Texas Fans Celebrate, But Controversy Erupts Over Racial Comments

During an exhilarating college football matchup on Saturday night, fans at the University of Texas celebrated a stunning comeback against Ohio State, but the jubilant atmosphere was marred by controversial remarks from a Republican candidate.

Bo French, who is running for a position on the Texas Railroad Commission, sparked outrage after posting a comment on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the racial makeup of the crowd. He shared a photo featuring fans of South Asian descent, questioning the ability of Texas families to gain admission to the university, suggesting that 'foreigners' were prioritized over locals.

His comments drew significant criticism from several quarters, including Texas Senator John Cornyn, who called for fellow Republicans to stand against intolerance and racism. Cornyn warned that allowing such sentiments to go unchallenged could lead to the self-destruction of the party. However, some within the GOP reacted more aggressively to Cornyn's condemnation than to French's remarks.

Source: www.theatlantic.com