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JESUS CHRIST! Literally!

A candidate’s political graphic can sometimes reveal far more than intended. Richard Vega, a candidate for Harris County Commissioner, has released a piece of campaign media so overwhelming it borders on self-parody.

Vega, who fits the definition of a “Christian in Name Only” (CHINO), has aligned himself closely with state Senator Mayes Middleton. Middleton, a deep-pocketed donor known for bankrolling aligned candidates, has funded roughly half of Vega’s entire campaign war chest. Middleton is also a CHINO using racial slurs towards his colleagues.

In lockstep with Middleton’s agenda, Vega has engaged in rhetoric targeting the local Muslim community, including efforts opposing the construction of a mosque in La Porte. While leading a Christian spinoff and touting his efforts to deliver Ten Commandments posters to public schools following recent legal battles, Vega simultaneously embraces figures known for high-profile moral scandals and criminal convictions (Trump). Vega’s own history with the law has also surfaced as an issue, brought to light by his opponent in the Republican primary.

This pattern highlights a recurring dynamic in modern political posturing: wrapping campaign messaging in religious rhetoric while ignoring foundational tenets of the faith when convenient. For voters examining the race for Harris County Commissioner, Vega’s platform raises clear questions about authenticity, funding sources, and political priorities. There is nothing worse than hiding behind god and religion while violating the very teachings of Christianity.

Praise the lord?

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