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(43,115 posts)16. Beto has such a sense of timing and presence
Beto drew a line in the sand there. Citizens are outraged, and Beto was there for them. Bravely. No, make that BRAVELY.
Politically, Abbott is hated by elements of the population nationwide for his abortion rigging antics. That is very hard for a state politician to do, to wreak havoc nationwide. Abbott's cold demeanor surrounded by goons says he his afraid of losing in November, and now that graphic is out and will color everything he does. Abbott didn't face the challenge. He let his underlings do it. He is damaged goods at this point, I doubt he has upside from here, the only question is can he hang on long enough to prevent a loss in November.
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Democrats need to learn to kick ass like the old time democrats did! They all need to get like Beto!
RKP5637
May 2022
#14
I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell n/t
hibbing
May 2022
#18
Don't know if it will ever happen, but I would love to have him as my President.
Ferrets are Cool
May 2022
#15
...but, it had to have pissed off Abbot because the press followed Beto.
Frustratedlady
May 2022
#17
The three just needed to extend all fingers and say seig hiel Hitler or Trump . There both the
geretogo
May 2022
#38
As a Texan and having seen Beto up close several times I have to say he really is that great.
flying_wahini
May 2022
#43