GOP Nominee for Texas House Seat Apologizes for 'Crude' Online Posts The Republican nominee for a Texas House seat has apologized for "crude" online posts that have sparked widespread outrage and renewed questions about the role of social media in politics.
The controversy highlights the perils of digital blunders for candidates, particularly those running for office in an increasingly polarized era.
The nominee's apology followed a wave of criticism on social media and from fellow party members after a series of posts were unearthed from their Twitter account.