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TexasTowelie

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Fri Oct 29, 2021, 05:05 AM Oct 2021

Texas GOP Belongs to Donald Trump

From top to bottom, Republican elected officials in Texas have abandoned any semblance of self-respect or independence. They have caved on their principles and values and now simply do the bidding of the orange-faced traitor who incited a mob attack on our nation’s Capitol. Take a look at how these spineless politicians have chosen Trump over Texas.

Abbott the Obeyer

Texas has never had a weaker or more incompetent Governor than Greg Abbott, so watching him abdicate to Trump is no surprise. However, Abbott started out in Trump’s pocket long before he became a lapdog.

Abbott was in Trump’s Pocket Early

While Attorney General, Abbott’s office investigated Trump University for fraud but dropped its probe after Trump agreed to end its operations in Texas. Trump subsequently donated $35,000 to his gubernatorial campaign.

Followed Trump’s Lead on COVID

While Trump was president, Abbott echoed his extreme rhetoric that has divided the country and followed his reckless COVID-19 response that has caused hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths and preventable damage to the economy.

Read more: https://lonestarproject.net/2021/10/28/texas-gop-belongs-to-donald-trump/

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Texas GOP Belongs to Donald Trump (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2021 OP
Good article. tanyev Oct 2021 #1
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