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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Karl Rove Backs Jewish Democrat in Texas Railroad Commissioner Race

GOP strategist Karl Rove has endorsed Texas Democrat Jon Rosenthal for Railroad Commissioner, citing Republican nominee Bo French's history of racist and antisemitic comments. The race has become a referendum on intolerance within the Republican party.

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What happened

  1. 01Karl Rove endorses Democrat Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
  2. 02Rove cites Republican Bo French's history of racist and antisemitic remarks.
  3. 03The race highlights concerns about bigotry within the GOP.
  4. 04Other Republicans have also condemned French's rhetoric.
  5. 05Rosenthal is the first Democrat Rove has backed in 30 years.

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