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John Cornyn won't vote for Bo French over ‘racist comments’

The GOP nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner posted a photo featuring mostly students of color from a university football game with disparaging remarks.

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Washington Examiner· Sep 17, 7:11 PMJohn Cornyn won't vote for Bo French over ‘racist comments’
HuffPost· Sep 17, 11:05 PM‘Embarrassment’: John Cornyn Says He Won’t Vote For Bo French After Racist Post

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Texas GOP Sighs, Shrugs As Candidate Fundraises Off Unapologetic Racism“This is how great political parties self-destruct,” remarked outgoing Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R). “Sad.”

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‘Embarrassment’: John Cornyn Says He Won’t Vote For Bo French After Racist PostHis statement adds to the bipartisan backlash against the Texas railroad commissioner candidate.

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'That's not racist'Bo French, who is running for Texas Railroad commissioner, said his recent tweet echoed President Donald Trump and other Republicans on immigration and culture.

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