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lunatica

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32. Calling himself Beto was genius!

Mon Nov 5, 2018, 11:24 AM

Nov 2018

Right now I can’t think of any other politicians who’s first name is all the recognition they need. Usually it’s the last name only, or both names that are needed.

Plus Beto is the Spanish shortened name for Roberto. All of it makes him just one of our guys. Someone you would be more likely to actually have a beer with. Not someone who pretended to be that guy.

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How much of Beto's appeal is because he looks like Robert Kennedy? nt [View all] LAS14 Nov 2018 OP

Zero percent. Lunabell Nov 2018 #1

He doesn't look like RFK. former9thward Nov 2018 #2

He looks like a Kennedy MFM008 Nov 2018 #45

Think before you post redstateblues Nov 2018 #3

Please check out edited OP. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #22

I don't see it. Beto is awesome. Autumn Nov 2018 #4

Please check out edited OP. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #23

I didn't see your post as critical. I just don't see a resemblance to RFK , it's Autumn Nov 2018 #38

And his real name is Robert Francis! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2018 #5

Calling himself Beto was genius! lunatica Nov 2018 #32

Bernie? Hillary? Barack? karynnj Nov 2018 #40

Well he's in great company don't you think? lunatica Nov 2018 #41

That is just a coincidence LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #33

Good looks, charisma, intelligence, wit, empathy will take any politician far. Kaleva Nov 2018 #6

I guess some might be due to the fact that he doesn't look like Ted Cruz struggle4progress Nov 2018 #7

LOL! Good one In It to Win It Nov 2018 #9

Yes! lunatica Nov 2018 #34

None In It to Win It Nov 2018 #8

Hopefully they'll vote for Beto AND against Ted Cruz. lunatica Nov 2018 #30

it's the personality/charisma which goes way beyond looks. john Kennedy jr was good looking JI7 Nov 2018 #10

Very much like Joe Kennedy CountAllVotes Nov 2018 #12

He won me over with what he said about anthem kneeling. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #11

Wow! I hadn't seen that. Here it is for others who may not have caught it. LAS14 Nov 2018 #42

Selling your house? Lol Croney Nov 2018 #53

I fixed it. :-( LAS14 Nov 2018 #56

I'll Leave It To Others To Judge His Looks JimGinPA Nov 2018 #13

None... brooklynite Nov 2018 #14

My thought. Or at least that most current voters don't remember RFK. Hortensis Nov 2018 #29

How much of Trump's appeal is because he looks white instead of orange? Cyrano Nov 2018 #15

Have you listened to him speak? BlueIdaho Nov 2018 #16

Only who would think it never listened to him speak for himself. & why ask this? UTUSN Nov 2018 #17

Please check out edited OP. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #24

WTF kind of question is that? GulfCoast66 Nov 2018 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author UTUSN Nov 2018 #19

Please check out edited OP. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #25

None. He's his own man. He thinks for himself and speaks from an original applegrove Nov 2018 #20

Lamest OP ever tenderfoot Nov 2018 #21

Please check out edited OP. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #26

Sorry to report many voters unfamiliar with RFK. Sneederbunk Nov 2018 #27

I'm impressed by his work ethic. violetpastille Nov 2018 #28

That's a pretty good comparison lunatica Nov 2018 #36

He also reminds me of violetpastille Nov 2018 #47

Yeah lunatica Nov 2018 #49

Does not look like him. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #31

I think the way you asked the question Lucca2 Nov 2018 #35

I do too and maybe someday we can vote for him as President lunatica Nov 2018 #37

Agree Dave in VA Nov 2018 #39

His appeal is simple, he sounds like a white obama with same music beachbum bob Nov 2018 #43

It might open the door but the work is all him. nolabear Nov 2018 #44

Don't discount the skateboard in the Whataburger parking lot. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #46

This post needs a photo or video! lunatica Nov 2018 #48

It is very cool... But, I do not know if I know how to post the link. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #52

Thanks! lunatica Nov 2018 #55

Enough to put him in office, I hope. Paladin Nov 2018 #50

I've heard him referred to as "a white Barack Obama." eom DonViejo Nov 2018 #51

Looks don't hurt, but it is the message and passion behind it. For instance, Bernie sanders is not dameatball Nov 2018 #54

Another Robert Francis with a Positive Message dlk Nov 2018 #57