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University of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 15 September 2026, 14:12 UTC By Aoife Walsh 1 min read
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The University of Texas said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after racist social media posts by Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, over the weekend. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEUniversity of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts The university said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after posts by Bo French, GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, that were condemned by members of both parties.

The University of Texas said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after racist social media posts by Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, over the weekend. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEUniversity of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts The university said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after posts by Bo French, GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, that were condemned by members of both parties.
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