CNN to host Beto O'Rourke town hall May 21: Updated with a Livestream link

[MustLoveBeagles]

Last edited Wed May 22, 2019, 11:02 PM - Edit history (7)

Just as a reminder:

Washington (CNN)Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will speak at a CNN town hall at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 21.

CNN's Dana Bash will moderate the town hall from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

O'Rourke, a former Texas congressman who lost a high-profile Senate race to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz last year, announced his long-anticipated presidential campaign in March.

He enjoyed a strong launch, raising $6.1 million on his first day in the race and calling for the national hierarchy "to be broken apart" at his first rally in his hometown of El Paso. But a CNN poll last month of Democratic or Democratic-leaning independent voters shows O'Rourke in fifth place with 6% -- a drop from 13% in the previous poll.

Edited to add a link to the article https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/13/politics/beto-orourke-cnn-town-hall/index.html

[left-of-center2012]

1. I'll watch

I keep hoping he gets more 'traction'.

I liked him as a Senate candidate, but he seems lost in the 22+ for President.

[W_HAMILTON]

2. He purposefully started off his campaign by reaching out to voters directly and avoiding big media.

Now that he is doing more appearances, I imagine the voters will take to him the same way they did Buttigieg once they saw more of him.

[Indygram]

3. I've watched every one of his town halls for about two months

And he is always very, very well received. He has the perfect balance of being incredibly intelligent, really knowing issues and the actual history related to the issues, having sensible, do-able ideas and the ability to motivate/inspire/excite people to action. Add to that the way he listens and hears and includes everyone in the solution and he is just something so special. Every once in awhile someone who asks a question will bring up an issue or idea where he could either learn more or the person has a good idea and he actually gets their info and really gets back to them to get their input. I've never seen a more sincere and authentic candidate other than Jimmy Carter.

[RLG]

4. I think he's doing it his way plus using the MSM on his own terms.

Plus, there's the HBO documentary next week.

[MustLoveBeagles]

5. It's a big field and we have a lot of great candidtates

I really hope this townhall and the debates help him.

[Indygram]

6. Who is watching?

It's going to be awesome!

[MustLoveBeagles]

7. Unfortunatly I can't

I don't have DirectTV anymore. I may post a link later on.

[Indygram]

8. Bummer...he's doing awesome

The audience loves him.

[dalton99a]

9. Yep, he's doing a bang-up job

Very clear and thoughtful responses - the impeachment question was excellent

[Indygram]

10. Yes, it's one home run after another

I'm so proud to be a supporter.

[dalton99a]

15. There was method behind all that hectic travel doing townhalls all over the country since March

He gained valuable experience at the ground level listening to people

[MustLoveBeagles]

11. I'm watching now

He's killin it!

[Indygram]

12. Yes, he is!

He has been absolutely perfect so far.

[wildflower]

13. Just saw his answer on health care

He's good.

[Indygram]

14. #CNNTownHall is trending...woo hoo

Very positive comments on twitter other than the obvious Russian and MAGA trolls and bots posting that Beto is a furry, lol.

[MustLoveBeagles]

17. I'm glad

He deserves some positive publicity for a change.

[Indygram]

18. Standing Ovation baby

That audience LOVES him!

[dalton99a]

19. He clearly struck a chord

big time

[RLG]

20. He was awesome!

For those detractors who say he isn't "intelligent enough" nor "can think fast on his feet", I hope tonight's town hall ends that talk.

[dalton99a]

21. +1. A guy who raised $80M and an army of volunteers and put the fear of God in Texas Republicans

I wouldn't call him dumb, slow, or lazy

[RLG]

23. Some in here were calling him that.

nt

[JI7]

26. some people think the only things that are happening are whatever is gossiped about by 24 hour

news pundits .

[Indygram]

22. I love the Town Hall for America addition to his website!

That's such a great idea!

[dalton99a]

24. The troll factory in St. Petersburg is very busy tonight

They're defacing every Beto thread in social media with stupid shit - the automation is noticeable

[Indygram]

25. Let me guess...

"Beto is a furry!" and "Beto eats dirt!" are the two I saw the most, lol.

They are so dumb, lol.

[dalton99a]

27. And now "Beto should stay in Texas"

and of course "Beto has no government experience", "Beto is not a Road Scholar", "Beto doesn't know how to say 'duck confit' in twelve languages" etc. etc.

Same old shit

[Indygram]

28. The media pundits will all be in love with him again tomorrow

And then he will shoot up fast in the polls.

[MustLoveBeagles]

30. Does anyone know where to find a link to last night's Town Hall?

[Indygram]

31. There are a few long parts of it

on YouTube but I didn't see one in full.

[dalton99a]

32. Here is one:

[MustLoveBeagles]

33. Thank you

I'll post it in my OP.