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Borrego’s Past Posts Resurface in Tight Race | San Antonio News
A Texas Republican House candidate’s 2013 social media posts—filled with homophobic slurs, racist language, and drug references—are resurfacing in a high-stakes race. Jorge Borrego, backed by Governor Greg Abbott, apologized, calling them crude teenage jokes that don’t reflect his current values. His opponent, Democrat Kristian Carranza, slammed the posts as disgusting and unfit for public office. With the district historically competitive and fentanyl safety a key issue, Borrego’s past is now a major campaign hurdle, reminding all candidates to scrutinize their digital footprints before…
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