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Criticism mounts after Abbott's 'tone-deaf' remarks on football team analogy
Greg Abbott is under fire after comparing those asking about blame for the deadly flood in Kerr County to a losing football ...
Texan Stoicism Provides Comfort, and Excuses, After the Flood
Texans often draw on the idea of their own self-reliance during times of adversity. Gov. Greg Abbott has used it to deflect ...
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Gov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said investigative committees in the House and Senate will look at the response to deadly ...
Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
Gov. Greg Abbott Rants About Football, ‘Losers’ When Asked Who To Blame For Texas Floods
You asked and I’m going to use your words, ‘Who’s to blame?’ Know this, that’s the word choice of losers,” the GOP lawmaker said.
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Governor Abbott Outlines Texas' Comprehensive Response to Flooding Crisis in Austin Press Conference
Governor Greg Abbott updates on Texas' response to severe flooding, highlighting ongoing dangers and state efforts, supported ...
Abbott Calls Seeking Blame for Floods ‘the Word Choice of Losers’
As both the death toll and number of questions about official preparedness increased, the Texas governor invoked football metaphors, saying “every team makes mistakes.” ...
Texas News Anchor Rips Kristi Noem And Greg Abbott Over Flood Press Conference
San Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...
Rep. Doggett fires back at Gov. Abbott's comments about Hill Country Flood Disaster
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) pushed back against a football analogy made by Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday, saying the catastrophic flooding in the state and the regio ...