A candidate for a statewide office has faced criticism from members of his own party. Bo French, who is seeking to regulate the oil and gas industry, made a post that was widely condemned. The backlash came after he commented on a photo of students celebrating a football win.

The reaction from prominent Republicans was swift, with some urging others to speak out against the post. A senator who is leaving Congress after a primary loss was among those who condemned the comment. Further details about the incident are available from the source.