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In a twist that could only come from the wild world of politics, Texas GOP candidate Bo French has found himself in hot water for some rather colorful social media posts. You know, the ones where he casually called for the lynching of former President Barack Obama and other political opponents? Yeah, those. Initially, I thought he was just trying to win the award for ‘Most Creative Use of Social Media,’ but it seems he might have been aiming for something a bit darker.
According to a recent investigation by CNN’s KFile, French has a flair for the dramatic, or dare I say, the sinister. Back in May 2020, while the Justice Department was busy dropping its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, French decided to take to social media with some rather explosive rhetoric. He didn’t just hint at his feelings; he went all out with hashtags like #HangEmHigh. I mean, who knew that the Texas Railroad Commission was also in the business of promoting public executions?
He tweeted, “The penalty for treason used to be death. Even for a former president. #HangEmHigh.” Because, you know, nothing says ‘I’m ready to serve the public’ quite like advocating for the death penalty on social media. And let’s not forget his responses to other political figures, where he proclaimed, “It’s time we drop the hammer on these treasonous b—–ds and punish them with the full measure of justice. #HangEmHigh.” So, apparently, French’s idea of justice is a tad more extreme than your average Joe.
But wait, there’s more! Just when you think it couldn’t get any wilder, French, in his role as chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party, seemed to cheer on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency with a suggestion that DOGE could stand for “Dangle Officials Gallows Expeditiously.” You know, just casual dinner conversation material.
Of course, the backlash was swift and furious. Members of both parties were quick to call out French for his incendiary language. Even veteran GOP strategist Karl Rove said he would back the Democrat over French. Ouch! That’s like being rejected by your own team at the Super Bowl. And let’s not forget the comments from Senator John Cornyn, who flat-out said he wouldn’t vote for French. It’s like watching a political reality show where everyone suddenly turns against the villain.
Despite the uproar, French’s endorsements from Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton remain intact. Paxton, while condemning “racism in all its forms,” seemed to conveniently forget to mention French by name. It’s almost like they’re playing a game of political hot potato, and no one wants to be the one holding the potato when it gets too hot.
As the November elections loom, French is set to face off against Democratic state Rep. Jon Rosenthal for a six-year term on the Texas Railroad Commission. It’s a race that could be a real nail-biter, especially given French’s penchant for making headlines for all the wrong reasons. One can only imagine what his campaign slogan might be: “Vote for me, and I promise a gallows in every backyard!”
All jokes aside, the implications of French’s rhetoric are serious. In a time when political tensions are already high, advocating for violence against opponents is not only irresponsible but dangerous. It’s a reminder that while we can laugh at the absurdity of it all, the underlying issues are anything but funny. So, as we gear up for the election season, let’s hope for a little less gallows humor and a little more civility in our political discourse.
Inspired by: “GOP candidate repeatedly demands lynching of Obama — then rushes to delete posts” (r/News)