U.S. Senator John Cornyn publicly condemned Bo French, the Republican Party nominee for the Texas railroad commission. Cornyn's criticism focused on a Twitter message that French made. That post targeted students of Asian descent at the University of Texas. Cornyn described the post as discriminatory and harmful. French is seeking election to on the railroad commission, a public authority. Cornyn's statement is part of the continued scrutiny on French's online behavior. That attention has been increasing for a while.
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Cornyn calls out Bo French over racist social media post - The Texas Tribune
Cornyn calls out Bo French over racist social media post The Texas Tribune
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Cornyn condemns railroad commission nominee Bo French over UT fans post - Dallas News
Cornyn condemns railroad commission nominee Bo French over UT fans post Dallas News
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'Intolerance and racism': US senator slams Texas Republican nominee over post targeting Asian students - The Times of India
'Intolerance and racism': US senator slams Texas Republican nominee over post targeting Asian students The Times of India
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John Cornyn Rips GOP for Silence on Bo French Post - Mediaite
John Cornyn Rips GOP for Silence on Bo French Post Mediaite