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peggysue2

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5. Yes!

Reply to RandySF (Reply #4)

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:28 PM

Feb 2019

And if he runs for Prez, we'll see an uptick in negative Beto-stories and memes generated by the Sanders' campaign. Because believe in him or not, Beto O'Rourke hit the ground as a rock star among the same demographic that the Sanders' campaign needs to capture. The first round of negative bombs were launched when the excited speculation about a Beto run first started.

If he commits? Expect never-ending fireworks.

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

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O'Rourke supporters build student network ahead of possible White House bid [View all] Eugene Feb 2019 OP

Beto is a good guy. IluvPitties Feb 2019 #1

I like Beto, Amy, Liz, Joe, Bernie, Kamala, Hortense.... Dennis Donovan Feb 2019 #2

I agree. Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2019 #3

That's a chunk of Bernie's 2016 base. RandySF Feb 2019 #4

Yes! peggysue2 Feb 2019 #5

Warren, Beto (if he runs), Brown (if he runs) and others are going to cut into Bernie's support. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #6

I suspect the support for Beto among younger voters in Texas will be mirrored nationwide dalton99a Feb 2019 #7

Beto would be a great candidate Gothmog Feb 2019 #8