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LuvNewcastle

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5. He must be clean because if there was any sort of dirt on him,

Mon Nov 19, 2018, 09:09 AM

Nov 2018

Cruz would have used it against him. I don't know what the guy has done in his life, though. Seems like his resume is kind of light. He'd probably make a good VP pick for Warren.

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'He's Barack Obama, but white': Beto O'Rourke blows up the 2020 Democratic primary [View all] DonViejo Nov 2018 OP

... LexVegas Nov 2018 #1

Still in jcgoldie Nov 2018 #2

I am not from TX. How could he bring out more of the Hispanic vote? lunasun Nov 2018 #28

I think it's a combination of good policy (more socioecomics, less bigotry) and personality politics sandensea Nov 2018 #64

Because he was born in El Paso, and... MicaelS Nov 2018 #105

I also haven't seen the specific stats on turnout jcgoldie Nov 2018 #116

He and his wife are fully bilingual TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #137

I think he did improve Democrats performance among Hispanic voters compared to 6 years ago Bucky Nov 2018 #146

That's the beauty of Beto. I see him as someone who can reinvigorate the Obama coalition. Kahuna7 Nov 2018 #94

Please run Beto! ananda Nov 2018 #3

I think Kamala Harris/Beto is a superb ticket Celerity Nov 2018 #4

IMO they would be an unbeatable ticket. True_Blue Nov 2018 #19

Nope LakeArenal Nov 2018 #46

Well not argued Bucky Nov 2018 #147

I agree. Unbeatable. Awesome in the contradiction of each other. I think it is perfect. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #115

He must be clean because if there was any sort of dirt on him, LuvNewcastle Nov 2018 #5

What Cruz brought up in the race NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #12

If that's all they could dig up against him, LuvNewcastle Nov 2018 #30

He didn't leave the scene. Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #59

This is one Texan that would be on board with that. DFW Nov 2018 #6

This time in 2006? karynnj Nov 2018 #72

Agreed, the 2004 speech gave him a huge boost DFW Nov 2018 #89

Beto reminds me of all the Kennedy Bros, but RFK the most. nt Kahuna7 Nov 2018 #99

Similar hair, but far more outgoing. DFW Nov 2018 #119

I really wasn't talking about appearance, but oookay. I was Kahuna7 Nov 2018 #123

i want my prez candidate to be battle tested... samnsara Nov 2018 #7

You'll start seeing them in February 2020 if he runs BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #87

Austin American-Statesman: Why Beto O'Rourke may be headed toward run for president dalton99a Nov 2018 #8

BTW the article title is a bit cringe-worthy but... jcgoldie Nov 2018 #9

Yeah, I don't like the title either Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #25

Nope. ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #10

I'm game! In It to Win It Nov 2018 #11

If Kamala Harris runs, are we going to say "She's like Barack Obama, only a woman"? NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #13

Not at all. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #16

It seems to me that they are making reference to Beto's charisma jcgoldie Nov 2018 #17

They are Horse with no Name Nov 2018 #70

Agree. His race has nothing to do with the comparison. nt Kahuna7 Nov 2018 #100

Then why refer to his race at all? EffieBlack Nov 2018 #141

+ It is all very cringey lunasun Nov 2018 #20

it makes me cringe as well NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #22

I mean duh... jcgoldie Nov 2018 #23

No one is the next anyone.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #49

She reminds me more of Bobby Kennedy Bucky Nov 2018 #148

No, because it's not true Renew Deal Nov 2018 #152

"If 2+24, are we going to say everything equals four?" LanternWaste Nov 2018 #163

Run Beto Run crazycatlady Nov 2018 #14

+1 jcgoldie Nov 2018 #21

Looks like you put some thought into it unlike a few intellectually lazy folks here BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #104

He's really not, 'Barack Obama but white." violetpastille Nov 2018 #15

+1000. Kind of Blue Nov 2018 #43

Oh, that's just a thing people say Bucky Nov 2018 #149

Your reply is suitable for framing or gift giving. violetpastille Nov 2018 #157

More subtle racism from the Republican-supporting Politico. LonePirate Nov 2018 #18

Shame on Politico for using the direct quote of a Democratic bundler in the story's headline! DonViejo Nov 2018 #34

I'd like to see a more nuanced approach to 2nd Amendment issues appal_jack Nov 2018 #24

Good post but I'm glad he supports the assault weapons ban jcgoldie Nov 2018 #26

I'm here as a pro-RKBA progressive appal_jack Nov 2018 #36

Also, Constitutional principles are, by necessity, broad. appal_jack Nov 2018 #121

So you are saying that what exactly the 2nd amendment protects is a matter of interpretation jcgoldie Nov 2018 #124

I'm saying that Court-interpretations stretch things quite far already. appal_jack Nov 2018 #132

You are obviously a gun enthusiast jcgoldie Nov 2018 #133

I agree with you for a National run, but it wasn't a good move in Texas Polybius Nov 2018 #164

Any talk of gun bans IMO loses us votes that we might get..... USALiberal Nov 2018 #33

Exactly. Thanks! appal_jack Nov 2018 #38

"we cannot collect all the assault rifles out there already." jcgoldie Nov 2018 #41

So door to door collect banned weapons? That will go well. Nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #45

You offer incentives for people to give them up jcgoldie Nov 2018 #48

Ha ha... incentives... LakeArenal Nov 2018 #53

We are talking about assault rifles jcgoldie Nov 2018 #54

No one is going to collect assault rifles either. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #58

Murder is banned now, so that seems to be working..... USALiberal Nov 2018 #50

Lol jcgoldie Nov 2018 #51

So why do other countries that actually have guns not have our level of mass shooting? Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2018 #67

Bingo Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #44

Why does it lose us votes? marlakay Nov 2018 #136

Not according to polls...in fact a number of new people with an NRA 'F' won. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #153

cult of personality doesn't do it for me. octoberlib Nov 2018 #27

I think he might lose too. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #32

Brown has zero chance to break out of the field you mentioned. BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #85

Trump had no legislative accomplishments crazycatlady Nov 2018 #42

Trump won. Beto didn't and I'm not convinced octoberlib Nov 2018 #63

Biden/Beto mainstreetonce Nov 2018 #29

My secret wish.... LakeArenal Nov 2018 #56

Joe could excite rallies the was Trump does. mainstreetonce Nov 2018 #117

A huge plus for me... LakeArenal Nov 2018 #122

I don't see how Beto can run because he lost...Pres. Obama was a sitting Senator. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #31

+1 octoberlib Nov 2018 #35

Thank You! Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #37

There are some who compare him to Lincoln (talk about setting up a guy to fail) when he lost to 33taw Nov 2018 #39

I see many in the party looking for a savior as I have said before...there is no such thing. If Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #76

Yes. A thousand times, yes. violetpastille Nov 2018 #80

Thank you! Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #150

Yep. BadgerMom Nov 2018 #57

Disagree.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #61

I just don't agree. He more than likely will not deliver his home state. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #74

When was the last time we won TX in a presidential race? getagrip_already Nov 2018 #79

if we don't win Texas, it doesn't matter how much better we do. I would pick a candidate for Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #151

lest I remind you..... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #156

He won very narrowly and his elections was a trifecta of unrepeatable shit which should Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #158

that's fine.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #159

He ran against another NYer, so that's different Polybius Nov 2018 #166

of course it matters...... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #167

It wouldn't be as bad if he runs against, say, Greg Abbott and loses TX Polybius Nov 2018 #168

lets just look at another example getagrip_already Nov 2018 #169

So don't worry about it? BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #86

How long do you think your talking point would last if he won in Iowa or NH? BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #96

I like Beto. He has similarities to Pres. Obama, but I don't like the comparison ecstatic Nov 2018 #40

WEll said. Ne Adrahil Nov 2018 #69

Tell me I am wrong...since no one can prove me wrong... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #47

Every Democratic presidential nominee Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #62

Playing the percentages that's probably due to change BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #90

the party lines are clear.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #65

I'm not committing yet for 2020, but: Dale Neiburg Nov 2018 #52

I can hear the screams.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #55

Excuse me? Big Bernie "bot", though I prefer the term supporter here. Beto is the best Autumn Nov 2018 #73

Agree. Even if he's not 100% as progressive as Bernie, he has great.. mvd Nov 2018 #142

As the keynote speaker in 2004, Obama had more public exposure when he ran in 2008 brooklynite Nov 2018 #60

that's nonesense.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #66

The average Democratic Primary voter (not in Texas) doesn't frequent political blogs... brooklynite Nov 2018 #109

still not true..... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #113

That is why I had no idea who Barack Obama was when I was in the Army JonLP24 Nov 2018 #134

My goodness Cosmocat Nov 2018 #108

I think he could be the Trump-killer. Adrahil Nov 2018 #68

He's a great guy, but he's not running in 2020. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2018 #71

Can I get the winning numbers for the next powerball drawing? BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #93

This talk is just silly. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #75

+1 dembotoz Nov 2018 #77

I guess we'll find out if he runs won't we? BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #91

Someone who is more battle tested. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #92

I like Joe, but his time has passed..... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #114

Biden isn't boring... Small-Axe Nov 2018 #118

Joe is already 75 years old..... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #125

We'll see. Joe Biden looks quite fit to me. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #127

He just seems tired lately.... getagrip_already Nov 2018 #130

Call For Beto to Run in 2020, Please SIGN THE FOLLOWING PETITION *********************************** iDOcareDoyou Nov 2018 #78

If a candidate has to be "persuaded" or octoberlib Nov 2018 #83

Too soon. Lets get the Congress properly targeted first. How about Beto runs for Cornyn's seat? marble falls Nov 2018 #111

How about he does what he thinks is right for him? BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #120

How about putting the nation first. Just saying. We've got plenty of time to pull hair over POTUS. marble falls Nov 2018 #126

Oh lord BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #128

For me, I'm not certain about anything or anybody yet. If Beto shines in the debates and polls well octoberlib Nov 2018 #160

So you're annoyed by the attention he's getting BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #162

a simple answer is 'NO' Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #154

Biden-Harris LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #81

If Beto wins obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2018 #82

Abso-freakin-lutely! Kahuna7 Nov 2018 #95

He has as good a chance as any andym Nov 2018 #84

This is the only rational response in the entire thread IMO BannonsLiver Nov 2018 #98

So everyone who disagrees with you is irrational? Small-Axe Nov 2018 #112

I was thinking about this very thing this morning. Looking back at the midterms, Vinca Nov 2018 #88

Ignoring Trump is an awesome litmus test that most candidates would fail Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #97

Beto's showing in the Texas race says it all. He came darn close to ousting Cruz. Vinca Nov 2018 #101

Just get the WH out of the hands of Nazis, I dont care who you do it with. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #102

People are looking for someone who speaks with honestly and passion janterry Nov 2018 #103

Cringeworthy title... But go figure. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2018 #106

It's unclear if he'd take more votes from Biden or Bernie. Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #107

So in other words, he's Bill circa 1992? Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #110

I think he's a lot more liberal than Bill was in 1992... jcgoldie Nov 2018 #129

I want someone who has won a state wide election. Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #131

Unpopular in the US or unpopular in Texas? JonLP24 Nov 2018 #135

I would prefer that too, but there's a first time for everything TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #138

This is going to be one of the ugliest primaries we have ever seen madville Nov 2018 #139

No, he's not EffieBlack Nov 2018 #140

He has already clearly said he isn't running. LBM20 Nov 2018 #143

I'd consider voting for him. musicblind Nov 2018 #144

O'Rourke/Biden bhikkhu Nov 2018 #145

He'll win in a landslide; you don't need to be a genius to see that AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #155

Pass Just a Weirdo Nov 2018 #161

He needs to run. This is our guy. gldstwmn Nov 2018 #165