debates over abortion and other culture-war issues dominate and interest in soccer is tepid among delegates.
- ‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans The Guardian
- Elephant Wearing Abbott Banner Urinates in Middle of Texas GOP Convention Newsweek
- 'They were complaining about Hindus bringing cows': Texas Republican Party brings elephant to convention which peed on floor The Times of India
- Texas GOP Brings a Live Elephant to Its Convention. Then It Starts Peeing People.com
- Grand Ol' Elephant Takes a Grand Ol' Leak in the Middle of the Texas GOP Convention Yahoo
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