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madville

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22. If I had to predict it today I'd say

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Nov 15, 2021, 09:29 PM

Nov 2021

Beto 46% to Abbott 52%.

The wild card is what is Matthew McConaughey going to do. He likely would beat Beto in the primary, or take votes from him if he runs as an independent.

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O'Rourke launches bid for Texas governor [View all] demmiblue Nov 2021 OP

I'll back Beto . . ... Lovie777 Nov 2021 #1

Same here - but Abbott will just cheat him (again) peppertree Nov 2021 #21

That's not fair! Yesterday I got an email from him saying he would have a special announcement.... George II Nov 2021 #2

. TexasTowelie Nov 2021 #6

Yeah LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2021 #3

+1 dalton99a Nov 2021 #4

Go Beto LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2021 #5

Three days in South Texas should be a good way to shore up some votes in the Hispanic community. TexasTowelie Nov 2021 #7

Most excellent news! Bayard Nov 2021 #8

Sadly, voter suppression, will keep rethugs childfreebychoice Nov 2021 #9

There are enough Democrats in Texas to close this deal. lees1975 Nov 2021 #10

Not a fan of Beto for Texas but I wish him well IF he wins the primary Polybius Nov 2021 #11

Just curious... Why not? I do think this time will be different though. Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #15

Cruz is a lot less popular than Abbott Jose Garcia Nov 2021 #16

Really? I haven't seen any polls. It might be a toss-up for me Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #19

Because he's way too far to the left for Texas Polybius Nov 2021 #17

Well the good news is that the people Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #18

Well they'll know about the "Hell yes, we're gonna take your AR-15, your AK-47..." Polybius Nov 2021 #20

Oooof greenjar_01 Nov 2021 #12

Ah, yes! ShazzieB Nov 2021 #13

Go Beto!!! Yes. Good organization he's already called me for money today! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2021 #14

If I had to predict it today I'd say madville Nov 2021 #22