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Bo French Faces Backlash Over Posts About University of Texas Students
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently showcased party unity by posing with top Republican candidates, including Bo French, a lesser-known candidate for a statewide oil and gas regulatory office.
- Bo French gained national notoriety after posting racist comments targeting University of Texas students, particularly South Asian students, which sparked controversy within the Texas GOP.
- French denied the accusations of racism and blamed Republicans who did not fully support his views, creating tension within the party just weeks before the midterm elections.
- The controversy has energized Texas Democrats, who see vulnerable hard-line Republican candidates like French and Don Huffines as opportunities to win statewide offices for the first time in decades.
- Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder noted that some Republican candidates’ extreme positions could help Democrats gain ground in this election cycle.
