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Shell_Seas

(3,568 posts)
Wed Jun 30, 2021, 01:37 PM Jun 2021

Abbott is Spewing Racism and Moving Even Further to the Extreme Right to Pander to Trump's Base

Disgraced Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to stoke hatred, fuel violence, and put Texans in danger by prioritizing Trump’s failed campaign promise.

https://livingbluetx.com/2021/06/abbott-is-spewing-racism/

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Walleye

(45,449 posts)
1. Maybe Texans like being scammed out of their money for political purposes. Building a wall. Jesus
Wed Jun 30, 2021, 01:45 PM
Jun 2021

blm

(114,763 posts)
2. Maybe he's setting up a run for President.
Wed Jun 30, 2021, 01:56 PM
Jun 2021

Republican primary now rewards the candidate willing to debase the nation with a campaign strategy that appeals most to the rabid reactionaries.

 

Paladin

(32,354 posts)
6. I wonder how trumpistas would react to a candidate in a wheelchair.
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 09:32 AM
Jul 2021

My suspicion: Not very well at all.

walkingman

(11,160 posts)
4. Racist, homophobic, dickless pieces of shit are very popular in Texas. He should do quite well.
Wed Jun 30, 2021, 06:16 PM
Jun 2021

Javaman

(65,979 posts)
7. this is his only hope for reelection. he's numbers are showing that over 50% of the state hates him.
Fri Jul 2, 2021, 12:50 PM
Jul 2021

so he has to appeal to the fascist right pricks to fuck up next years election.

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