“Bell criticized Abbott’s push for a private school voucher program, accusing the governor of catering to “multi-billion-dollar contributors” rather than prioritizing students and teachers. Bell then called for higher teacher pay and a renewed commitment to public education… [Bell] compared Abbott to the “Cousin Eddie” character from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, saying the governor ‘just doesn’t know when to leave. He spends half his time thinking about being president and the other half sucking up to one.'”

     — FOX 7 Austin

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