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Texas GOP nominees face backlash for racist, vulgar remarks · 1 source tracked

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Two Republican nominees in Texas are facing backlash for racist and vulgar remarks, drawing mixed reactions from within the party. Brandon Herrera, a candidate for Congress, has been condemned by House Speaker Mike Johnson for past vulgar comments, though Johnson also acknowledged Herrera's effective campaign. Separately, Bo French, a nominee for the state's Railroad Commission, ignited outrage with a social media post suggesting that university graduation ceremonies were being negatively impacted by students of color. AI

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Texas GOP nominees face backlash for racist, vulgar remarks · 1 source tracked

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Texas nominees' racist, vulgar remarks receive mixed GOP reaction

    <p>Republicans have condemned, sidestepped or continued to support two <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/05/trump-magainc-paxton-talarico-texas-senate" target="_blank">Texas</a> GOP nominees after one's racist post this weekend about students of color and another's years of …

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