Bo French's Racist Comments Rock Texas | El Paso News

0:00So, the University of Texas had this epic football comeback, right? But all that hide got overshadowed by some online comments from a guy named Bo-French. He's running for railroad commissioner, and he drops some words that a lot of people are calling flat-out racist. He was talking about how institutions are prioritizing people who aren't American, and that's not cool with him. The reaction was pretty immediate. Republican lawmakers, including one whose son goes to UT, said French's comments made them sick, and that they don't represent the party. They're pushing him to take the post down. It's a tough spot for the GOP, especially with an election coming up in just a couple of months. French's stance is that he's against certain immigration policies, but the way he's set it crossed the line for many. He's arguing that too many people who aren't citizens are being prioritized. Meanwhile, the University pointed out that state law requires them to auto-admit students in the top 5% of their class and international.

1:00Students make up a small fraction, just 4% of their undergrads. His Democratic opponent, on the other hand, is seeing a boost from this controversy, raking in a significant amount of cash in a short period. Even the governor, Greg Abbott, weighed in, saying that while it's not his message, Texas can be tough on immigration while still uniting behind its college teams. He didn't directly condemn French, but he did distance himself from the remarks. This whole situation highlights the tension between policy debates and the language used to express them. It's a tricky balance for politicians, trying to appeal to voters without alienating key groups or crossing ethical boundaries. The debate over immigration and national identity is clearly a hot button issue, and French's comments have definitely stirred the pot. That's your El Paso News today update, AI-powered and always on.