Summary
Senator John Cornyn from Texas said he will not support Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner. Cornyn criticized French for making racist comments on social media and called him a shame to their party.Key Facts
- John Cornyn is a U.S. Senator from Texas.
- Bo French is the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
- French posted racist comments on social media.
- Cornyn publicly rejected French’s candidacy because of these comments.
- Cornyn described French as an embarrassment to the Republican Party.
- The Texas Railroad Commissioner position is considered powerful in the state.
- French shared a photo involving the University of Texas football team with his comments.