Republican critics have seized on a trove of old social posts from Democrat Bobby Pulido that contain crude jokes, sexual content, and language opponents say undercuts his public claims about his identity and judgment.

Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic language. The material reviewed includes explicit phrasing and sexual references that some readers will find offensive, so read with that warning in mind. The posts span years and vary from joking banter to more graphic exchanges.

Pulido’s social media history has become a political sticking point, especially for Republicans watching his 2026 congressional bid in Texas’s 15th District. Old posts and messages paint a picture of someone comfortable mixing crude humor with attention-seeking antics, and that record has drawn steady scrutiny. Opponents argue that the tone and content matter for a candidate asking for public trust.

Among the reworked examples is a 2014 Spanish-language post where Pulido admitted he checked profile photos for shirtless pictures and called the behavior “[saw] it as f*****g wild.” That line has been circulated by critics as evidence of a pattern of crude commentary on other people’s bodies. The remark, blunt and sexual, was shared alongside other playful but provocative comments over several years.

Earlier messages from 2012 include Pulido saying he looked “like a gay sailor,” while also insisting he was neither a sailor nor gay. He followed that with a quip about having “too much shine,” a phrase he used to explain an appearance he found flashy. At other times he joked that calling another man “baby” did not “mean you’re gay,” a line pulled out by observers tying his humor to questions about identity.

A 2015 post referenced finding “the gay version of Tisidro,” a phrase that circulated in screenshots and prompted questions about who he meant and why he publicized the exchange. Translations of those Spanish messages include explicit sexual imagery and descriptions that agencies described as graphic. In later years Pulido also bragged in posts about someone allegedly noticing his “bulge,” adding to the catalogue of sexually charged posts critics highlight.

Another 2014 post showed a photo of an unknown person’s backside paired with a jokey caption about a friend needing a romantic partner, which opened speculation about who was pictured and why Pulido posted it. The image and caption were interpreted by some as self-referential and by others as attention hunting, a distinction his detractors exploit. Critics say these moments reflect judgment lapses that matter in a campaign.

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Despite the recurring flirtation with homoerotic humor and cross-dressing in past videos and images, Pulido has repeatedly insisted he “wasn’t gay.” That declaration has not satisfied opponents who contend that words and actions are what voters should weigh, not private defenses. Republicans pushing the narrative argue that a pattern of provocative behavior and unclear explanations deserve scrutiny from constituents.

Pulido’s defenders say old jokes and artistic experiments are being weaponized by political adversaries, but the reality is voters will judge a candidate’s temperament and consistency. The campaign context makes this more than a private curiosity: it’s fodder for ads, talking points, and local conversations. National attention has followed, as Democrats rally to support the challenger and Republicans sharpen their critiques.

As the November contest approaches, those critiques are likely to be recycled in campaign mailers, debates, and online ads aimed at undecided voters in the district. The back-and-forth over Pulido’s past posts highlights how social media material can resurface and reshape a race. For Republicans, the goal is simple: keep attention on perceived inconsistencies and let voters decide.

Pulido remains a nationally backed Democratic hopeful challenging Republican Monica De La Cruz, and his social media record will remain part of the narrative voters weigh at the ballot box. Meanwhile, the details in the archived posts will continue to circulate among local activists and national strategists looking for leverage. Expect the issue to be a persistent line of attack and a talking point as the campaign heats up.