Two high-profile Republican candidates in Texas are under fire from their Democratic opponents for declining to participate in debates, long considered a cornerstone of U.S. democratic traditions. On Friday, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, lambasted Gov. Greg Abbott after he missed the deadline to accept an invitation to a debate hosted by […]
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Texas Republicans’ refusal to participate in debates follows broader trend in GOP politics
Both Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French either skipped or declined to participate in debates this week.