I saw Beto O'Rourke on MSNBC...very impressive guy. I thought he might be to liberal for Texas, but

[Demsrule86]

I think he has a shot...very handsome and charismatic as well. Of course I am progressive so naturally I think what he wants is good, but the things he talks about would really help Texas and appeal to them...not at all what I expected after reading about him. I would just be so incredibly excited if we beat the asshat Ted Cruz.

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. Have you seen that guy Ojeda?

From West Virginia?

Teachers chanting his name. I saw a good article about him.

[leanforward]

7. Just read the article about retired Major Ojeda

I like it. He is for the people and stood up in the legislature in January for the teachers. I would hope the legislature is worried about his populist appeal.

[Demsrule86]

8. Nope, I will check him out.

[Demsrule86]

21. I saw the teachers chanting his name...and with the GOP set to punish west Virginia for siding with

the teachers...we could see some GOP losses...going to look him up thanks.

[leanforward]

2. Concur.

The gentleman was well spoken. And I remember he talked about a guy in an old black & white picture.

I will be researching Ojeda of WV.

[DeminPennswoods]

5. Picture of LBJ campaigning in the same town in1948

where O'Rourke was campaigning at the time.

[Demsrule86]

15. Cool...I personally think LBJ was one of our greatest presidents...Medicare, Medicaid and

Civil Rights...he is underrated. I find him fascinating.

[DeminPennswoods]

16. So does Robert Caro

I think he wrote a 3 or 4 vol biography of LBJ

[Demsrule86]

17. I have read a bit about LBJ...don't remember the authors, but I will check this out thanks!

[DeminPennswoods]

18. Doris Kearns Godwin also wrote a good

LBJ bio, very readable. I believe she was a WH intern during his presidency.

[Demsrule86]

19. I think I have that one.

I know she has had her issues but I like her.

[Demsrule86]

9. Me too!

[rainin]

3. I got to vote for him today. I'm soooo happy with my choice. n/t

[Demsrule86]

10. I found him to be very very impressive...and he was able to convey his beliefs in a way that I

thought would resonate with Texans...lucky you ... you voted for a good one.

[gulliver]

4. I heard him on NPR yesterday or today (can't remember)

Very impressive though.

[Demsrule86]

11. I agree...I read his positions and earlier today replied with a post about how he

might be too liberal for Texas...and I want to win...but I was very impressed with him...and it is still Texas but I think he has a good shot.Texas is going to be blue...wouldn't it be great if it began with a Senate seat?

[oasis]

6. Beto has the look and feel of a winner. Approaching star quality.

[Demsrule86]

13. He is very charismatic and a good speaker...I was not thinking he was the right candidate for Texas

but I was wrong. He is terrific. He gives me hope. The other thing that impressed me is how WV backed their teachers and forced the righties to back down...and I just heard there is a good candidate in WV too...going to check him out.

[highplainsdem]

12. Agree completely.

[Demsrule86]

14. I really liked the guy...and it was different to hear him speak then reading about his positions...

And he is traveling around Texas explaining how he will work for the people of Texas...this guy will go far.

[Thrill]

20. I want to be optimistic. But are those vote totals correct

Or are the Russians involved? 1.3 Mill voted for Cruz in a primary? Jeesh. They must really love that prick down there.