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Texas Congressman Suggests 'Gulf Of Buc-Ee's' As Compromise

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In response to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw suggested a unique compromise. Crenshaw shared a map on social media depicting the Gulf of Mexico with the emblem of Buc-ee the Beaver, a popular Texas mascot, replacing its label.

The idea of renaming the Gulf as the 'Gulf of Buc-ee's' gained traction online, with one enthusiastic commenter suggesting the catchy name. Buc-ee's, a well-known gas station and convenience store chain based in Lake Jackson, Texas, has been expanding its presence in the southern United States.

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