Story perspectives

Karl Rove backs Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commissioner

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
Rove said the GOP is being infiltrated by far-right figures Bo French and podcaster Nick Fuentes.
Rove called Bo French a “bigot” after the candidate posted xenophobic comments about students of color.
Rove said Senate candidate Ken Paxton is losing amid scandals involving girlfriends and $200,000 home improvements from a businessman.

1 of 1

Story summary

Karl Rove announced he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
Rove said the GOP is being infiltrated by far-right figures Bo French and podcaster Nick Fuentes.
Rove called Bo French a “bigot” after the candidate posted xenophobic comments about students of color.
Rove said Senate candidate Ken Paxton is losing amid scandals involving girlfriends and $200,000 home improvements from a businessman.