Republican Party internal conflicts stories

Sep 15, 2026

John Cornyn says he won't vote for Bo French after racist social media post

Sen. John Cornyn announced he will not vote for Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, calling him "an embarrassment to the Republican Party" and a "bigot" following racist comments French posted on social media. The controversy has drawn intense pushback from within the GOP.

Sep 15, 20264 sources

Aug 1, 2026

Bernie Moreno calls ex-son-in-law Max Miller unfit for office amid abuse allegations

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) publicly stated that Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), his former son-in-law, is "a danger" and unfit to serve in Congress following allegations of domestic violence against Miller's ex-wife and daughter. Miller has denied the allegations and refuses to drop his reelection bid.

Aug 1, 20266 sources

Jan 9, 2026

Republican Party Shows Signs of Division Over Trump's Economic Agenda Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Fractures are emerging within the GOP over President Trump's economic plan as the 2026 midterm election year begins, despite Trump's efforts to rally House Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Jan 9, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪Texas Governor Greg Abbott distanced himself from Bo French's post, telling Politico that "that is not my message" and stating that the photo of celebrating fans shows how Texans unite.
▪Texas law mandates that the University of Texas at Austin reserve 90% of its undergraduate spots for Texas residents, capping international and out-of-state admissions at 10%.
▪Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, posted a photo on X showing a racially diverse group of University of Texas football fans, including students of South Asian descent, with the caption: "The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined."

People involved

John Cornyn

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2026 midterm elections1 Political accountability1 U.S. domestic politics1 U.S. economic policy1 US midterm elections1

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