Beto O’Rourke 2020 campaign megathread

[Panhandle Progressive]

HOORAY! HE HAS MY SUPPORT!

[Panhandle Progressive]

Beto reeks of an empty suit who will try to use his good looks and charisma to propel himself to a position he has not earned yet

This quote reminds me of Trump. But to each his own.

[Panhandle Progressive]

I have a hunch about Beto's strategy for the primaries. He is running as a centrist/moderate (and maybe the only one of significance--IF BIDEN DECLINES) hoping to win over many of the same people that supported Hillary in 2016 and counting on all the progressive/socialist candidates to split that segment of the party across many candidates. In other words, Bernie had his segment of the party all to himself last time, but he won't have this luxury this cycle. Beto may even be able to win over some progressive voters (voting for personality over policy) as well as disillusioned Republicans. If I was forced to wager real $$$ on this outcome, I'd favor Beto for this reason. And double-down on it IF BIDEN DECLINES. #betonbeto

[Panhandle Progressive]

I have a hunch about Beto's strategy for the primaries. He is running as a centrist/moderate (and maybe the only one of significance--IF BIDEN DECLINES) hoping to win over many of the same people that supported Hillary in 2016 and counting on all the progressive/socialist candidates to split that segment of the party across many candidates. In other words, Bernie had his segment of the party all to himself last time, but he won't have this luxury this cycle. Beto may even be able to win over some progressive voters (voting for personality over policy) as well as disillusioned Republicans. If I was forced to wager real $$$ on this outcome, I'd favor Beto for this reason. And double-down on it IF BIDEN DECLINES. #betonbeto

Thats a terrible strategy considering there are only two progressives and about 10 moderates running.

PROGRESSIVES:
Cory Booker
Julian Castro
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kamala Harris
John Hickenlooper
Jay Inslee
Amy Klobuchar
Bernie Sanders
Elizabeth Warren

MODERATES:
Beto O'Rourke
Tulsi Gabbard
Joe Biden (STILL UNDECIDED)

Care to try again?

[Panhandle Progressive]

I have a hunch about Beto's strategy for the primaries. He is running as a centrist/moderate (and maybe the only one of significance--IF BIDEN DECLINES) hoping to win over many of the same people that supported Hillary in 2016 and counting on all the progressive/socialist candidates to split that segment of the party across many candidates. In other words, Bernie had his segment of the party all to himself last time, but he won't have this luxury this cycle. Beto may even be able to win over some progressive voters (voting for personality over policy) as well as disillusioned Republicans. If I was forced to wager real $$$ on this outcome, I'd favor Beto for this reason. And double-down on it IF BIDEN DECLINES. #betonbeto

Thats a terrible strategy considering there are only two progressives and about 10 moderates running.

PROGRESSIVES:
Cory Booker
Julian Castro
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kamala Harris
John Hickenlooper
Jay Inslee
Amy Klobuchar
Bernie Sanders
Elizabeth Warren

MODERATES:
Beto O'Rourke
Tulsi Gabbard
Joe Biden (STILL UNDECIDED)

Care to try again?

Klobuchar and Hickenlooper definitely belong in the moderate category.

Even if this is true, neither of those two, nor Gabbard pose a threat to Beto's support. The same can't be said to Bernie, or anyone else running in the progressive/socialist wing.

[Panhandle Progressive]

I can't believe this dude is almost 50. He gets around like someone my age.

He's done a ton of exercise in his lifetime. He was a rower in his younger days and recently has been doing a lot of running, including during his Senate run. Exercise is the secret to longevity, at least as much as genetics allows.

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. If Beto were to become the nominee I'd like to see him pick the man who came within half a percent of winning the race for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum. Together, they would comprise a talented (and both youthful and highly energetic) team. Of course, the primary thing lacking on this ticket would be a woman. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida, could create a situation where a narrow loss in '18 becomes a narrow win in '20. Beto would need to constantly campaign in Wisconsin and Gillum would need to double down on Florida. WINNING EITHER STATE SHOULD BE ENOUGH (OVER 270 ELECTORS) TO SEND THEM TO THE WHITE HOUSE. YOUTHFUL AND ENERGETIC DEM TICKETS WIN!

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. If Beto were to become the nominee I'd like to see him pick the man who came within half a percent of winning the race for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum. Together, they would comprise a talented (and both youthful and highly energetic) team. Of course, the primary thing lacking on this ticket would be a woman. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida, could create a situation where a narrow loss in '18 becomes a narrow win in '20. Beto would need to constantly campaign in Wisconsin and Gillum would need to double down on Florida. WINNING EITHER STATE SHOULD BE ENOUGH (OVER 270 ELECTORS) TO SEND THEM TO THE WHITE HOUSE. YOUTHFUL AND ENERGETIC DEM TICKETS WIN!

Picking Gillum would be a good way to ensure Trump wins Florida.

Just because you say it, doesn't make it true.

[Panhandle Progressive]

Beto is off to a good start after all- Raising $6.1 Million in the first 24 hours, topping Bernie's $5.5 Million & Kamala's $1.5 Million.

HELL YEAH!

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida.

Maybe I spoke too soon. YIKES!

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2019/03/19/felon-vote-sparks-battle-for-florida-as-gop-moves-to-define-rights-921875

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. If Beto were to become the nominee I'd like to see him pick the man who came within half a percent of winning the race for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum. Together, they would comprise a talented (and both youthful and highly energetic) team. Of course, the primary thing lacking on this ticket would be a woman. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida, could create a situation where a narrow loss in '18 becomes a narrow win in '20. Beto would need to constantly campaign in Wisconsin and Gillum would need to double down on Florida. WINNING EITHER STATE SHOULD BE ENOUGH (OVER 270 ELECTORS) TO SEND THEM TO THE WHITE HOUSE. YOUTHFUL AND ENERGETIC DEM TICKETS WIN!

Gillum is taking the lead in Florida...making a huge play to be the Dem VP.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/21/politics/andrew-gillum-florida-voter-registration-group-2020/index.html

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. If Beto were to become the nominee I'd like to see him pick the man who came within half a percent of winning the race for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum. Together, they would comprise a talented (and both youthful and highly energetic) team. Of course, the primary thing lacking on this ticket would be a woman. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida, could create a situation where a narrow loss in '18 becomes a narrow win in '20. Beto would need to constantly campaign in Wisconsin and Gillum would need to double down on Florida. WINNING EITHER STATE SHOULD BE ENOUGH (OVER 270 ELECTORS) TO SEND THEM TO THE WHITE HOUSE. YOUTHFUL AND ENERGETIC DEM TICKETS WIN!

Gillum is taking the lead in Florida...making a huge play to be the Dem VP.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/21/politics/andrew-gillum-florida-voter-registration-group-2020/index.html

Lol @ him ever getting anything ever

DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!

[Panhandle Progressive]

Beto can benefit from Tim Ryan's entry into race, with the Biden scandal going on. Connect with those WWC voters, Hilary lost

Here's how I think about it. Bernie had the entire left-wing to himself in 2016 and couldn't beat Hillary. This time around most of the Dems are running within this wing of the party, therefore Bernie and the other progressives are all competing for the same voters. Whoever becomes the centrist/moderate standout within the Dem party (hopefully Beto) should be able to unite former Hillary supporters. The left-wing appears to be too fractured to coalesce behind a single candidate.

[Panhandle Progressive]

Yeah, Beto is done

It's April 23rd political junkies. We still have over 10 months til Super Tuesday. Take a step back and take a deep breath. It's gonna take a while to winnow the field.

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida.

Maybe I spoke too soon. YIKES!

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2019/03/19/felon-vote-sparks-battle-for-florida-as-gop-moves-to-define-rights-921875

The upcoming s**tshow of 2020.

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/3/25/18277470/amendment-4-florida-felon-voting-rights-fees-legislation

"In a 71-45 vote Wednesday evening, legislators voted to require people with felony records to pay restitution, as well as all court fines and fees — including fees that have been converted to a civil judgment — before regaining their voting rights. " aka a modern POLL TAX

[Panhandle Progressive]

The two most important states in 2020 will be Florida & Wisconsin. Amendment 4 (Voting Rights Restoration) having been passed and now implemented in Florida.

Maybe I spoke too soon. YIKES!

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2019/03/19/felon-vote-sparks-battle-for-florida-as-gop-moves-to-define-rights-921875

The upcoming s**tshow of 2020.

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/3/25/18277470/amendment-4-florida-felon-voting-rights-fees-legislation

"In a 71-45 vote Wednesday evening, legislators voted to require people with felony records to pay restitution, as well as all court fines and fees — including fees that have been converted to a civil judgment — before regaining their voting rights. " aka a modern POLL TAX

The Florida Legislature approves a bill requiring former felons to pay fines and fees before voting. The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk.

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/5/3/18528564/amendment-4-florida-felon-voting-rights-fees

Florida voters overwhelmingly approved restoring voting rights to felons who have served their time.  Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis and Republicans are ignoring the voters and continuing to suppress votes, ignoring the mandate of the people. This is outrageous and is a modern-day POLL TAX. Republicans only have a chance in 2020 by CHEATING!

[Panhandle Progressive]

DeSantis has some of the highest approval ratings in the country

Nobody cares about a governor that took office like 4 months ago. WAY TOO EARLY BRO! You do realize this is a DEMOCRAT 2020 thread right???

[Panhandle Progressive]

That ad doesn't mean anything. No PACS means no donations from PACS, not no promotion from any PACS. GET INTELLIGENT FOLKS.

[Panhandle Progressive]

His town hall was pretty good. This slump can be attributed to him ignoring national outlets and Biden getting in. He is down but not out.

This^

Ditto