Betomania Megathread: "Mr. Trumpachev, Tear Down This Wall!"

[Zaybay]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

[ViaActiva]

Ridiculous Beto hype finally being called out:

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/16/politics/beto-orourke-2020/index.html

You must be logged in to read this quote.

[Grassroots]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

Let the dude have clean teeth jesus...

[Roronoa D. Law]

Ridiculous Beto hype finally being called out:

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/16/politics/beto-orourke-2020/index.html

You must be logged in to read this quote.

Gross, I can't stand Chris Cillizza but Beto does have a problem of being taken seriously. He needs to position himself from viral Instagram star to presidential candidate and no the trip to the dentist did not help.

[new_patomic]

Wasn't TPP actually a good deal, and one that most importantly strengthened trade union regulations?

Overall it was a good deal for labor and environmental standards versus past trade agreements, yes.

[Florida Man for Crime]

Beto's road trip has commenced.

https://medium.com/@BetoORourke/a-lot-of-big-trucks-rolling-down-pancake-blvd-and-there-arent-any-sidewalks-699ca6bc7ce8

Here he is behind the wheel, driving around in an automobile like an ordinary American (how populist ):



He stayed at Motel Safari on Route 66 (how populist... the Americana of it all! ):



He saw a wind turbine, so he is thinking about energy policy (how elitist ):



He went and talked to some ordinary Americans at a community college (how populist ):

[Dr. Arch]

Beto's road trip has commenced.

https://medium.com/@BetoORourke/a-lot-of-big-trucks-rolling-down-pancake-blvd-and-there-arent-any-sidewalks-699ca6bc7ce8

Here he is behind the wheel, driving around in an automobile like an ordinary American (how populist ):



He stayed at Motel Safari on Route 66 (how populist... the Americana of it all! ):



He saw a wind turbine, so he is thinking about energy policy (how elitist ):



He went and talked to some ordinary Americans at a community college (how populist ):

[Rookie Yinzer]

The feels

[Progressive Pessimist]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

Let the dude have clean teeth jesus...

[Landslide Lyndon]

RIP Beto beard.

[SCNCmod]

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has an article about whether Beto can beat Trump in Texas. Lots of quotes from various D and R consultant types and some university Professors, with no clear consensus:

https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/bud-kennedy/article223713740.html

You must be logged in to read this quote.

god lol those GOP consultants in denial
I like Cruz's manager Jeff roe for actually admitting Beto gave a strong performance.

One thing I've noticed... Beto seems to have garnered a lot of good will & respect from Ted Cruz campaign staff & I assume some Ted supporters as well.... due to running a strong & (probably more importantly) positive campaign.  Depending on how widespread this notion is in Texas- it could really have an impact on Beto's chances of carrying Texas if he gets the nomination. 

I think if Castro were to end up parlaying his Presidential campaign into a Senate campaign (which could bolster latino turnout) + a small % of Cruz voters who may be willing to vote for a likeable Texas over Trump ... + the base of support Beto built up during the Senate campaign = A potential Texas upset on election night.

(and even more so if Beto were to have a Neighboring latina like Governor Grisham on his ticket).

[SCNCmod]

From the deep thinkers at the National Review, this offering:

The Snob Party
Of course the Democrats are still mad for Beto: He is who they are.

You must be logged in to read this quote.

How profound!...

Well, it looks like they are already pivoting to General Election mode. This is probably what we should expect the attack line against Beto to be once it becomes clear that he has won the nomination.

The "Democrats are all rich" thing is just another example of conservatives refusing to admit that minorities exist.

Wasn't the Right Wing's hand picked wonderboy in the 2018 election .... Stanford/ Yale Law Educated ... infamous Wine Shopper ... Josh Hawley? (I assume a favorite of National Review)

[SCNCmod]

Ridiculous Beto hype finally being called out:

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/16/politics/beto-orourke-2020/index.html

You must be logged in to read this quote.

Gross, I can't stand Chris Cillizza but Beto does have a problem of being taken seriously. He needs to position himself from viral Instagram star to presidential candidate and no the trip to the dentist did not help.

I actually think that when it comes to the majority of the country that would consider voting for Beto... he doesn't have a problem being taken seriously.  I think the lightweight mantra is one that is mainly being pushed by supporters of potential opponents (both R's and primary opponents).

That said- I do agree that if Beto post too many more video like his Dentist visit- everything could go pear shaped... very quickly.

[DINGO Joe]

Where is Beto's map of all the counties he has visited?!?!?!?

[Sbane]

Where is Beto's map of all the counties he has visited?!?!?!?

He's basically just driving up US 54. Which ends in the land of Lincoln.....

[DINGO Joe]

Where is Beto's map of all the counties he has visited?!?!?!?

He's basically just driving up US 54. Which ends in the land of Lincoln.....

He'll get nowhere with Atlas unless he posts a map.

[aaroncd107]

https://twitter.com/runbeto2020/status/1085960128275378177?s=21
What do you all think of the new video from Draft Beto?

[Pouring Rain and Blairing Music]

Where is Beto's map of all the counties he has visited?!?!?!?

He's basically just driving up US 54. Which ends in the land of Lincoln.....

He'll get nowhere with Atlas unless he posts a map.

Preferably with at least three colors.

[I Can Now Die Happy]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

Beatoff O'Dourke is the strongest candidate the D's can send against The Donald. I hope he makes MANY MORE cringeworthy social media posts that show off his dental appointments and the like. I'm really ****ing worried about that overgrown leprechaun

[Progressive Pessimist]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

Beatoff O'Dourke is the strongest candidate the D's can send against The Donald. I hope he makes MANY MORE cringeworthy social media posts that show off his dental appointments and the like. I'm really ****ing worried about that overgrown leprechaun

Cringeworthy social media posts didn't stop your idol from winning.

[I Can Now Die Happy]

Wtf

https://twitter.com/davidwright_cnn/status/1083401920012783617?s=21

Starting to think Beto is going a bit overboard....

Beatoff O'Dourke is the strongest candidate the D's can send against The Donald. I hope he makes MANY MORE cringeworthy social media posts that show off his dental appointments and the like. I'm really ****ing worried about that overgrown leprechaun

Cringeworthy social media posts didn't stop your idol from winning.

Hmm good point. Maybe I can counteract it by saying Donald was just so awesome that he won anyway? Idk. You're one of the smarter Atlas Democrats so I guess you got me there lol

[Florida Man for Crime]

Beto abandons Liberal Kansas and drives through fog:

https://medium.com/@BetoORourke/this-was-the-most-intense-fog-id-seen-ab0776efa35f

You must be logged in to read this quote.

What a NEW DEMOCRAT, abandoning LIBERAL and instead embracing CONSERVATISM.

[Deleted User #4049]

Beto abandons Liberal Kansas and drives through fog:

https://medium.com/@BetoORourke/this-was-the-most-intense-fog-id-seen-ab0776efa35f

You must be logged in to read this quote.

What a NEW DEMOCRAT, abandoning LIBERAL and instead embracing CONSERVATISM.

Beto clearly has never experienced the wondrous joys of tule fog.

[Mr. Smith]

Pity Will Hurd got re-elected, this feels whole thing feels wrong without him.

[henster]

Beto abandons Liberal Kansas and drives through fog:

https://medium.com/@BetoORourke/this-was-the-most-intense-fog-id-seen-ab0776efa35f

You must be logged in to read this quote.

What a NEW DEMOCRAT, abandoning LIBERAL and instead embracing CONSERVATISM.

Beto clearly has never experienced the wondrous joys of tule fog.

Anyone else tired of the Beto shtick? He comes off as very sanctimonious and preachy, you are a politician not some guru or life coach.