Beto O'Rourke 2020

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Takeaways From the First Democratic Debate
Takeaways From the 
First Democratic Debate
DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
Jun 27, 2019 1:55 AM CDT

Takeaways From the First Democratic Debate

Julian Castro had breakout moment, analysts say

(Newser) - With no fewer than 20 candidates debating over two nights, a lot of Democrats are seeking a breakout moment—and on Wednesday night, it was Julian Castro who got one, according to the New York Times , which declares him the winner of the first 10-candidate debate in Miami. The former...

First Democratic Debate Kicks Off
Democrats Clash on
Health Care, Immigration
DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
Jun 26, 2019 9:18 PM CDT

Democrats Clash on Health Care, Immigration

10 candidates take stage in first night of debates

(Newser) - The first of two 10-candidate Democratic debates kicked off in Miami at 9pm Eastern Wednesday—and Elizabeth Warren got off to a strong start. The Washington Post reports that the senator was able to go straight to her stump speech when she got the first question of the night, about...

Reintroducing: Beto O&#39;Rourke
Beto Tries to Get
His Groove Back
May 12, 2019 8:45 AM CDT

Beto Tries to Get His Groove Back

With early buzz fading, candidate hopes to gain new momentum with 'reintroduction'

(Newser) - Beto O'Rourke barreled into the 2020 presidential race with breakneck energy and a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants campaign style that saw him leap atop tables to address overflow crowds with the organic, off-the-cuff candor that had made him a Texas sensation. But since his mid-March campaign launch, the AP reports that the...

Beto O’Rourke Reveals His Numbers

The former Texas representative is doing well, but it's hard to compare

(Newser) - Beto O'Rourke's campaign is hauling in the bucks—but his relatively late entry in the race makes it unclear who's leading the financial pack, the New York Times reports. O'Rourke's campaign says he raised $9.4 million from 218,000 contributions during the first 18...

Beto Tops All Candidates in First-Day Fundraising

Campaign reports pulling in $6.1M, just ahead of Bernie Sanders

(Newser) - When he ran against Ted Cruz for the Senate, Beto O'Rourke generated a huge amount of support from grass-roots fundraising. As a presidential candidate, he appears to be starting off the same way. O'Rourke's campaign said Monday he had raised $6.1 million in the first 24...

Beto O'Rourke Line Sparks First Dem Friction

"Man, I'm just born to be in it," he said

(Newser) - Back when he was still just teasing a presidential run, Beto O'Rourke told Vanity Fair he was "born to be in" the race, the AP reports. Now that he's campaigning to far greater media attention and much larger crowds than many Democrats who've been competing longer,...

Beto Apologizes for Teen Writings, Remarks on Wife

O'Rourke says criticism toward him was 'right on'

(Newser) - Democratic presidential contender Beto O'Rourke on Friday acknowledged making mistakes as a teen and as a candidate, responding to criticism of his campaign rhetoric toward his wife, as well as writings he produced online when he was young. During a taping of the Political Party Live podcast in Cedar...

Beto Video Sparks Spoof on His Hands, Wife's 'Gaze'

Presidential contender was definitely animated in his announcement clip

(Newser) - Beto O'Rourke is running for president —and a conversation on what the New York Times calls "an age-old trope in American political theater" has been rebooted. That trope would be the "silent, supportive wife," inspired by his spouse, Amy, in the video announcing O'Rourke'...

Trump: O'Rourke Has 'Crazy' Hand Movements

Democrat says he wants to 'rise above pettiness'

(Newser) - If President Trump faces Beto O'Rourke in the general election, he apparently has two lines of attack ready: The Texan's hands and name. The president mocked the Democrat, who announced his candidacy in a video Thursday, for moving his hands too much, Politico reports. "I've never...

5 Quick Takes on Beto&#39;s Decision
Beto O'Rourke
Faces One
Big Problem
OPINION
Mar 14, 2019 8:36 AM CDT

Beto O'Rourke Faces One Big Problem

He lacks 'an actual reason to run,' writes one skeptical observer

(Newser) - Beto is in . Some quick takes on how the candidacy of 46-year-old Beto O'Rourke—watch his announcement here —is being received:
  • One problem: The former Texas congressman has a lot going for him, writes Josh Voorhees at Slate , including a devoted base of supporters thanks to his near
...

Beto Is Running for President: 'Man, I'm Just Born to Be in It'

He confirms his candidacy via text message

(Newser) - Beto O'Rourke, who said weeks ago that he had made a decision on running for president in 2020, has now decided to share that decision with the world. The Democrat confirmed in a text message to El Paso station KTSM that he plans to enter the race, saying his...

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