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French Campaign Rises After Controversial Post
Republican Bo French raised $150K after a controversial X post, while his opponent raised $350K.
In brief
Republican Bo French raised $150K after a controversial X post, while his opponent raised $350K. Republican Bo French raised over $150,000 following a controversial post on X, but his Democratic opponent raised more than $350,000. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Republican Bo French
Bo French, a Republican running for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a message on X criticizing South Asian college students at an Austin football game.
Campaign Funds Surge
French’s campaign recorded over $25,000 in donations the day after his X post, then $31,000 more the following day after national headlines.
Controversial Post Impact
French raised more than $150,000 since his Sept. 13 X post, while his Democratic opponent raised over $350,000 during the same period.
Donor Contributions
Donations to Democrat Jon E. Rosenthal included $2,500 from Rep. Lizzie Fletcher’s campaign, $25,000 from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, and $50,000 from the Lone Star Project Nonfederal PAC.
Contributor Reaction
Andrew Beck, a brand consultancy partner, said French’s post felt like a disproportionate reaction to a throwaway tweet and was unnatural.
Political Context
Austin and Travis County are Democratic strongholds within largely Republican-leaning Texas, with Beck criticizing establishment Republicans for overreacting to French’s post.
What to remember
Republican Bo French raised over $150,000 following a controversial post on X, but his Democratic opponent raised more than $350,000.
