Bo French's Chances in Texas Plunge After UT Photo Sparks GOP Backlash
Summary
Bo French, a Republican candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, faced backlash after posting a photo on social media that was seen as racist by many, including Republican leaders. His chances in the election dropped significantly on a major betting market following the controversy.Key Facts
- Bo French is running for the Texas Railroad Commission as a Republican.
- French posted a photo of Asian students celebrating a University of Texas football win.
- He added a caption suggesting the photo reflected an issue with Texas graduations.
- The post was widely viewed (27 million times) and criticized as racist.
- Republican leaders like Senator John Cornyn and Governor Greg Abbott spoke out against French’s message.
- Governor Abbott said the photo showed unity among Texans, not division.
- French's election chances dropped from 72% to about 62% on the Kalshi betting market after the post.
- Newsweek reached out to French’s campaign, the University of Texas, and the White House for comments.
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