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Karl Rove breaks 30-year streak to back Democrat in Texas energy race

Veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the Texas Railroad Commission race, breaking a three-decade pattern of exclusively supporting Republicans. Rove cited the far-right rhetoric of Republican nominee Bo French, including antisemitic and xenophobic social media posts, as the reason for his cross-party decision. While Rove criticized the GOP’s embrace of such figures, President Donald Trump publicly condemned Rove’s stance. The race, which regulates Texas’s oil and gas industry, has become a referendum on party tolerance for bigotry, with French currently leading in polls but facing significant backlash from other Republican leaders.

via Salon.com|

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politics18 days ago

Texas Railroad Candidate Bo French Faces Debate After Execution Calls Surface

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commission, is facing a scheduled debate with Democrat Jon Rosenthal after CNN’s KFile team revealed a six-year history of social media posts calling for the public execution of political opponents. The posts, which targeted figures like Barack Obama and Adam Schiff, have intensified scrutiny on French despite his retention of the party nomination. While some Texas Republicans have distanced themselves from his recent racist remarks, state leadership has not formally disavowed him, leaving his candidacy intact as the election nears.

via The Guardian|

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politics18 days ago•209 min saved

CNN Investigation Reveals Bo French’s Six-Year History of Calling for Public Executions

CNN’s KFile team found that Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French repeatedly called for the public execution of political opponents, including former President Barack Obama and Senator Adam Schiff, in social media posts spanning six years. The posts, which used hashtags like #HangEmHigh, were deleted or removed from X, but the investigation highlights a pattern of extreme rhetoric. French, who won the Republican nomination in May despite opposition from Governor Greg Abbott and other party leaders, faces intense scrutiny as the November election approaches. His campaign has not responded to requests for comment, and major Texas Republicans have refused to disavow him despite his controversial history.

via CNN|

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Karl Rove denounces GOP 'Nazi' takeover as Paxton concedes Texas Senate losses

Karl Rove declared the Republican Party is being 'taken over by Nazis' during a Texas Tribune Festival interview, citing the influence of far-right figures like Nick Fuentes. He criticized U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton for losing to Democrat James Talarico due to past scandals, stating that incumbent John Cornyn would have won the race. Rove also confirmed he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the Railroad Commission race, rejecting Republican Bo French for racist comments.

via sacurrent.com|

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$Texas GOP fractures as candidate’s racist post targets UT football fans$

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Texas GOP fractures as candidate’s racist post targets UT football fans

Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faced bipartisan condemnation after posting racist comments targeting South Asian University of Texas students celebrating a football victory. While some party leaders distanced themselves, others avoided direct criticism, highlighting internal GOP tensions ahead of competitive midterms.

via Los Angeles Times|

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politics28 days ago•1 min saved

Bo French’s Anti-Asian Posts Fracture Texas GOP Ahead of Midterms

Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, drew bipartisan condemnation after posting racist attacks on South Asian students at the University of Texas following a football victory. The incident exposed deep divisions within the Texas Republican Party, with some leaders demanding his resignation while others defended his anti-immigrant stance. Democrats view the controversy as a rare opportunity to win statewide offices in Texas, where they have not prevailed in over 30 years. French, who previously faced backlash for anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish comments, has doubled down on his rhetoric, claiming that only 'less conservative' critics oppose him. The dispute threatens to undermine Republican unity and potentially impact other down-ballot races, including the U.S. Senate contest against Ken Paxton.

via The Washington Post|

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$Texas GOP fractures as Rove and Cornyn reject Bo French over racist post$

politics29 days ago•27 min saved

Texas GOP fractures as Rove and Cornyn reject Bo French over racist post

Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French faces a rare split in the Republican Party after posting racist comments about University of Texas students. While Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remain silent or supportive, prominent figures like Karl Rove and Sen. John Cornyn have broken with the party to vote for the Democrat, signaling a potential shift in the 2026 midterms.

via The Texas Tribune|

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politics29 days ago•12 min saved

Texas Oil Giants Stay Silent as Bo French’s Racist Post Fractures GOP Unity

Bo French, a far-right candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, faced bipartisan condemnation after posting racist remarks targeting South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. While Republican leaders like Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove distanced themselves, major oil and gas companies remained largely silent, avoiding public association with French due to his inflammatory rhetoric and unclear policy stance. The Texas Oil and Gas Association PAC initially endorsed French but later condemned the post. French’s primary benefactor is a PAC backed by oil tycoons, while his Democratic opponent, Jon Rosenthal, has positioned himself as a moderate pro-energy candidate. The controversy highlights a rift within the Texas GOP and raises questions about industry support for candidates who prioritize culture-war issues over regulatory expertise.

via The Texas Tribune|

#bo-french #midterm-elections #oil-and-gas-industry

politics29 days ago•11 min saved

Karl Rove Breaks 30-Year Streak to Back Democrat in Texas Railroad Commission Race

Veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal in the Texas Railroad Commission race, marking the first time in over 30 years he has supported a Democratic candidate. Rove cited the racist and bigoted rhetoric of Republican nominee Bo French, who posted inflammatory comments about non-white University of Texas football fans. This move highlights deepening fractures within the Texas GOP, as party leaders struggle to balance support for hardline candidates with backlash from mainstream voters and other Republicans.

via HuffPost|

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Bo French’s ‘Foreigner’ Post Fractures Texas GOP Ahead of Midterms

Texas Republican nominee Bo French faced intense bipartisan backlash after posting a photo of University of Texas football fans, labeling them 'foreigners' who displaced Americans. The incident triggered rare criticism from top GOP leaders, including Karl Rove, who said he would vote for the Democrat. While French doubled down, calling critics 'less conservative,' the controversy threatens to undermine Republican chances in a state where they have dominated for decades.

via NBC News|

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$Texas GOP fractures as Bo French’s anti-Asian posts trigger Karl Rove’s historic Democratic vote$

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Texas GOP fractures as Bo French’s anti-Asian posts trigger Karl Rove’s historic Democratic vote

Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, faces severe intra-party backlash after posting xenophobic comments about South Asian students at the University of Texas. While some GOP leaders condemned the remarks, others defended his immigration stance, creating a rift that threatens the party’s unity ahead of the midterms. The controversy has prompted Karl Rove to announce he will vote for French’s Democratic opponent, marking a rare break from decades of Republican loyalty.

via The New York Times|

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Karl Rove breaks 32-year streak to back Democrat after French’s racist post

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French for the Texas Railroad Commission, breaking a 32-year streak of exclusively supporting Republicans. Rove’s decision followed French’s racist social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football victory. While French defended his comments as a critique of 'foreigners,' several prominent Texas Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn and Governor Greg Abbott, condemned the remarks as bigoted and unrepresentative of the party.

via The Guardian|

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politics1 month ago

Karl Rove breaks 30-year GOP voting streak to oppose Texas candidate Bo French

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal against Republican Bo French, breaking a 30-year streak of supporting only GOP candidates. French faced intense backlash after posting racist comments about non-White students at a University of Texas football game, claiming they were 'foreigners' displacing Americans. While French dismissed critics as 'less conservative,' major GOP figures including Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. John Cornyn condemned the remarks, fearing they will harm the party's standing with voters of color in a tight election cycle.

via The Washington Post|

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UT Students Condemn Bo French’s Racist Football Post as GOP Fears Electoral Backlash

Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, faced intense backlash after posting racist comments on X regarding a photo of South Asian students celebrating a UT Austin football victory. While students and university officials condemned the remarks as 'disgusting' and out of context, GOP strategists warned the rhetoric could jeopardize the party’s recent gains with voters of color in a critical election year.

via The Texas Tribune|

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Karl Rove breaks party line to back Democrat against Bo French amid Texas GOP rift

Texas Republican nominee Bo French faces severe intra-party backlash after posting xenophobic comments about South Asian students at the University of Texas. While some GOP leaders condemned the remarks, others remained silent or supportive. Notably, Karl Rove announced he will vote for French’s Democratic opponent, Jon Rosenthal, marking a rare break from his decades-long party loyalty. The controversy threatens to impact broader Republican races in Texas, including those of Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ken Paxton, as the party struggles with declining support among voters of color.

via Politico|

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