Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke shakes up Senate race with Cruz

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — If elections were decided by viral videos and fawning media profiles, Democrat Beto O'Rourke would win Texas' Senate race in a landslide.

Video of the candidate defending NFL players' right to protest during the national anthem had been viewed by millions even before NBA star LeBron James called it a "must-watch." Another of O'Rourke, a three-term congressman, cruising through a Whataburger parking lot on a skateboard is almost as popular, increasing the onetime punk rocker's already considerable street cred.

National magazines are suggesting he could be a Democratic vice-presidential pick in 2020 — or even a White House contender, a la a young Barack Obama. Sure, O'Rourke may lose to incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, the argument goes, but just staying competitive in Texas, which hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office in nearly a quarter century, would still further boost his political star.

The White House is taking notice. President Donald Trump tweeted that he plans to stage "a major rally" for Cruz in October. Help from the president was long unthinkable in a race that for months looked like a Cruz cakewalk.

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[MyOwnPeace]

1. He deserves our help!

I've donated (and I'm in Pennsylvania!) because he represents what we SHOULD have in our government!
Besides, I'd love to see "Lying Ted" going down and out!!

[Mystery sage]

3. Agreed and we have to do all we can

Because trump/Miller are removing Mexicans no matter if they were legal or not by the time of the Election They may not vote because they want to stay in America.

So we need as many people as possible just tip the scales here.

Sorry for super negative Just posting the reality here.

[raging moderate]

2. "fawning media profiles" ? Really?

It's more like straightforward factual media profiles, but for a candidate with a stellar record.

[duforsure]

4. People I know are running from Ted Cruz

Anyone who lies as much as he does is corrupt, and I expect that to catch up to lying Ted Cruz soon, as more is exposed about him, and what all he's done.

[ananda]

5. Go Beto!

GOTV

[Gothmog]

6. This makes me smile

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[Gothmog]

7. Great editorial from one of my son's classmates

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