The Mattress Tycoon Funding the Far Right in Texas

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The Mattress Tycoon Funding the Far Right in Texas

This article discusses Mattress Mack, a Houston businessman, and his significant political contributions to right-wing causes in Texas. It explores his history, business practices, and motivations behind his political involvement, highlighting the contrast between his public image and his actions.

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as a houstonian and a child, i celebrated when those ads came on TV (and they were everywhere) and mack would pull out money from his pocket.

this article puts in place more pieces to the puzzle i didn't fully understand back then.

Published

2024

Summary

This article discusses Mattress Mack, a Houston businessman, and his significant political contributions to right-wing causes in Texas. It explores his history, business practices, and motivations behind his political involvement, highlighting the contrast between his public image and his actions.

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