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Voters took bigotry personally
Texas Jewish and Asian communities rejected Bo French, a racist Republican candidate for railroad commissioner.
In brief
Texas Jewish and Asian communities rejected Bo French, a racist Republican candidate for railroad commissioner. Texas Jewish and Asian voters opposed Bo French, an explicit racist Republican candidate for railroad commissioner. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Bo French ran as Republican candidate
Voters in Jewish and Asian communities disproportionately voted against Bo French, an explicit racist running as the Republican candidate for railroad commissioner.
French's racist remarks
French posted a photo of South Asian students celebrating the University of Texas’ win and called it a 'problem', implying their skin color and heritage was a cultural pollutant.
“problem”
French's anti-Jewish rhetoric
French's caustic anti-Jewish rhetoric and antisemitic attacks against Jewish state Rep. Jon Rosenthal appeared to register in Jewish neighborhoods.
French's underperformance in Jewish areas
In Meyerland, Braeswood, Bellaire, and Preston Hollow, French ran double digits behind Abbott in several precincts.
French's underperformance in Asian areas
In South Asian precincts, French ran up to 22 points behind Abbott in Frisco and 11 points behind in Sugar Land.
French's statewide performance
French ran behind Republican candidate Dawn Buckingham in major metro counties, including by 36,000 votes in Harris County.
French's loss
French lost to Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal by 7.1 points, matching Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's margin.
The essence
Texas Jewish and Asian voters opposed Bo French, an explicit racist Republican candidate for railroad commissioner.
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