HOUSTON, Texas—Screams of “RINO” and boos drowned out most of what Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) had to say at the Texas state GOP convention Friday.
Ignoring his critics, Cornyn continued speaking over the din about gun legislation, right-to-life issues, and opposing the Green New Deal, which calls for phasing out fossil fuels.
Many delegates expressed frustration over Cornyn’s negotiation with Democrats on gun legislation that would incentivize state red flag laws.
Red flag laws allow the government to confiscate guns from those who may harm themselves or others. Many Republicans feel such laws violate the Second Amendment and give the government a tool to disarm citizens….