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25. Obama had been elected to the Senate

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 07:38 PM

Nov 2018

Beto has only been elected to his congressional district. Other than Eisenhower, our Presidents have been elected by their state as a Senator or Governor. There's a first time for everything, but I'm okay with Beto saying "No" to running for President at this time.

I don't use Trump as an example because I don't want the Democrats to run someone so inexperienced.

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No Beto for 2020 😞 [View all] In It to Win It Nov 2018 OP

In my book you have to win first Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #1

Agree. He needs more experience. octoberlib Nov 2018 #3

People said that same about Barack Obama... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #12

but Obama was coming off a win for Senate Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #22

In the context of my response, it was only about experience... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #28

If Barack Obama had lost his Senate race and then ran for president, EffieBlack Nov 2018 #88

Is it apples and oranges to make the comparison of... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #92

I think it is apples and oranges to compare coming in second in presidential EffieBlack Nov 2018 #95

With regard to the brief stint... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #97

Obama was a US Senator. Hillary was a US Senator. Beto is not a US Senator emulatorloo Nov 2018 #101

What optics treestar Nov 2018 #42

He still lost... Baconator Nov 2018 #59

So no one from a red state can be President no matter what treestar Nov 2018 #63

Only if there are no Democrats who ever win elected offices in red states. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #85

Obama had been elected to the Senate TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #25

I don't think that a Senate win had any bearing on him being elected president. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #37

It had everything to do with it EffieBlack Nov 2018 #89

I disagree. I don't having only 2 years in the Senate "had everything" to do with him winning In It to Win It Nov 2018 #93

You think he he would have been elected president had he run as a state senator from Illinois? EffieBlack Nov 2018 #96

Yes and thanks for the correction. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #98

You really believe that a black state senator named Barack Obama would have EffieBlack Nov 2018 #104

Just remembered that... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #100

It is whether they can be elected or not treestar Nov 2018 #64

He is a congressman JonLP24 Nov 2018 #66

When's the other TX Sen up for GWC58 Nov 2018 #77

Coming within 3% of being the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in however many years.. W_HAMILTON Nov 2018 #7

Great superpatriotman Nov 2018 #8

If he can get within 3% in Texas... W_HAMILTON Nov 2018 #13

Texas Democratic Party crazycatlady Nov 2018 #55

He's still too green for me, example: dropping the f bomb in his concession speech Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #11

A single F-bomb? Compared to the fuckery we get from Trump? In It to Win It Nov 2018 #19

Yep, he did that. I noticed. But it was a rookie mistake. He'll learn. I like him. CTyankee Nov 2018 #54

I like him too, a lot. But I still think he is too green Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #57

I agree. He needs a little seasoning. That is why I am supporting my young Senator, CTyankee Nov 2018 #108

Joe Biden did that treestar Nov 2018 #65

I'd vote for Beto in a heartbeat! ananda Nov 2018 #43

Me3 onetexan Nov 2018 #53

He should run for Governor of TX Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #56

I don't believe he will win any other Texas state race. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #60

If Barack Obama thought that way when he made his first run for Congress - AND LOST In It to Win It Nov 2018 #10

Lincoln ran for Senate twice and lost ...then became President. John Meacham was firing off a UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #20

George HW Bush lost a Texas senate election Bradshaw3 Nov 2018 #23

this... however, HW Bush was VP candidate to "charismatic" Reagan lapfog_1 Nov 2018 #102

Trouble is, Beto is the Obama of now Bradshaw3 Nov 2018 #105

Lincoln sabbat hunter Nov 2018 #107

Ah, but Cornyn's seat is up for reelection in 2020. tanyev Nov 2018 #2

That would be nice NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #5

Cornyn isn't as unlikeable as Cruz though Alhena Nov 2018 #15

Still.. things could change drastically Cha Nov 2018 #18

True, but he is older. He'll be 68 in 2020 TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #27

This is probably the pivotal difference. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #30

with that neon "punch me in the face" sign to match In It to Win It Nov 2018 #49

Cornyn's approval ratings are lower than Cruz's fishwax Nov 2018 #76

It's one of those weird things LeftInTX Nov 2018 #80

I think Joaquin Castro has expressed an interest in running against Cornyn blogslut Nov 2018 #24

A primary battle between Beto and Joaquin, a good thing. oasis Nov 2018 #44

I would be suprised if they ran against each other blogslut Nov 2018 #45

Joaquin was thinking of running in a special election. But he'll likely be in leadership now. fishwax Nov 2018 #78

Good for Beto. He can't credibly run for president if he comradebillyboy Nov 2018 #4

The Orange Bloviator did not carry his own home state treestar Nov 2018 #9

Trump lost his home state and had no experience. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #17

Trump had Russia working on his behalf n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #40

That's a bullshit argument jcgoldie Nov 2018 #71

Crap, expect the nominee will want him as VP tho. Alhena Nov 2018 #6

I'd love to see Kamala Harris/Beto. llmart Nov 2018 #21

I'd love to see that In It to Win It Nov 2018 #32

Yes. Far more than Biden/Beto. Celerity Nov 2018 #34

Yes JonLP24 Nov 2018 #67

Maybe he'll consider running against Cornyn in 2020 eleny Nov 2018 #14

Texas does not hate Cornyn like they do Cruz krawhitham Nov 2018 #29

Yeah, there's that eleny Nov 2018 #33

They hate Cruz? Really? babylonsister Nov 2018 #46

In Texas (and probably any other red state)... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #62

they don't like him as much as they like Cruz either fishwax Nov 2018 #79

I agree. He should not be the Presidential candidate. He should be Vice Pres. BIDEN/BETO 2020! UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #16

Harris/Beto is better. 2 white males, with the top of the ticket being 86 Celerity Nov 2018 #38

he'll be on ticket as VP krawhitham Nov 2018 #26

A few things BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #31

A few things... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #35

Abraham Lincoln was a long time ago LeftInTX Nov 2018 #81

Look BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #86

I don't think some people grasp just what Beto did. blogslut Nov 2018 #36

Yup, and as of January, he's unemployed TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #70

I would vote for Beto (I am in CT) Denis 11 Nov 2018 #39

The nomination will be his if he wants it. IMHO nevergiveup Nov 2018 #41

No EffieBlack Nov 2018 #91

One lost race should not be a deterrent. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #94

Who said it's a deterrent? EffieBlack Nov 2018 #103

Your point is that the lost is a deterrent for 2020. Am I incorrect? In It to Win It Nov 2018 #106

Lot of water between now and decision time JCMach1 Nov 2018 #47

My thoughts exactly. dameatball Nov 2018 #52

Trump changed the prerequisites for Presidency eom Cetacea Nov 2018 #48

I agree. Fuck playing by these make-believe rules In It to Win It Nov 2018 #51

Maybe VP Pisces Nov 2018 #50

But VP would be much more doable. Harris/Beto 2020 Wintryjade Nov 2018 #58

I won't be mad at that ticket. I WILL TAKE IT! In It to Win It Nov 2018 #61

Good. I'd rather see him keep building in Texas. fishwax Nov 2018 #68

He can accomplish that with a Presidential run. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #69

A presidential run will take him outside of texas for a huge chunk of the next two years fishwax Nov 2018 #75

Besides the "Big John" commercial, I've never seen Cornyn campaign - LOL LeftInTX Nov 2018 #83

They were playing attack ads against Beto...in Atlanta, GA ecstatic Nov 2018 #72

We can not afford to waste Beto StuckInTexas Nov 2018 #73

Agreed! Honestly, I believe he'll be wasting his time in Texas... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #82

Vice president maybe. SweetieD Nov 2018 #74

Doesn't rule him out for VP, though book_worm Nov 2018 #84

That only applied if he won the Senate seat in 2018 Gothmog Nov 2018 #87

I expect after several months of kicking around El Paso he'll get the itch again Alhena Nov 2018 #90

The guy lost his race. LisaL Nov 2018 #99