# Bo French denies debate agreement with Rosenthal

> Bo French says he never agreed to debate Jon Rosenthal over Texas Railroad Commission race.
- Title: Bo French denies debate agreement with Rosenthal | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Texastribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17501713/bo-french-jon-rosenthal-texas-railroad-commission-debate-canceled-election
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Bo French denies agreeing to debate Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commission seat after Dallas Press Club claimed they had arranged a debate.