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Bo French denies debate agreement with Rosenthal
Bo French says he never agreed to debate Jon Rosenthal over Texas Railroad Commission race.
In brief
Bo French says he never agreed to debate Jon Rosenthal over Texas Railroad Commission race. Bo French denies agreeing to debate Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commission seat after Dallas Press Club claimed they had arranged a debate. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Bo French denies debate agreement
Bo French, the Republican running for Texas Railroad Commission seat, says he never agreed to debate state Rep. Jon Rosenthal.
“They’re lying”
Press Club claims debate arrangement
The Dallas Press Club reported they engaged both candidates to debate on Oct. 22, but French says it never happened.
“We engaged both candidates to settle on the night of Oct. 22”
French campaign has no contact
French says his campaign has never had contact with Rosenthal’s campaign and all claims are lies.
“My campaign has never had any contact with his campaign”
Rosenthal confirms attendance
Rosenthal says he will still attend the Dallas event on Thursday despite no debate.
“We will still be there on Thursday”
Podcast alternative planned
The Dallas Press Club will host a podcast with Rosenthal moderated by Real News Public Relations president Jeff Crilley.
“In lieu of a debate, Donovan said the Club will host a podcast recording with Rosenthal”
Political controversy grows
French’s history of inflammatory remarks has drawn criticism from high-ranking Republicans including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
“a high-ranking conservative operative with a history of inflammatory remarks”
At a glance
Bo French denies agreeing to debate Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commission seat after Dallas Press Club claimed they had arranged a debate.
