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John Cornyn Rips GOP for Silence on Bo French Post
Mediaite • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator John Cornyn criticized his own party for not condemning a racist and intolerant social media post by Bo French, the GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, which depicted predominantly people of color celebrating a football game with a disparaging caption about UT graduation.
- Cornyn publicly challenged other Republican officials to denounce French’s post, warning that ignoring such behavior leads to the self-destruction of political parties.
- Since losing his primary to Ken Paxton, Cornyn has become more vocal in criticizing fellow Republicans, including Paxton, whom he described as a poor campaigner lacking effort and fundraising ability.
- Cornyn has also openly challenged former President Donald Trump, disputing Trump's claim about sending $5,000 checks to adults without Congressional approval.
