HD80: Why Is Don McLaughlin Running On A Racist Platform in an 85% Non-White District?
The Dangerous Implications of Far-Right Ideals in HD80
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/hd80-why-is-don-mclaughlin-running
House District 80 is a border district and the same district where the Uvalde Massacre happened. The rumor is that borderland Hispanics have been leaning red in recent years. Whether that’s true or more Hispanic Democrats are staying home during elections remains to be seen. However, that’s certainly the narrative that Republicans have embraced.
It’s alarming to see the far-right alignment the Republican candidate for House District 80 has taken, especially with matters of race.
Long before the Uvalde Massacre, McLaughlin was a frequent guest of Fox News as a mouthpiece for Greg Abbott, crying about immigration. Running for the Texas House seems like a natural progression in his political career.
Don McLaughlin has been known for his strong anti-immigration stance. His rhetoric often aligns with xenophobic views, contributing to the anti-immigrant sentiment prevalent in far-right circles. Considering the frequency of his appearances on far-right media espousing hate rhetoric, it would be a fair assertion to say that McLaughlin has been a contributor to the uptick in anti-Hispanic hate in Texas.