I really like this Beto guy.

[NNadir]

There's something vaguely Lincolnian about him; more or less coming out of nowhere with intelligence and dignity and decency. He is also willing to take what must be an unpopular stand in Texas on climate change much as Lincoln took on an unpopular stand (in his time) on human slavery.

He wasn't my guy in the primaries.

I hope we'll see more of him in the future.

[Stinky The Clown]

1. Thanks for the heads up. Do you know his history?

[cwydro]

13. I keep wondering what he does for a living these days, but can't find out what.

[TexasTowelie]

15. Why does that matter?

Beto ran and sold his business. And like many people, his spouse is wealthy so he doesn't have to work an 8 to 5 job.

Beto is teaching college courses at Texas State and the University of Texas. He is also engaged in public service. Wondering about what Beto is doing to make a living is nitpicking, but you've been opposed to Beto from the beginning of the primaries.

We get it--you don't like Beto. However, Beto is a Democrat and he is supported by millions of people in Texas and this site supports Democrats.

[Stinky The Clown]

19. He runs a super pac and his wife is wealthy

[Kingofalldems]

22. Took me 30 seconds.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/12/09/records-detail-hiring-of-beto-orourke-by-texas-state-including-salary-resume-and-his-future-plans/

[cwydro]

26. Hey, thanks!

You’re the best!

[lamp_shade]

2. He WAS my guy in the primaries. nt

[dalton99a]

3. Beto is genuine.

I met him during his Senate campaign - he is a great speaker and motivator

[Irish_Dem]

4. We have some stunning and amazing Dem rising stars.

It gives me great hope for the future.

[True Blue American]

5. Beto needs a place in

The Biden Administration. To think Cancun Cruz just barely beat him. He is a real go getter!

[NNadir]

6. I don't necessarily think that all of our stars need to come to Washington. It sounds as if...

...he can do a lot in Texas in bringing Texas to the light.

I was very impressed, in this interview, how he dismissed discussion of his political plans as "this not being the time..." while rattling off policy positions on Ercot.

[True Blue American]

7. Beto is already

Doing a lot for Texas, but he was a Congressman. Right now he is saving Texan lives. Finding them heat, food and shelter.

If not in the Administration, run against Cornyn but he needs nation wide exposure like Mayor Pete.

[dalton99a]

8. I hope he runs for governor

Incidentally, he doesn't need a job to make a living

[True Blue American]

31. No, Beto is wealthy.

He is just the kind of person we need. He and AOC are what our future is made of. He will do what he thinks is best. Character counts, something we have not see in both Texas and my state!

[catrose]

12. Ever since the El Paso shooting he's been laser focused on Texas

You could see when he blew off his presidential campaign and came home to help the city recover. He was always for Texas, but now it’s his Precious.

For which I give thanks.

[JI7]

29. No. Beto needs to represent Texas in statewide office. He is the best chance

Democrats have of winning statewide.

He has expressed interest in Governor but Senate would be ok also.

[question everything]

9. I was having high hopes for him. He was great during the Senatorial campaign

But ending it with the F bomb and then having an erratic presidential campaign.. Didn’t he jump on a sofa at one point?

He is young. Hoping to see him in future campaigns.

[jalan48]

11. He needs to run again in Texas. Time's are changing and Texas could be ready for him now.

[cwydro]

14. I think he can do good things there.

I hope he pursues office there.

I don’t know what he does for a living now, so perhaps it’s not an option for him now, but I hope so.

[Sugarcoated]

16. He's also very charismatic

Something Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have. It's rare.

[NNadir]

20. One of the really surprising things is how charismatic President Biden is proving to be.

I was pleased to support him, but I'm pleasantly surprised - and it's not entirely about who he replaced - to see how he has this flair I hardly expected.

[Sugarcoated]

36. Oh, I agree

He's got that extra something...authenticity, gravitas, charm. He was my candidate from the start.

[True Blue American]

38. Not surprising to me.

Joe has always been just what you are seeing now. Just ask Lindsey Graham.

[NNadir]

39. Well, this almost invites a "Poisoning the Well" logical fallacy. Graham is a man without...

...integrity or decency, a traitor to his country, and a supporter of fascist thugs working to destroy our government.

My deep and abiding respect for President Biden is independent of anything that Lindsay Graham has to say.

The fact that he historically admired Joe Biden and now has sought excuse the attempted murder of Joe Biden's supporters is a reflection of his duplicity, bigotry, dishonesty and lack of principles.

[True Blue American]

40. That was my point.

Lindsey is no longer a man. He is a sniveling, lying corrupt. Piece of human flesh with out any morals at all.

[ananda]

17. I voted for him when he ran for Senate against Cruz.

I have always liked Beto, and still do.

I hope he kicks Abbott's ass in his run for governor!

[TexasTowelie]

18. Thank you for this thread.

I'm hoping that Beto does run for governor in 2022 and he can fix some of the things that are messed up in Texas. That may be difficult with a Republican legislature, but at least he will be able to veto some of the stupid bills sent for his signature.

[NNadir]

21. My pleasure, as you seem to cover New Jersey very well. We're all Texans today.

I wish your state all the best, and among the best, you have Beto.

[TexasTowelie]

28. And Beto has the strong support of volunteers in Texas.

I never had anyone from a political campaign stop and knock on my door until 2018 when Beto ran for the Senate. I had a nice conversation with the elderly woman who came by asking for me to vote for Beto.

I'm running a little bit behind on my schedule to get through the state groups, including New Jersey. However, with most of the legislatures in session there are plenty of news stories that go along with it. The fights over abortion rights and the minimum wage seem prevalent throughout the individual states this year. I guess that this summer and fall I will be posting about redistricting instead.

[True Blue American]

32. Beto visited every

County in Texas.

[TexasTowelie]

34. Beto showed up at my college campus, TWICE.

The enrollment for Southwestern University is 1,500 students so it emphasizes that no crowd is too small.

[Kingofalldems]

23. As we can see, republicans hate him.

So kick.

[ChubbyStar]

24. Hi King! I'll give this a kick too

[Kingofalldems]

25. Hello dere!

[Blue Owl]

27. Stuff like this will do wonders for his political career, and rightly so...

[Lucinda]

30. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[RANDYWILDMAN]

33. He has a heart and cares for all people

which makes him awesome.

That dumbass, some texans hired for a senator does not.

[Skittles]

35. my favorite for prez

he would have been great

[MustLoveBeagles]

37. Beto rocks

I supported him during the primary until he dropped out then switched to President Biden. He still has a political future.

[Throckmorton]

41. Our shift to digital communications means has its drawbacks,

Battery or Hand crank/Solar charged AM/FM radios are still a good way to communicate to the masses in emergencies like this. AM stations outside the effected area, or with reliable backup power, can inform the masses without much additional effort.