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Shell_Seas

(3,442 posts)
Thu Feb 29, 2024, 04:14 PM Feb 2024

Abbott Plays Politics And Fundraises As Largest Fire In Texas History Decimates Panhandle

Governor Abbott's Week of Priorities: Campaign trails over crisis management.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/abbott-plays-politics-and-fundraises



Most of you could never be convinced that Governor Greg Abbott has ever acted in the best interest of Texas and Texans. However, after his behavior this week, everyone should know that he only cares about playing politics.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has now burned 1.1 million acres (at the time of writing this) and has thus far claimed two lives. Not only is this fire the largest in Texas history, but it is also the second-largest-ever fire in all of America.

You would think the Governor would be at a command center, giving press conferences, deploying the National Guard, and ordering additional resources to combat this unprecedented disaster. Instead, his response has been notably absent, highlighting a disconnect between his actions and the urgent needs of his constituents.

This fire started Monday. What has Abbott been up to since then?

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Abbott Plays Politics And Fundraises As Largest Fire In Texas History Decimates Panhandle (Original Post) Shell_Seas Feb 2024 OP
He don't care..................... Lovie777 Feb 2024 #1
I wish he was up for election this year. tanyev Feb 2024 #2
Milwaukee Irish julmur Feb 2024 #3

tanyev

(44,426 posts)
2. I wish he was up for election this year.
Thu Feb 29, 2024, 04:18 PM
Feb 2024

That at least might make him try to appear like he was doing his job.

julmur

(113 posts)
3. Milwaukee Irish
Thu Feb 29, 2024, 05:15 PM
Feb 2024

He hasn’t demonstrated any leadership for anything in Texas other than treating people of color females as less than human. The Texas GOP, same as the rest of the GOP, is all about the money & absolute power.

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