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Karl Rove news
The gist
Karl Rove said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in Texas.
Rove's break with his party spotlights GOP divisions over French's comments before midterms.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026Bo French posted on X an image of University of Texas students celebrating the Longhorns' win over Ohio State, writing that the problem was "far worse than anyone imagined."
- Sep 13, 2026French came under fire for the post referring to the students as "foreigners" who displaced Americans, drawing criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike.
- Sep 14, 2026French doubled down and said Republicans who criticized him were "less conservative." Karl Rove said at a members-only lunch in Austin that he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal, calling French a "bigot."