Ex-RPT Counsel Hooper Spouts Bizarre Conspiracy Theory After Resignation
Interesting theories from an interesting person.
Abraham George’s landslide loss to then-Vice Chair D’rinda Randall during the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Chair race was shocking to many, including the minority who supported George’s re-election. George’s loss was especially interesting considering the spread of endorsements he had:
Many delegates Current Revolt spoke to last week disliked George’s record, the internal party chaos, and were concerned about unity in November. A majority of convention delegates demanded change.
Days after George’s loss, one of George’s top promoters and (now former) RPT lawyer struggled to cope and turned to a wild conspiracy theory.
After news broke that Jen Hall was installed as Executive Director for the Texas GOP, ex-speaker Dade Phelan retweeted it, causing now-former General Counsel Rachel Hooper to claim Phelan was now really controlling the Republican Party of Texas.
For those unaware, Randall achieved a landslide victory, winning delegations that have always been hotbeds of grassroots, anti-Phelan activity. Overall, George was tied with former congressional candidate Sandra Whitten, and he only won three districts including his home Senate district 8, as well as inner Dallas County, and one in the Houston metroplex.
Considering this uprising by grassroots delegates from across Texas, especially areas that backed Paxton and others targeted by the near-forgotten ex-speaker, the belief that this is a vast Phelanite conspiracy is bonkers.
Besides, many conservative SREC members accused George of undermining the party’s legislative priorities to protect an incumbent. One of these was Christin Bentley, who was among Phelan’s top critics.
In the weeks leading up to the campaign, especially during the runoff, George shot himself in the foot a few times. One was taking a video with LGBT grifter Republican Scott Presler, who was previously fired for allegedly having sex in Virginia GOP HQ. Current Revolt spoke to many delegates who were unhappy to see Presler promoted.
Many people are wondering if Hooper would’ve kept her job even if George won. She was known for controversy even before the convention, on matters ranging from online behavior, to paying for ads against social media-savvy Rep. Brian Harrison, to even delivering messages telling SRECs to not talk with media. Hooper often behaved like she wanted to be party lawyer, influencer, SREC member, and king-maker.
Two years ago, Hooper even stupidly threatened to sue Current Revolt:
Regardless, Hooper is no longer RPT General Counsel. After her boss’s loss, she was seen leaving the convention in a huff. We have no word on her current employment.
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The fact that Abraham lost in a landslide to a White Woman despite having all these Zionist endorsements gives me hope.
Nationalists can take control of the Republican Party of Texas away from Israel if we try.
great writing and reporting!