Racist online attacks targeted students after a Republican candidate made controversial comments. The candidate, Bo French, posted on social media, including an image of students celebrating. His comments sparked dismay among students, who were not surprised by the racist attacks that followed.

Further details about the incident are available, including the candidate's defense of his comments on a radio talk show. The posts had spread across social media by then.

The candidate is running for a seat on a commission that regulates the oil and gas industry. His comments have been criticized by students who were targeted by the online attacks.