Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
Sat Apr 1, 2017, 09:24 PM Apr 2017

Ex-punk rocker challenges Ted Cruz for Senate

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-politics-idUSKBN1722Q9

A punk rocker-turned-congressman from Texas announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ted Cruz on Friday, making him the first prominent Democrat to challenge the former presidential candidate.

Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke, a Spanish-speaking, Irish-American representing a predominantly Latino district that includes the border city of El Paso, is considered a long shot in the Republican-dominated state, analysts said.

But O'Rourke's outsider credentials are expected to add flair to the 2018 Senate race in Texas, where a Democrat has not won a state-wide election in more than 20 years. Beto is short for his name in Spanish, Roberto.

"This is Cruz's to win. He has got a national fundraising network so he will have all the money in the world," said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Ex-punk rocker challenges Ted Cruz for Senate (Original Post) steve2470 Apr 2017 OP
"This is Cruz's to win." Jane Austin Apr 2017 #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ex-punk rocker challenges...