Beto O’Rourke 2020 campaign megathread

[Possiblymaybe]

https://twitter.com/VABVOX/status/1106093839486541824

I have a feeling the sentiment will be different if Stacy Abrams decides to run...

I like Beto and I am glad he’s running because he brings a lot to the table but come on. Stacey Abrams won’t  have the podsave America crew producing an HBO documentary about him and a vanity Fair cover to coincide with his launch.  She wouldn’t even be seen as electable if she had been arrested twice. There’s definitely an element of white privilege to Betos candidacy. That said I am interested in seeing how he handles himself in debates. If he can distinguish himself in such a big field  he will move into my top tier.  Right now he’s in my second tier behind Warren, Kamala  and Bernie. Stacey IMO is a better legislator and has a clearer vision and recognisable signature policies so she’d be in my top tier if she decides to run.

[LoneStarDem]

OMG Abrams is NOT running for POTUS. She needs to run for Atlanta Mayor in 2025 or statewide office (seek rematch against Kemp in 2022).

On O'Rourke: he's overrated, washed-up & irrelevant.

[Shadows]

Beto does seem like a moderate & a flip flopped with his stance on healthcare. During his Senate race he pledged to support the Sanders bill & now he wants to preserve the same system with a Medicare buy-in which is not going to solve the problems.

Maybe he wants to be the moderate hero with Warren & Sanders in the race. He seemed like a little boy who was so happy at the thought of being President in the announcement video.

[lfromnj]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

[Rookie Yinzer]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

[Grassroots]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

[YE]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

Because the overton spectrum is shifting more in line with the voters in the country?

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

I’m hopping on the train. He is my top choice as of right now. Experience is important, but not as important as picking the right guy for the job. As of right now, he seems like the guy I want setting the course for the future.

Why?

[Rookie Yinzer]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

Beto doesn’t have to do anything but I supported him for POTUS with the belief that he would be retaining his stances from the 2018 election. I will end up bending on a lot of issues for the eventual nominee but healthcare is absolutely NOT one of them. Anyone saying they will be listening to both sides to come to a consensus is an absolute NO. Did we not just see how that played out ten years ago? My God. If I wanted Republican policies I would vote Republican.

I may just vote my conscience in the primary (Warren) and let the chips fall where they may.

[Sbane]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

Beto doesn’t have to do anything but I supported him for POTUS with the belief that he would be retaining his stances from the 2018 election. I will end up bending on a lot of issues for the eventual nominee but healthcare is absolutely NOT one of them. Anyone saying they will be listening to both sides to come to a consensus is an absolute NO. Did we not just see how that played out ten years ago? My God. If I wanted Republican policies I would vote Republican.

I may just vote my conscience in the primary (Warren) and let the chips fall where they may.

I hope he comes out with a plan where everyone has a chance to access a universal public healthcare plan. Medicare access for all would be an excellent plan as it doesn't abolish private insurance.

[Sestak]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

Beto doesn’t have to do anything but I supported him for POTUS with the belief that he would be retaining his stances from the 2018 election. I will end up bending on a lot of issues for the eventual nominee but healthcare is absolutely NOT one of them. Anyone saying they will be listening to both sides to come to a consensus is an absolute NO. Did we not just see how that played out ten years ago? My God. If I wanted Republican policies I would vote Republican.

I may just vote my conscience in the primary (Warren) and let the chips fall where they may.

I have also considered doing this; electoral chances (and primary chances) aside, Warren is clearly the best candidate in terms of who I'd like to be President, and is running the most policy-based campaign (with great policy planks).

[Zaybay]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930



https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1106646562766086145

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930



https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1106646562766086145

Ouch

[NEW JERSEY FOR MENENDEZ]

Yikes

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

I’m disappointed in this roll out so far. He seems to have made a splash in Iowa, but the national media is seizing on every misstep they can to paint him as unprepared and overhyped, and he’s helping them. His rally on the 30th better wow me.

[Statilius the Epicurean]

The other tweet is much more important:

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643935777173505

Flip-flopping centrist with hazy policies!

[Pyro]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930

Now -that- is comedy gold.

[Kleine Scheiße]

Ok my question is y tf would he flip flop on healthcare after defending it while running STATEwide in texas and then chooses the opposite in a national D primary.

Seriously! It has really left a bitter taste in my mouth. One of the primary reasons I was for him was because I thought he’d be able to maneuver a general electorate with progressive policies. Of course my vote is almost a year away so I will see what he says on the debates but it’s looking grim for me as a continued supporter. I will not be content with working with Republicans as an answer when they will always be negotiating in bad faith. It’s unacceptable.

Why does Beto absolutely have to do the same as all the other candidates are doing, as in moving further and further to the left?

Beto doesn’t have to do anything but I supported him for POTUS with the belief that he would be retaining his stances from the 2018 election. I will end up bending on a lot of issues for the eventual nominee but healthcare is absolutely NOT one of them. Anyone saying they will be listening to both sides to come to a consensus is an absolute NO. Did we not just see how that played out ten years ago? My God. If I wanted Republican policies I would vote Republican.

I may just vote my conscience in the primary (Warren) and let the chips fall where they may.

I hope he comes out with a plan where everyone has a chance to access a universal public healthcare plan. Medicare access for all would be an excellent plan as it doesn't abolish private insurance.

P U B L I C O P T I O N

[Arturo Belano]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930



https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1106646562766086145

LMAO

everybody press f in the chat

[OneJ]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930



https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1106646562766086145

Oof.

[Xing]

O'Rourke will need a stronger operation and to clearly define his positions if he doesn't want to end up being a "flavor of the month" candidate.

[Sestak]

F.


RIP RFKfan?

[Mr. Smith]

O'Rourke will need a stronger operation and to clearly define his positions if he doesn't want to end up being a "flavor of the month" candidate.

He's not out yet.

And it's not like his Senate campaign pulled every string to perfection. Remember, he seriously underwhelmed against a no-namer Latina in the primaries before even getting to the General.

[henster]

https://twitter.com/reidepstein/status/1106643205309820930



https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1106646562766086145

Oof.

Not surprised given how much he screwed up his launch. He pretty much made it obvious he was running for a few weeks, held off then decided to reveal it via text to some local TV station the day before it was official.

[Rookie Yinzer]

F.


RIP RFKfan?

Yes. Why this man has tacked right from his campaign in Texas is baffling. I'm sorely disappointed .