Texas Politics Racism Debate

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 17 Sep

   "Are other Republican elected officials going to condemn the intolerance and racism, or look the other way while it becomes normalized," Cornyn wrote in a social media post on Sunday.

   3 outlets · ABC News
2. 18 Sep

   The most stunning part of Texas Republican Bo French's notorious posts on X about students of South Asian ancestry at a University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) football game is the overt racism.

   2 outlets · Reason

Coverage 10 articles

• 20 Sep Barabak: The worst, most vile candidate in Texas isn't who you might thinkColumnist Michael Barabak discusses how Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, faces scrutiny over racist social media posts targeting Asian American students celebrating a University of Texas football victory. These posts reflect broader issues in Texas politics regarding party loyalty and voter turnout as major elections approach, with Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton…Los Angeles Times
• 18 Sep Tiana Lowe Doescher: Texas Republican’s racist post ‘triggered Republicans’Tiana Lowe Doescher discusses how Republican nominee Bo French for Texas railroad commissioner has faced backlash from within his party due to racist comments he made on X about students of color at a University of Texas football game. Washington Examiner economics columnist Doescher appeared on CNN’s This Morning to explain that French’s post “triggered Republicans in a way that other things don’t,” highlighting…Washington Examiner
• 18 Sep Despite Nativist Outcry, Texas Shows the Melting Pot Works Incredibly WellTexas Republican Bo French posted on X about seeing many South Asian students at a University of Texas at Austin football game, expressing racist views that were widely condemned. The article argues that such nativist attitudes are counterproductive to Texas's economic and cultural growth. Data shows that 80.5% of UT Austin’s student body is from Texas, while international students make up only 9.3%, indicating a…Reason
• 18 Sep The GOP’s White Nationalism Problem Goes All the Way to the TopThe article discusses how white nationalism within the Republican party has become a prominent issue following comments by Bo French, a GOP nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, who criticized the diversity at a University of Texas football game. This led to mixed responses from other Republicans, with some disavowing his views while others supported him. The piece also highlights a Substack article by radio host…The Bulwark
• 18 Sep Nativist nimrods like Texas’ Bo French reject the immigrants we all should welcomeA Texas Republican candidate named Bo French posted a picture on social media expressing anger at what he perceived as an overrepresentation of non-Texan students at the University of Texas, specifically those who appear to be Indian-American based on their appearance. He argued that such students are taking spots from Texans and questioned the prioritization of foreign students over state residents. However, data…New York Post
• 17 Sep Cornyn says he won't vote for Texas Republican Bo French after controversial postOutgoing Senator John Cornyn announced he would not vote for Bo French, a Republican candidate running for Texas railroad commissioner, due to French's recent social media post deemed racist. Karl Rove, a GOP strategist and former adviser to President George W. Bush, also stated that he wouldn’t vote for French. The controversy centers around French’s criticism of the diversity at UT Austin's graduation ceremony…ABC News (US)
• 17 Sep John Cornyn won’t vote for Texas GOP candidate Bo French over ‘racist comments’Senator John Cornyn announced he won’t vote for Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, due to racist comments French made about University of Texas football fans. Cornyn called French an embarrassment who could hurt the entire GOP ticket in Texas. The senator is undecided about voting for French’s Democratic opponent and suggested he might leave that portion of the ballot blank.Washington Examiner
• 17 Sep Why the Right Should Celebrate the UT-Austin Football PhotoRepublican candidate Bo French sparked controversy by criticizing the racial makeup of University of Texas at Austin's cheering section following a football victory over Ohio State, implying that too many non-white and Indian students attend UT-Austin. This comment garnered criticism from within the right wing for its racist undertones and hypocrisy, especially given conservative complaints about immigrants not…Reason
• 16 Sep What's behind fresh anti-India hatred in MAGA sphere? Republican leader Bo French seeks donation after viral postBo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, sparked widespread anti-Indian sentiment by posting an image he incorrectly labeled as a graduation photo at the University of Texas and criticizing its diversity. The post went viral, with many Republicans distancing themselves from it; however, French did not retract or apologize for his comments but instead launched a fundraising campaign using…Times of India
• 14 Sep Megan Basham vs Pooja Sethi on viral photo of Texas university students: People are angry because this was not organicA photo of college sports fans at the University of Texas at Austin was falsely labeled as the UT graduation picture by Bo French, a Republican candidate for the state Railroad Commission, leading to backlash over the presence of South Asians. Democratic nominee Pooja Sethi responded by celebrating Texas's diversity, while Megan Basham argued that people are upset because demographic changes in universities have…Times of India

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