Gov. Abbott cancels NRA trip, will travel to Uvalde instead

[LetMyPeopleVote]

Abbott is still giving pre-recorded remarks to the NRA. Beto will be protesting at the NRA event and it may that Greg is afraid of Beto

Link to tweet

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/home/article/Gov-Abbott-will-travel-to-Uvalde-instead-of-NRA-17202273.php?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral

Gov. Greg Abbott is canceling his appearance at the National Rifle Association convention in Houston on Friday, days after a gunman killed 21 people, including 19 children, at a Uvalde elementary school.

The governor faced heavy criticism for his decision to attend the event following the massacre. He was scheduled to speak alongside former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, but he will now deliver “pre-recorded video remarks,” Abbott spokesman Mark Miner said.

Instead, Abbott will travel to Uvalde for another press conference on “state resources available for those impacted by the Robb Elementary School shooting.” The event will take place at 3:30 p.m., shortly after the governor was set to address NRA attendees.

It will be Abbott’s second news conference in Uvalde after Tuesday’s shooting. During the first on Wednesday, Abbott rejected any efforts to restrict gun access, instead saying lawmakers should focus on expanding mental health resources in rural areas.

[bluestarone]

1. First sign of weakness? (i hope so)

I hope this BASTARD looses big time in NOV,

[agingdem]

6. you can bet no one wants Abbott in Uvalde with one

exception.. Mayor Don "sick son of a bitch" McLaughlin...

[brer cat]

2. Maybe his staff drilled him on tone-deafness.

He looks like a piece of $%&* right now which doesn't bode well for the election. Beto is looking like a hero and Abbott a zero.

[tanyev]

3. Oh, it seems to me he lives his life with his finger in the wind

Never knowing who to cling to until the polls come in….

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Maybe he's feeling the pressure or sensing a possible loss of power?

[867-5309.]

5. Am I crazy to be a little encouraged by this?

Like the NRA crazies may actually feel some pressure from this?

[Skittles]

9. meh

it's pure optics, although it is interesting seeing that the same GOP post-mass shooting playbook ain't working right now

[agingdem]

11. a little crazy, maybe...

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Abbott will not physically attend and speak at the NRA convention but he will deliver pre-recorded video remarks, Abbott's wink and nod to the NRA...because Beto "pantsed" Abbott in real time while the world watched, he has little choice but to show feigned sympathetic solidarity with the people of Uvalde, when, in fact, his heart (if he has one) belongs to the gun lobby..

[Texasgal]

7. Saving face.

Going to the NRA conference would not bode well right now.

[Skittles]

8. haha, the same old playbook ain't working for the GOP right now

they actually have to pretend they fucking care

[agingdem]

14. Abbot is now like the asshole doctor

that amputates the wrong leg, says he's damn sorry, but promises the next time he'll get it right...Abbott's paean to the gun lobby killed 19 children and 2 adults in Uvalde, Texas.. Friday's visit is a do-over...a promise to shed a tear when appropriate...

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. From the Texas Democratic Party

Link to tweet

[dem4decades]

12. Is he still cashing their checks?

[Beartracks]

13. Pretending to care is easier than facing protests. n/t

[Retrograde]

15. It's the least he can do. Literally

What are the odds that this will actually be a real, open press conference?

[FSogol]

16. He'll still appear at the NRA. He's pre-recording a speech cheering on guns!

[thinkingagain]

17. I wouldn't want him

I hope that they throw bags of cow shit at him. (I’m angry and don’t feel nice)

[ellie]

18. Someone's scared

Good.

[Hassler]

19. Let's hope the grieving people of Evalde give him the reception he deserves

[LeftInTX]

23. He was there yesterday

He did catch grief from Beto!

[Hassler]

24. He's going back for another cover up event. Skipping the NRA circle jerk

[Roland99]

20. No fundraisers waiting ?

[IcyPeas]

21. Abbott's scared of the optics. If the NRA love fest were 3 weeks from now

they would all be going as planned. It's just a little to soon.

Abbott doesn't give a shit.

[Initech]

22. The NRA convention should be canceled altogether this weekend.

It would be the right thing to do.

[Boomerproud]

26. You're waiting for the NRA to do the right thing?

[JoanofArgh]

25. He's still attending the NRA convention

via pre-recorded video. I call bullshit on this. This way he gets to have his cake and eat it, too.

[Emile]

27. You think he will greet President Joe Biden?