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Democratic Primaries

TexasTowelie

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5. No, Beto was not guaranteed a victory.

Reply to Tiggeroshii (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 14, 2019, 09:08 PM

Aug 2019

Cornyn is considered to be more popular in Texas than Ted Cruz so you are incorrect with your assumption that his chances of winning the Senate seat are better than the Democratic presidential nomination.

Beto knew what he was doing and people need to stop playing armchair quarterback with the suggestion that he should withdraw.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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O'Rourke resuming presidential run with 'major' Texas speech [View all] left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 OP

I dont count any one out..I never heard of Bill Clinton before our state caucus.. samnsara Aug 2019 #1

Darn. I was hoping it would be an announcement for Senate Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #2

I bet you were hoping that. TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #3

If true, that would be wonderful. Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #4

No, Beto was not guaranteed a victory. TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #5

Well once he starts polling above 5%, I'll be convinced. Until then, he has neither the public Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #6

Even if Beto is not elected for any office in 2020, TexasTowelie Aug 2019 #8

THANK YOU Skittles Aug 2019 #7