Texas Governor Greg Abbott has publicly criticized a Republican incumbent, focusing on issues like border control, and reiterated his backing for a GOP rival aiming to unseat the state representative.
Bold Critique of Fellow Republican
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Abbott expressed his distrust in State Rep. DeWayne Burns concerning topics such as illegal immigration control “or any issue,” while endorsing Burns’ Republican primary opponent for Texas’ House District 58, Helen Kerwin.
Burns Claps Back
Writing on the same platform, State Rep. DeWayne Burns defended his record on border security, stating that he supported “every piece of the Border Security plan, including the Governor’s initiatives.”
He emphasized that his voting history consistently shows strong support for securing the border.
AI-Generated Voice
This statement was a response to a video by the Family Empowerment Coalition PAC, criticizing Texas Republicans like Burns who didn’t back Abbott’s school vouchers proposal. Burns slammed the group for using an “A.I. generated voice” without any sources to label him as “weak” on border immigration control.
Abbott Sets the Record Straight
In response, Governor Abbott clarified, “To be clear, I don’t trust you on the border or any issue. You misrepresent school choice. You masquerade as a Republican but repeatedly vote with Democrats. You even voted with liberal Democrats to reduce criminal sentences. That’s why I support Kerwin.”
National Headlines on Border Policy
Abbott’s vocal and unwavering stance on enhanced border security, which includes confrontations with the Biden administration and the Supreme Court over razor wire placement and the deployment of a significant number of Texas National Guard troops and state police to the U.S.-Mexico border, has made national headlines.
School Voucher Debate
State Rep. DeWayne Burns was among the 21 Texas Republicans who sided with Democrats to remove the school voucher program from an education bill, effectively derailing a policy Governor Abbott had been advocating for months.
AFC Victory Fund’s Involvement
Two other groups, AFC Victory Fund and School Freedom Fund, have joined the effort against these Texas House Republicans who opposed Abbott’s school voucher initiative, by backing their primary opponents and launching attack ads statewide.
Plan Against GOP Members
Abbott had earlier expressed his plan to challenge these Republicans by supporting their primary rivals in an effort to unseat them.
Nod to New Conservative Leader
In January, Abbott officially endorsed Helen Kerwin, the former mayor of Glen Rose, who is contesting against Burns in the March 5 GOP primary.
Governor’s Endorsement
“Helen will work tirelessly to ensure that every Texas parent has the right to choose the best education for their children, advocate for strong borders, and fight for the conservative principles that make Texas the land of freedom and opportunity,” he stated.
Kerwin’s Rise in Texas
Continuing his public endorsement of Helen Kerwin, Abbott stated, “Helen is the type of new conservative leader House District 58 needs to ensure an even bigger, better Texas. Please join me in supporting her for State Representative.”
Unusual Advice to Migrants
Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott advised migrants contemplating illegal entry into the U.S. to consider the border states of New Mexico, Arizona, and California instead of Texas.
The ‘Gaping Openings’
A frequent critic of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, Abbott highlighted during a press conference in Eagle Pass that these states have “gaping openings” in their border security.
New Border Enforcement Plan
He made these comments while announcing the construction of a “forward base” for the Texas National Guard near the border, suggesting that this military buildup would deter migrants from choosing Texas.
Abbott’s Warning
Abbott emphasized, “We want to make sure that when they come to the crossroads [and decide whether] they are going to go to Texas or going to go elsewhere, they will know the wrong place to go is the state of Texas.”
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