TX-SEN: True to Form

[SteveRogers]

He holds super pac money high and he lies! Lyin' Ted!

Give an example of a lie.

"Warning: Voter Violation!"

[SteveRogers]

The only Texas Democrats that can win are Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (yes, he can win) or Bill White, the son of former Texas Gov. Bill White.

[SteveRogers]

The only Texas Democrats that can win are Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (yes, he can win) or Bill White, the son of former Texas Gov. Bill White.

Pops and McRaven are the only two that could even put this remotely in play in 2018.

Oh I agree that O'Rourke isn't winning this thing. McRaven would indeed be an interesting contender. I was more just perplexed by Bronz's insistence that Bill White's son (?) is somehow a top prospect (There is of course no former Texas Governor Bill White, so I'm a little confused as to whether Bronz is talking about the former Houston mayor and 2010 gov. candidate or his son who I've never heard of).

[SteveRogers]

The Dui story could have legs in that he attempted to flee the scene and drove into an oncoming lane of traffic. He also got off scot-free because daddy was a powerful judge

[Citation Needed]

It sounds like because he had no prior criminal history, he was eligible for and successfully completed a pretty standard pretrial diversion program in order to avoid getting a conviction on his record. I obviously don’t know what the specifics would have been, but here in my jurisdiction that would mean court-ordered AA meetings and regular alcohol and drug testing for at least a year.

[SteveRogers]

The Dui story could have legs in that he attempted to flee the scene and drove into an oncoming lane of traffic. He also got off scot-free because daddy was a powerful judge

[Citation Needed]

It sounds like because he had no prior criminal history, he was eligible for and successfully completed a pretty standard pretrial diversion program in order to avoid getting a conviction on his record. I obviously don’t know what the specifics would have been, but here in my jurisdiction that would mean court-ordered AA meetings and regular alcohol and drug testing for at least a year.

Bush was tarred and feathered for his DUI when he was 18 the last weekend of the 2000 campaign.  So you will understand if I do not express any sympathy for little fake Beto.  Please note there was never an allegation of property damage or fleeing in the Bush case.  But Beto is a Democrat. This will probably win him the Presidency.

I’m not arguing that it’s unreasonable to criticize Beto for his DWI. It’s certainly fair game. I’m just asking if there’s any evidence to back up the allegations being flung around that Beto failed to take responsibility for his actions or “got off scott-free” or received some kind of special treatment because of his dad’s position. I haven’t seen any. Can you tell me what I’m missing?

[SteveRogers]

Just saw this Ted Cruz ad on tv after the Longhorn game. If this is the best Cruz has got, then I’m certainly starting to feel better about this thing.

https://youtu.be/fVebl3w3jEY

[SteveRogers]

They certainly each have different goals in this debate. Beto is trying to come across as reasonable and pragmatic to win over swing voters (while at the same time sticking unflinchingly to his liberal positions without any flip-flopping). Cruz on the other hand is preaching right wing dogma to energize his base. Hard to say which will be dubbed the winner.

[SteveRogers]

Beto finally going on the attack a little.

[SteveRogers]

Voters report Texas voting machines changing straight-party selections

Apparently trying to vote for Democrats is considered a form of “user error.” The machines are working as intended.

[SteveRogers]

It’s gonna be pretty crazy if Beto wins while the Dems blow it everywhere else