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Karl Rove Backs Texas Democrat Over GOP Nominee's Bigotry
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GOP strategist Karl Rove endorsed Democratic Texas state Sen. Jon Rosenthal over Republican nominee Bo French, citing French's history of antisemitic and racist remarks. The race for Texas Railroad Commissioner has become a referendum on the GOP's tolerance for bigotry, with other Republican officials also condemning French's rhetoric.
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- Karl Rove endorsed Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French due to French's bigotry.
- Bo French has a history of making antisemitic and racially charged comments.
- Other Republican leaders have also condemned French's rhetoric.
- The race for Texas Railroad Commissioner has become a broader GOP debate on intolerance.
- French currently leads Rosenthal in polling for the obscure statewide office.
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