Beto O'Rourke's Fight To Take Down Ted Cruz (HBO)

Texas Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke is hoping to defeat Sen. Ted Cruz - and end a 30-year streak of statewide losses for his party - by taking his grassroots-driven campaign to every single one of Texas’ 254 counties, including the deep-red ones that Democrats have ignored for decades.
“I don't know if I'm going to win more votes than the last Democrat who ran in those counties, but I know that not enough Democrats have been showing up in those counties in the first place,” he told VICE News in an interview on the road in the middle of a seven-stop day on the campaign trail last month.
“And they haven't been reflecting the needs of those counties in what they say on the campaign trail.”
But for all he says he’s looking to reflect the needs of those voters, when he visits seven Republican-leaning rural counties across West Texas on a Saturday in February, he doesn’t moderate his liberal profile on a range of issues. During a stop in Brown County - which voted for Trump by 86 percent - he touts his support for an assault weapons ban. In Parker County, where Trump won 82 percent of the vote, he’s unapologetically pro-choice.
Running as a liberal is a tough task in a state Republicans have won statewide every election cycle since 1994.
But Texas’ demographic shifts - towards a younger, more diverse electorate - suggest it’s just a matter of time until Democrats take back the state. And O’Rourke believes the grassroots energy behind his campaign - which has helped him outraise Cruz over the past four months of the race - coupled with frustration among Republicans with Cruz and Trump’s performance in office could make this cycle different for Democrats.
“I think there's some energy around the things that we're concerned about - this idea that we build a wall...this incitement of fear about Muslims,” he said.
But O’Rourke added: “There's a lot more energy-I think you saw it tonight around the things that people want to do, that they're excited for,” like raising the minimum wage and passing immigration reform.
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[@VICENews]

“They haven't been reflecting the needs of those counties in what they say on the campaign trail.” O'Rourke told VICE News. WATCH More on politics here: bit.ly/2FYHkLD

[@miniena7774]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[@1MicrosoftCPU]

0:58 Arrested TWICE for bulgalry and drunk driving, well you know who i'm voting for now.,.,.

[@harlandfriendofgod6108]

VICE news: I LOVE TED CRUZ; he might win president of the USA some day! His opponent was arrested 2 times of possible DUI charges (Cruz' opponent) ; I like this man here; he smells good; but CRUZ puts billions of help in the hands of the Texas citizens; Cruz gets resutls; I love Cruz.

[@tinasan3870]

Well Hell !!!! He jumped a fence when he was a teenager and drove drunk 20 years ago. Nothing since then. Call the Harper Valley PTA !!!!!!

[@patrickmartin890]

Who cares what what O'Rourke did 20 years ago! Trump thinks women are a commodity that you can buy! I would never vote for pouty ass Ted Cruz.Incase you forgot about the 2016 Republican primary elections.

[@DrSourPurp]

We can thank Bernie Sanders for starting the major push of people running campaigns without super pacs.

[@andrewsnyder8349]

He still receives millions from out of state contributions. Doesn’t sound like a grass roots revival to me.

[@rudy_4ier]

Andrew Snyder Very easily fact-checked fabrication. So which do you lack, honesty or intelligence?

[@phillipgonzalez9574]

He is heavily funded by Soros

[@Andy-km1xp]

Phillip Gonzalez prove it

[@xyzsame4081]

Yes FELLOW CITIZENS who care about what is going on in Texas, too. As opposed to the contributions of very, very few very rich individuals (from Texas doing biz in Texas or not and plenty from outside) who try to BUY elections. The Texan representatives vote MOST OF THE TIME on matters that concern ALL of the U.S. . I do not find it unethical if _regular CITIZENS_ from other States want to help out this campaign and give their MODEST CONTRIBUTION. And the Ted Cruz campaign can try to activiate such grassroots support from other states as well (but they will not get it, they chase the Big Money. The same corporate donors that ALSO finance the Corporate Dems btw) It reflects the will of the people. (For instance that he runs w/o Super pacs, or gun control, or allowing abortions, or healthcare)

[@ronaldmcdonaldtrump4446]

Like seriously who looks at ted cruz and says "im going to vote for this man"

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Ronald McDonald Trump you are one to talk

[@eddiegaytan236]

Ted Cruz has good policies?

[@OsirisIxchel]

I'm not sure Ted Cruz is a vampire but .....

[@ShortstackAfficianado]

Frank Herrera You're attacking your own team xD Nice one

[@OsirisIxchel]

You don't remember George Bush leaving out the back door of the white house with 3 wars on the credit card, the banks failing en mass, the Savings and loan debacle, the automotive industry bail out, millions of people losing their homes and money, the country on the precipice of a complete depression ? No one whether Republican or Democrat believed Obama could prevent a depression. That he did was just short of a miracle. The very people Trump derided Hillary for even speaking to at Goldman Sachs sit in Trump's cabinet. This is the United States of Amnesia. James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence for 7 years is saying Donald Trump is only in power because another country illegally installed him. This is the biggest story in the history of the United States. Four former Trump advisers, 13 Russian nationals, three Russian companies, one California man, and one London-based lawyer are under investigation and of these people (including three former Trump aides) have already pleaded guilty.

[@malenotyalc]

I went to his townhall in Texarkana and all I can say is I left respecting Beto. I have no respect for Ted Cruz.

[@TheLindafoxcat]

Have you voted for republican candidates in the past?

[@juliovelez8103]

I know what you mean. How can someone respect Ted Cruz when he doesn't even respect himself. Trump blasted his familiy and all he did was suck his nuts.

[@vam2276]

Beto is such a joke. He will vote for crazy policies like Pelosi and Schumer. Do not vote for Beto.

[@FosterC144]

julio velez Perhaps because insults aside, you have to work together to achieve a political goal despite personal differences? If you were in a war, and your comrade called you and your family scumbags...and you were in enemy territory, would you brawl with the man and give away your position? Or let it go and follow your orders? A drastic analogy. But same point What you call spineless I call admirable. This man had every reason to fight him, but personal hatred aside, he worked with him and not against him; because the vision of the future outweighs the vision of the present. you salute the rank. Not the man. That is discipline. Being a leader requires that discipline and patience

[@lpfan091989]

I live in Texas, so he sounds like a breath of fresh air at his approach. He seems well spoken and thoughtful guy. Definitely will look to see him go up against Cruz whom I can't stand. Hope Beto can win and make a difference.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

He's a radical open borders leftists.

[@lpfan091989]

Agtsmirnoff I'm not going to debate with you man. If you mean radical for doing a grassroots approach then yeah I'll take over a corporate politician any day.

[@zacharyjohnson4307]

Well I live in his county and he was a terrible rep, promised things he never delivered on and forgot as soon as he won his seat. He will lose as he should, the man never pushed weed legalization and even supported gun control bills. Let him lose for daring to promise freedoms then push for state control of citizens constitutional rights as soon as he wins instead.

[@emotionscomeandgo]

This guy is a joke. The primary numbers prove it. Ted cruz=2x beta male. Now imagine a general election where republicans are fired up... And ready to show up.

[@poolplayerpoolplayer7430]

lpfan091989 don't be silly!! Keep Texas red. Haven't you seen what liberal's like him have done to Europe

[@susiedupuy9532]

One thing that makes him different than the Republicans is that he is actually from Texas.

[@korbendallas7181]

Lyin Ted Cruz was born in Canada too.... I mean Rafael Edward Cruz.

[@saralawson500]

from Texas? Have you ever been to El Paso?

[@KarinaPrado1111]

It's still Texas - and remember - that part of Texas was once Mexico.

[@napoleonbonaparte7686]

sara lawson whole texas is originally part of mexico..so idiot what are u trying to show here?

[@patriley5080]

@@saralawson500 yeah been there done that. Born there long,ago.

[@narrowlightbulb]

Great man. Takes no corporate or special interest money, and is traveling and listening to every corner of Texas not just the big cities. I really believe he has our interest at heart, even if we don't agree on a few issues I know I can trust him.

[@michaeljacobs8458]

narrowlightbulb WOW sounds like Donald Trumps campaign !

[@surfhappens202]

Michael Jacobs But Donald j duck has autism and he doesn't. See the difference.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

He's taken plenty of money from SOROS

[@alanbrad4564]

Agtsmirnoff Do you have proof? Oh wait, you never have proof...

[@Agtsmirnoff]

Where is your proof that I never have any proof?

[@mynameisjeff2262]

How can he take down the zodiac killer?

[@HiAdrian]

He's no Dexter, he'll end up losing not just the race, but his life. #zodiac

[@od7738]

Twitter Porn?

[@Top_Weeb]

He's gonna break the codes.

[@HEllis-qu5nn]

LMFAO!

[@pixnstix]

O'Rourke is the Zodiac Killer? I would not doubt that. Based on his past, with DUI and felony burglary arrests, I would believe him capable of being a serial killer, too.

[@redsox4life]

I live in Texas. BETO'S GOT MY VOTE IN NOVEMBER!

[@bevo1776]

Right On, Brother! Get INVOLVED. GET FIRED-UP. AND GET TO THE POLLS 6 NOVEMBER! Let's send this carpetbagger Cruz, back to Canada.

[@vam2276]

I live in Texas too and we true Texans will not let a Democrat ruin our state.

[@karlaherrera2625]

Beto isn't even Hispanic, I am a Hispanic and my family came the legal way, you have no idea who is coming. Trump is dumb but he has my respect he actually made changes. Texas alone has the highest rates of unemployment, But of course you don't see that in the news. #FAKENEWS I live close to the border probably everyone in these comments probably are blind aren't you seeing what he is doing he is just telling you what you want to hear. He has 38 million dollars he should be helping people instead of traveling across Texas buying votes from people. People have already been caught trying to rig the system.

[@maybebabyny]

I'm a born and bred Texan and I am telling you the state is ripe for a Blue revolution. People don't realize the state was historically Democrat till the 80's. The people are waking up.

[@Robert-yf1kn]

Maybe Let Mexico take over the state of Texas.

[@dostoyevesky12]

That’s because they were conservative southern democrats. In 1972 Nixon won 66% of the vote in Texas.

[@maybebabyny]

dostoyevesky12 it signaled the beginning of the end although Carter did barely win in 76. I was more so referring to the local political scene statewide. I don't consider the specific history of the Democratic party in the state as fully allied with the Dixiecrats as much as being historically allied with the New Deal movement. Most people would find it shocking that Humphrey carried the state in 1968. My general point is that I think Texas may be poised to recapture its Democratic roots.

[@dostoyevesky12]

I think Texas has had a few outliers which is normal for most states. In 76 Carter won because Ford was very unpopular after Watergate and pardoning Nixon. Also Carter was a Southerner. Ford and Nixon were presiding over Vietnam and one of the worst economies in U.S. history. Ever since Texas' independence from Mexico they have been consistently opposed to a centralized government. I consider Texas to always have been conservative. I think the great depression was a backlash and also helped get in LBJ who later got Humphrey elected. I truly beleive Texas to always have been a conservative anti-big goverment state with a few outliers. I think "Beto" is a truly insidious individual who must be stopped. Please research him and how he used emminent domain to benifit himself and his step father in an emmiennt domain deal.

[@maybebabyny]

dostoyevesky12 I will look into Beto but at this point know nothing about him. I am a little shocked considering his arrest record. Texans don't normally have a lot of tolerance for that. My only disagreement with what you said regarding big government is how strong Texas came out for the New Deal. The State was decimated by the depression and what Roosevelt did to put food on the table went a long way toward cementing that support.

[@senorashish]

I'm getting a strong Obama vibe from him. He reminds me so much of Senator Obama. Hope he wins this fall and unseats Cruz.

[@alexanderwalker3906]

senorashish if anything he’s actually closer to Bernie Sanders in terms of policy but I’d agree that he’s got the charm and charisma of Obama. A pretty good combination if you ask me

[@christinacatalano]

senorashish i LITERALLY thought the exact same thing.

[@kenkirk1986]

how about jfk, bobby and john kerry too!

[@jessicag4422]

senorashish omg that’s exactly what I thought❤️ I even saw him as a possible candidate for presidency in the future.

[@Cocoa.Tresbelle]

My son said tht too 😂🤣😂

[@jeremybr2020]

Speaking as a life long Texan, O'Rourke would be most welcome here. And it's not because I want Texas to become a blue state. I would rather it be a purple state to be honest. Even though I despise everything the Republicans stand for at the moment. I don't think it will always be that way. Parties change over time. And I want to get out of this cycle of IT MUST BE RED or IT MUST BE BLUE. I want my fellow Texans to take each candidate into consideration. And then choose the one they feel best represents their concerns. Maybe that is a Democrat. Maybe it will be a Republican. Maybe a Socialist Democrat. Maybe an independent. And this goes for the rest of the country as well. We need to break free from tribal politics because it is destroying America right now. We can no longer afford to have another President who is in office simply because they were "on our team so I will vote and support them no matter what". We can't have that continue to happen.

[@cwebbhouston]

I like his personality, but just for the fact that he would vote to abolish ICE, he's leans towards open borders, he's pro-choice, he's really not a constitutionalist, and he's admitted that he would vote to impeach Trump, I would not vote for him. Don't get me wrong...Donald is an asshole...but he is the asshole the US needs to fatten the pig economically so to speak in order to enable another quasi-socialist administration to take over in 2024. Beto would be a good candidate in the future (from an economic standpoint, the two platform types have to be cyclical for the country to work). At the end of the day, the country needs to run red, so put your feelings aside and vote with logic and common sense.

[@jeremybr2020]

C Webb I continue to hear this same old tale about how Democrats are for totally open borders. Yet I challenge you to find me one Democrat you has ever stated such a thing. Beto is for immigration reform. He wants to change or get rid of many of the SOPs of ICE. Such as the separating of families. Beto is pro-choice. It is what it is. It's unfortunate that one could have a candidate that they agree with on 99% of what they stand for. But if that one thing is the issue of pro-choice or pro-life, then this one thing will change their entire vote. (Im speaking in generalities here) This last part here is the part that vexes me and annoys the hell out of me. That one could see that Trump is a bad person. He lies constantly. He makes sexist comments. He teeters the line on being a racist. He calls other adults names like a 5th grader. He is not very well read or a good speaker.......etc etc Yet despite all that, WE MUST HAVE HIM AS PRESIDENT TO BOOSTER OUR ECONOMY. I just don't get this. Trump is not some sort of economic mastermind. I guarantee that you could find many people that could do what Trump can do economically while at the same time NOT LYING EVERY DAY! They can do those things while not being a total ass. Now I will debate the fact about how much a President should be getting actual credit for the economic growth (or a failing economy). I think there are so many other factors that go into a complex economic system that effect our growth that has nothing to do with the President. But this is another argument for another day. I think Trump's attacks on our justice system are horrid. The idea that Trump actually believes the DOJ is somehow Trump's personal body guards that he can call on to protect him from investigations or protect other party politicians is deeply frightening. These things alone may warrant impeachment. However I would like to see the end of this Russian investigation. And I want it to be done completely and thoroughly until Mueller believes that he is now finished. Trump and congress needs to stay the hell out of it. PERIOD. After when this is done, then we can truly discuss impeachment IF IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY due to the findings of the investigation.

[@cwebbhouston]

jeremybr2020 -Democrats mask their support for open borders by using policies such as asylum laws as a verbal loophole. Immigration attorneys such as those based out of McAllen, Tx will tell you that the first sentence out of the mouths of those who cross the border is “ I feel that my life or myself and my family’s lives are in danger and that we seek asylum in the United States.” Separation of children…don’t get me started. Let’s just say I frequent the valley quite often and I have seen these false claims of child concentration camps. Most of them are churches, and if you drive by you will see them outside playing soccer. They get three square meals a day and sleeping conditions are just fine. Ask any local in the valley. The photos you see in the media are over-flow holding areas and some of them are from three administrations back. Some families are legit, however some cross using children that are not theirs as a vessel. The entire system is overwhelmed and there are not enough facilities and man power to handle the volume. I was talking to one the guys cleaning my catch this past weekend who told me that most of them end up staying the US and migrating north. Good question...why is it that no another "economic mastermind" stepped up to challenge the other politicians in this last election? Why is it that the US is the only country in the world where people become politicians and get rich, and how do they get rich? (rhetorical question). The president is already wealthy and branded...why would he need more of both? Is he that narcissistic? Why is there this historical resistance against the president? I get the feeling that some folks (with more money than you and I could ever fathom) lost control & $$$...and they are pissed, and I'm not just talking nationally, I'm talking globally. I think reactions speak louder that words sometimes and if you take what is going on overseas, you can almost see a common thread. So it boils down to one simple question...are you a nationalist or a globalist?...I think it's that simple. A president should only get credit for appointing the fed chairman. You can put our inflation on Bernake and Yellen's monetary policies. This last wealth effect was nothing but stimulus packages and bond buying programs...operation twist or whatever they called it. IMHO it will not end well.

[@jeremybr2020]

C Webb Well there is a lot to unpack after reading that. And unfortunately I have to go to work. However I will try to address a few things. I'm not sure how or why you equate the asylum laws to somehow mean that Democrats desire open borders. That is quite the jump there. It is unfortunate that there may be a few that abuse the system as far as using children thats not their own....etc. But if you think that most of these people are not escaping horrible environments that we here in the states couldn't possibly fathom, then you aren't paying attention. You know where else you can get 3 squares a day and fine sleeping conditions? Prison. Yet I would bet that you and most other people would not be content to stay at a place like that if you could help it. And I don't give a rats ass if it is a church or any other nice facility. Taking kids from the parents and transporting the kids thousands of miles across several states and then making it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate the children is fucking wrong. "The president is already wealthy and branded...why would he need more of both?" Holy shit did those words actually just come from you or was that a typo? Are you kidding me with that shit?! Do you honestly think it's only the poor who try and steal money?? No rich person would because they are already rich???? That is the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. And again, if you're not seeing this constant needing of acceptance and praise by Trump on an almost daily basis, then you aren't paying attention. Trump is constantly needing this kind of support. Why the hell do you think he starting campaigning only months after getting elected??!! Something no other President as far as I know, has ever done. He constantly needs the crowds to be cheering his name and repeating the same old shit of "Lock her up!" and "Build that wall". It's pathetic and embarrassing. The only thing that could top the stupidity of that statement above is this one "Is he that narcissistic?" My god man (the man thing is an assumption. If you're female, I apologize) how can you ask such a question? That is laughably ignorant on a level that is astonishing. And Im not sure why those rich people would be so pissed seeing how the big tax cut by Trump benefits them so much. But anyways I got to go to work. Is he that narcissistic? LOLOL You got to be kidding. lol

[@NYCity378]

jeremybr2020 as a liberal I do agree with you!

[@Jexo_FR]

A couple things on his platform include job training programs, infrastructure spending, increasing pell grants for college students and pushing for universal healthcare. I'm not in Texas, but if I was I would definitely vote from him just because of those policy positions.

[@yaimavol]

Too much federal money for college is already responsible for the cost inflation, because they just hand out the money and there is no accountability. College admins can just add more warm bodies at 100K apiece and soak up all that new money and still raise tuition. Beto is f'g clueless.

[@shawndymond1529]

+yaimavol in the past yes, but Obama Admin (if betsy hasn't scrapped it yet) required colleges to post Returns on Investments (ROI) these tracked retention, graduation, and employment/grad school stats of alumni 6 months after graduation, its what got ITT Tech shut down, and some other shady type schools.

[@karenknauf252]

Just vote for the guy!!! I’m from Wisconsin. I’d vote for him in a minute. We need him in the WH

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

Beto is for the People, Ted is for the lobbyists who's willing to donate money for his campaign. We need a politician who serves us the people of Texas, not the interest groups in Washington.🇺🇸

[@theevilmrham9670]

In texas The economy booming The population growing The taxes low The bureaucracy relatively low The employment high I would love for that to happen to my state

[@NYCity378]

Timelessmusic Familymusic ted will take NRA money!!!

[@braydenbaumann4398]

100% agree

[@Dicknballz52]

Open boarder loving, gun hating socialist criminal, not a people's man.

[@fleiva30]

TRue.. Beto-2018

[@ohmigod3339]

He got my vote today! Fingers crossed we turn this seat blue in 2018 & get rid of Cruz!

[@hobosatemylunch2042]

Chunk Yogurt exactly fellow texan! Go cruz

[@ohmigod3339]

As a fellow Texan, I’d love to meet you face to face if you’re in my area and discuss our differences in a calm, respectful and thoughtful manner. It’s much more productive when you have to face your fellow patriotic citizen in person instead of behind the protective and isolating comments section.

[@ohmigod3339]

I’m not sure what you think I disagree about within the bill of rights. If you mean guns you’d be incorrect. I am a gun owner as well as a progressive. I just disagree with Cruz’s politics, and as a patriotic citizen I vote in hopes that my priorities are represented. That’s why we have a legislative branch with state senators and house representative per Article One of our Constitution.

[@ohmigod3339]

Bear Arms Nope. It’s my right to bear. But I do believe that there are things we can and should do to mitigate guns getting into the wrong hands. Otherwise, look at how divided it makes us when I think we can all agree that more can be done to reduce gun violence. That’s so unfortunate to me, because I believe there’s likely more that unites us than divides us. The calls from anti-gun Americans - are different than common sense gun law advocate Americans - are different from the Americans who rail against ANY restriction on gun ownership. There is undoubtedly common ground in there to find, that we can (mostly) all agree to allow compromise, that diminishes the fanatics on either side, and save some lives without taking away our constitutional rights.

[@alexisandrade709]

Cruz is going to win because he is going to protect the 2nd amendment

[@TheFourFats]

never heard of this guy till recently, he does seem to have the ‘it’ factor which is refreshing,

[@bevo1776]

Check out his website... and then spread the word. Beto is GENUINE. (that's how we roll in El Paso)

[@flynscott3475]

I like this guy.

[@poolplayerpoolplayer7430]

Don't trust him!! People like him will ruin Texas with there liberal veiws

[@jordan6049]

poolplayer poolplayer *their

[@michaels9666]

poolplayer poolplayer you don’t know him but attack because of views

[@vam2276]

I don't. I love TED CRUZ!

[@chghfd4946]

He got my vote.

[@generaljellyroll8737]

Pro Beto! Beat Cruz

[@TDK2K]

Texas needs Beto, America needs Beto!

[@PeaceFan1]

Beto is Gonna WIN!!!

[@michaelmejia8678]

As a Texan, I abhor Lyin' Ted Cruz! Anyone but Cruz will do.

[@sillyman7875]

Michael Mejia You don't know anything about cruz

[@michaelmejia8678]

I do. He's my senator, and I have been paying attention to everything he does and says, and he has proven to be nothing but a selfish, lying sleaze-ball who puts his own extreme ideology over country, like when he led the shutdown of the entire government in 2013 to try to kill Obamacare, an effort that had zero chance of passing. Quit assuming you know me, guy from Italy.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Michael Mejia you might get someone worse.

[@gameshowguy2000]

Trust me, I don't know who's worse than Cruz. This guy is much better. Not because he's a Democrat, but he listens to those fed up with what's going on right now (and yes, that includes Republicans).

[@lorelaim3294]

I think people in Texas are lucky to have a guy like Beto running. He seems like a good guy who is genuinely interested in helping the people in his state. If you're going to go vote, Texans-check your voter registration.

[@ciaran6309]

Make Texas great again .Vote O rourke

[@Jlos6]

Let’s turn Texas blue

[@MiikeyLawless]

Justin Fannin or just move to california.

[@chutorakaiken8]

Michael Peretto I love California and lived in two other states, but I love my home state too much to let it rot to the GOP.

[@chutorakaiken8]

Justin Fannin We have great people in Texas. People just nees to be more involved and vote.

[@chutorakaiken8]

*need. Apologies.

[@chrisbacos]

The GOP is dying here in California. Independents will outnumber Republicans in 2019.

[@that1guy335]

What's wrong with Ted Cruz...you know besides everything?

[@mr.e3768]

I agree he's very unlikable but he has good policies. Beto would turn texas into california

[@Andres-mv5bh]

Hes a Genuine Guy. Cheers. BIG UP 915

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

*Laughs hysterically He wasn't praised by his legal teacher, Alan Dershowitz, as one of the most brilliant students he had, like Ted Cruz, who is a Harvard Law Graduate, and was Valedictorian of his High School.

[@Andres-mv5bh]

GreyWolfLeaderTW Wow Mom.

[@sosuapimp8449]

Ted Cruz will win by 15%

[@Venatt1]

I will vote for Beto all the way.

[@sosuapimp8449]

Beto is full of shit,he is too liberal for Texas.He will vote any way Chuck Schumer tells him how to vote

[@matthewwatson9726]

Vote for a real texan not Raphael from Canada

[@imisstoronto3121]

ted cruz isn't canadian. we don't want him.

[@thisbabyboomer]

This guy sounds like the genuine article and we need more of this in politics across this country. I certainly hope he wins...

[@paulinoeugenia2660]

🔵 wave is coming . On Notice!

[@SB-qm5wg]

Yeah, and the poverty, crime, wage-gaps homelessness, and violence that comes with the blue wave?

[@patriley5080]

Red is death blue is truth.

[@patriley5080]

@@SB-qm5wg liar..

[@SB-qm5wg]

There is an immigration wave coming from blue (Democrat) states to red (Republican) states. That's a fact.

[@anonymousjohnson976]

PaPa: Right, and everyone has to come out in droves to vote, like they did for President Obama.

[@ArmandndjohnnyP]

The right wing trolls appear to be remarkably threatened...good

[@joemiranda1404]

Threatened? More like we are entertained by your Fantasy and Delusions. Ted is gonna smash this dude. Can't wait to see all you crybaby snowflakes having an emotional meltdown again. Hey y'all gonna leave Texas like you promised you would leave the US when Trump won? I can only hope! The RED wave lives on. Keep TEXAS Conservative! See you in November HAHAHA!

[@txrick4879]

Joseph Miranda Yes see you in November South Texas will be there.

[@KarinaPrado1111]

You probably wave that *other* red flag too.

[@dg_96_7]

TX Rick oh hell yeah see you in November , 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MAGA baby !

[@otogun3324]

Diego G Beto is outraising Cruz with Grassroots opposed to Cruz's corporate donations. Texas is turning blue #BetovsBeta

[@stephensherrill1593]

His looks favor Robert Kennedy. Ummm?

[@stellashepherd844]

Stephen Sherrill Definitely. It’s striking.

[@andrewsnyder8349]

They both have shady pasts. One murdered a girl and the other stole stuff at gun point

[@newwavenancy]

Andrew Snyder You’re confusing RFK with Ted. Big difference. Also, lol, O’Rourke is still a choir boy compared to the president who was a criminal multiple times over probably before O’Rourke was even born. Trump’s criminal behavior has touched millions of people by now, no pun intended.

[@andrewsnyder8349]

New Wave Nancy yeah I misspoke about ted. I am curious however; in what way is trump a criminal? Even if he was, what does that have to do with the congressional race?

[@AmethystEyes]

Andrew Snyder he didn’t pay workers and contractors. They had to take him to court.

[@munky000527]

He may not be well received by everyone, but his campaign strategy is the smartest for a midterm election, especially with how much grassroots enthusiasm there is in 2018. Also Cruz's disapproval is almost 60% so Beto definitely has a shot.

[@crystal07valles]

I live in south Texas and WE need this man! NOVEMBER 6 Election day Texas!

[@Test-sd2qp]

you probably think he is a mexican lol

[@crystal07valles]

@@Test-sd2qp lol I dont think hes Mexican.

[@Test-sd2qp]

The only reason you would need that man is to bring in your relatives from mexico or some other latin american shithole

[@crystal07valles]

Lol that's honestly what you think? You do know this man has other ideas other then immigration. I understand and respect Republicans but there are other ideas this man has that could really just help improve Texas and society.

[@Test-sd2qp]

thats south texas' biggest issue and really their only issue

[@Cabral_del_Norte]

As a Texans showing up is a big thing, especially this times. This is the reason I am voting for Beto again in November.

[@yily.giglia]

Love this man! He seems honest and full of common sense. This country needs more politicians like him.

[@UltraAtomic1]

Now that's a person you would want representing Texas. Someone who's not tied to a party. Beto 2018!

[@cxmpieav1789]

but is he willing to eat a tonsil stone, live in front of millions of people for his country?

[@blakeosbun6371]

He’s not a damn liar so that’s a change

[@sneople]

Beto driving around the young interviewer while eating a burrito seemed oddly funny.

[@philipmedford6812]

Beto: we’re going to change Texas blue this year Texas on Election Day: Re elects Cruz

[@maeforan944]

Beto seems like a great guy. I've seen so many good things about him, and even though I live in a conservative area, i've seen a few of his campaign signs in people's yards

[@karenknauf252]

Mae Foran vote for Beto/ Take a chance

[@dailyangels2943]

He is so hot

[@Senny_sen]

He also a happily married man.

[@lobi5104]

@@Senny_sen okayyy?? You can find someone attractive without intending to steal them from their spouse...

[@aap2310]

I love love that he doesn't change his position from county to county. He doesn't try to goto the middle love him.

[@r.m8146]

I love that guy! No corporate money!

[@iwantsifegold]

If he wins the senate seats he can take the White House. His charming speaks his mind I like him a lot please Texas vote for him his awesome.

[@blackice214]

toomuchtime will do, just voted in Dallas

[@iwantsifegold]

ban micro-transactions!!!! If the minorities unite like they did I Alabama

[@DeVstatrOmga]

Dallas voted for him. Now if we can get Houston, San Antonio, and Austin on board, we can turn the tide.

[@iwantsifegold]

ban micro-transactions!!!! You understand that civilized I intellectuals refer to trump states as Dumbfuckistan that includes Texas so it can’t get any worse this is the same state that is ok with denying gay West Point graduate a veneer so a soldier can’t get any worse

[@iwantsifegold]

DeVstatrOmga I know Texas can prove the country your better than trump

[@happydeedee2441]

This young man reminds me of a young Robert Kennedy. His passionate speech pattern reminds me of Barack Obama. WOW, this young man has the "it" factor. #BetoORourke2020

[@nancymesek]

Oh how I hope he wins. We need Paula Jean Swearigin in WV and Alison Hartson in CA too!

[@JenkinsAnt]

Win or lose, I think Beto is "presidential material"

[@drottercat]

He is cuter than Rafael Ted Cruz. Go Beto!

[@sainttom6785]

that's how I chose who I vote for🙄

[@adamblister6005]

A turd is cuter than Ted Cruz.

[@teamla1047]

Go Beto!

[@afonsords]

Like the President said, time for lying Ted to go

[@AmethystEyes]

afonsords that’s one thing I can agree with Cheeto president on lol

[@KayliteStar]

I live in corpus Christi texas. I haven't seen a single ted Cruz sign, but I see beto signs everywhere.

[@parkjihoon394]

You know ted cruz is scared for real when he publicly grovels and begs for trump to come campaign for him.

[@outboardprsnlstndup]

I like his drive, though

[@zeeshanshabbir9651]

Vice should do a whole series on the midterms

[@everoposuo]

I honestly haven't been following the Senate election at all, but I've read about this guy. He seems pretty cool. He was even in a band with Cedric Bexler-Zavala (of At the Drive In and The Mars Volta fame). I've seen his name pop up so many times on my Twitter timeline, which I ignored for as long as I could until I just gave in. Despite the fact that it's a midterm year, he's actually motivated me to get out and vote. Sure, things aren't looking great for him right now, but I seriously wish him the best. Whether not or not he wins his Senate race, I'd like to see him run for president in 2020. He's young, charismatic, doesn't take money from corporations, and he even speaks Spanish.

[@GO-nh6br]

I'm from texas go beto

[@GlobalPenguin2012]

Beto shows that he is honest with integrity, sincere and drive. Vote for Beto..... go go go

[@hughjass8383]

BetaMale Beto is a wolf in sheeps clothing. If you think he's "honest with integrity" and is driven with sincerity, you have to remember he belongs to a party with a reputation and rap sheet of being dishonest, corrupt, and insincere where the only drive it has is the ability to drive the districts they represent into the sewer.

[@robin2080]

5:12 It's that same Irish fatalism from Robert Kennedy

[@23ncarol]

Beto... If Texas doesn't want you, come to California! We love you already ! But we know we need you in Texas! Fight hard! Win this state!

[@Armando316]

Gonna be tough to unseat a republican in Texas. Though from what I see, a lot of staunchly conservative people don't like Cruz, so maybe there might be some vulnerability there.

[@starvoyager523]

Bento will win! He really has all the goods. Plus, he is so likeable! He is the new generation of politics. Nov. BLUE WAVE! "🏄!"

[@BaileyL018]

Please remember that regardless of how positive your outlook is your vote is what counts!

[@ValueYourTimeOnEarth]

He is going to win. Just feel the vibe and enthusiasm he bring into a room. He is fighting for something not against.

[@videogamenostalgia]

Ted Cruz looks like a sad vampire

[@ryans2281]

Even if Beto doesn't win but keeps it close he should definitely run again in 2020 when Cornyn is up for reelection

[@rayfordcarpathia4015]

Did O'Rourke just say he doesn't give a damn about Democrats and the Democrat Party?

[@wolfstar675]

Rayford Carpathia Basically means he's not a partisan hack.

[@Sea_ss]

Rayford Carpathia no and I wouldn’t either. Beto actually stands for things and doesn’t have corporate overlords

[@ciangargan]

Is he for Medicare for all, free college, ending the drug war and ending the wars?

[@maddesthatter8089]

That subway clip was everything...i love him

[@gundamcollector77]

This did not age well.

[@age-ben4910]

I like his honesty tho even in the heart of red-state Texas...

[@Michael1966W]

The fact the state and national party have given up on the Democratic Candidate for Governor and statewide offices to concentrate on this race.

[@PriusRaj]

I LOVE the fact that he doesn't tailor his message. Maybe it's not the "smart" thing to do, but it sure as hell makes him honest and trustworthy.

[@JoseRamos-ql1gv]

We need you Texas! The wave of change is coming, wake up sleeping giant 🇺🇸

[@ABitefLife]

Jose Ramos ... make us proud Texas!!! If Alabama can do it u can too !!!

[@elic.j.4294]

Texas! pull out your voter registration cards, and be ready to go out and vote BLUE this November. Yeee Haww!!

[@TomSmith-gw6fn]

The country wasn’t ready for Bernie Sanders. I’m starting to think that Texas is ready for Beto.

[@fAshSon]

He really seemed like he want to SERVE the people of Texas, very authentic and honest man.

[@sergioelgueda7298]

0:48 I, already like this guy, who doesn't

[@amirmotmaen9838]

This is exactly what democrats need to do. This guy is incredible.

[@politisk_prins]

Lol, we really dodged a bullet didn’t we

[@onesojourner7514]

It's good to know that in Texas--for the time being--Low taxes, small government, freedom, etc., are more important than good hair, nice teeth, and skateboarding.

[@wkzeier]

Right on Beto. ✊️

[@supportthebandsstopfakecop1679]

Beto has got me excited to vote again. I think it is because he is a true TEXAN. Some may not believe in everything he does, but the majority knows the truth about Gun Control. The only legislation ever passed, was passed by the Republicants. That is what many of us recall. Plus Beto is for legalizing Marijuana. Something we were promised, but no one made good on. I believe Beto will

[@Cinnamon535]

Latinos for Beto 👍

[@williamc.hensel130]

I look forward to viewing this material, but have this immediate response to its title. I've spent a fair amount of time listening to Beto in several town hall contexts, and working for his campaign and with his campaign workers. I'd say it's a mistake to say Beto O'Rourke is running for the Senate to 'take down Ted Cruz.' That's very unlike the spirit of his motivation and his message; he's in this campaign to replace Ted Cruz and the politics Cruz embodies; and in that effort, he has been remarkably consistent in avoiding 'taking down' or putting down Cruz. The campaign is profoundly more positive than this headline suggests (in my opinion).

[@conhuevos8927]

San Anto votes Beto

[@HiAdrian]

Texo votes Creto

[@averylfreimarck8018]

Great piece, just one problem: you don't "row crew". It's redundant and frankly, doesn't make sense. You either row or are on a crew. I think this guy, who captained the Columbia Men's Rowing Team in '95, would appreciate the distinction.

[@richardb2837]

He's going to win, he's even campaigning in rural towns.

[@artraygalleryart1159]

Kick Crazy Cruz out of Texas.

[@mgtz1945]

Go Beto!!

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

Hope we get a dem in my state of AZ.

[@Hi-Im-RubX]

I like this guy... Please Texas,vote for this guy. Greatings from Denmark

[@Shua01]

Never trust a musician who runs for office.

[@bevo1776]

To All My Fellow Texans: let's get together on 6 November and VOTE for Beto O'Rourke, so that we can send this carpetbagger Ted Cruz, back to Canada. To All My Brothers And Sisters Living Outside Of Texas: here's how you can help us-- tell your friends and neighbors to check out Beto's website, and if the spirit moves you, DONATE to his campaign.

[@m.m.9165]

I am voting for Beto.

[@johnhopkins6260]

Tip for'Duardo: if the eggs are green, if the ham is green, don't serve them up for breakfast...

[@katg9359]

“Beto O’Rourke? What’s wrong with this picture? He was known as Bob in college. Well, I guess the name change game worked for Barry Soetoro.

[@yellowsausage7714]

I've never seen Beto and Ted Cruz in the same room, just saying.

[@nobleknight7472]

I have seen many humans before and Ted Cruz is one of them. - Guy Manderson

[@mjz16]

I like Beto. Maybe enough to look more into what he's about if he gets on the national stage (I'm not Texan). He and Cruz seem like very opposite people. I'd like to see him give Cruz the big Texas boot. 👢

[@independent1ft]

Where do I send a contribution?