Texas Republican congressional nominee Eric Flores is under fire for a misleading campaign tactic that critics are calling a “text-based scam.” The controversy erupted after voters received unsolicited text messages from Flores’ campaign that appear to promise a $5,000 check from President Donald Trump. The texts, which clearly reference Trump’s recent proposal to provide such checks if Republicans retain control of Congress, mislead recipients into … Continue reading GOP Candidate Accused of Deceptive Fundraising Scheme Raising Fraud Questions