Bo French, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, saw a sharp decline in his electoral prospects following a controversial social media post. French, known for his ‘MAGA conservative’ stance, shared an image on his X account that led to accusations of racism. The post showed students of Asian descent celebrating a University of Texas football victory over Ohio State, accompanied by a caption suggesting unexpected ethnic diversity at UT graduations. The post has attracted significant criticism, especially from within his own party.
The post was viewed by 27 million users and spurred criticism from Republican lawmakers. Senator John Cornyn openly questioned whether other officials would stand against such intolerance. Governor Greg Abbott distanced himself, emphasizing that the image depicts unity among Texans through college football celebrations, and does not resonate with his message.
The impact on French’s electoral chances was notable. His standing on the betting platform Kalshi fell by 10 percent overnight, settling at 62 percent on Monday morning, compared to 72 percent on Sunday. Efforts to reach the French campaign, the University of Texas, and the White House for comments have been made through email outside usual business hours.
This story is unfolding and further updates will be provided.
Leave a Reply