Beto O’Rourke 2020 campaign megathread

[Bidenworth2020]

Lol @ party of facts. You believe scientists when they say global warming is real (which it is) then don't believe them when they say gender dysphoria is a mental illness (which it is).

And don't lecture us on fake news until you stop watching biased bogus such as MSNBC and CNN.

umm, who tf is denying gender dysphoria?

The left, and they aren't denying gender dysphoria. They are denying that gender dysphoria, and its indirect affect, transgenderism, is a mental illness, which most scientists say it is.

And this is even close to the same as climate change because...

[Grassroots]

Lol @ party of facts. You believe scientists when they say global warming is real (which it is) then don't believe them when they say gender dysphoria is a mental illness (which it is).

And don't lecture us on fake news until you stop watching biased bogus such as MSNBC and CNN.

umm, who tf is denying gender dysphoria?

The left, and they aren't denying gender dysphoria. They are denying that gender dysphoria, and its indirect affect, transgenderism, is a mental illness, which most scientists say it is.

And this is even close to the same as climate change because...

I'm saying there is a strong hypocrisy within the left that they only believe what the experts say when it fits their narrative.

[John Dule]

[Mr. Smith]

Ironically reminds me of one Cruz's gimmicks in 2016.

[Panhandle Progressive]

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

[HarrisonL]

I think PACs are wonderful, I don't understand why some people are so keen on ridding themselves of PACs, especially when PACs still provide influence for candidates that don't take funds from them. Hell, the DCCC and Pelosi's PAC basically won us the House in 2018.

[John Dule]

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

It's all about the optics. And "No PACS" means "No PACS;" if they meant something else they should've said that.

[Figueira]

Lol @ party of facts. You believe scientists when they say global warming is real (which it is) then don't believe them when they say gender dysphoria is a mental illness (which it is).

And don't lecture us on fake news until you stop watching biased bogus such as MSNBC and CNN.

umm, who tf is denying gender dysphoria?

The left, and they aren't denying gender dysphoria. They are denying that gender dysphoria, and its indirect affect, transgenderism, is a mental illness, which most scientists say it is.

And this is even close to the same as climate change because...

I'm saying there is a strong hypocrisy within the left that they only believe what the experts say when it fits their narrative.

Funny how when people say this they're leaving out the fact that the recommended treatment for dysphoria is transition.

[Canis]

https://youtu.be/PoTJul0zdfs

[Mzal98]

CNN: Beto O'Rourke is polling worse than ever

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/11/politics/beto-orourke-poll-of-the-week/index.html

[James Monroe]

This privileged white guy shouldn't be near our nomination, not that he has to worry at the moment.

https://twitter.com/Bravewriting/status/1127267265873711105

[Rookie Yinzer]

This privileged white guy shouldn't be near our nomination, not that he has to worry at the moment.

https://twitter.com/Bravewriting/status/1127267265873711105

This is a reach. Just because someone has D on their name doesn't mean they are for Democratic values. I see nothing wrong with what he said.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

This isn't what Beto expected.

[John Dule]

CNN: Beto O'Rourke is polling worse than ever

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/11/politics/beto-orourke-poll-of-the-week/index.html

Not even remotely surprising. The man has no unique policy proposals and even his supporters can't explain why they like him (aside from his sheer skill at demagoguery). He's run a terrible campaign so far, and he was unqualified from the start. Still can't understand why so much of Atlas thought he'd be a major player in this race.

[Sestak]

I mean, he supported Will Hurd and never backed down from that. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

[Sestak]

I mean, he supported Will Hurd and never backed down from that. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

And his Hurd support should be much more potent as an attack than this.

[Rookie Yinzer]

He did not endorse or campaign for him though. Ortiz-Jones blaming Beto for her loss (when Allred and Fletcher won more Republican districts) is not worthy of an attack.

[Mr. Smith]

I mean, he supported Will Hurd and never backed down from that. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

And his Hurd support should be much more potent as an attack than this.

Considering the current frontrunner actually campaigned for quite a few Republicans, that'd be rank hypocrisy.

[Cold War Liberal]

This privileged white guy shouldn't be near our nomination, not that he has to worry at the moment.

https://twitter.com/Bravewriting/status/1127267265873711105

Yes because I'll be OUTRAGED if my PRIVILEGED nominee doesn't support downballot dems like Daniel Lipinski. Beto is CANCELLED!

[President Johnson]

This privileged white guy shouldn't be near our nomination, not that he has to worry at the moment.

https://twitter.com/Bravewriting/status/1127267265873711105

Yes because I'll be OUTRAGED if my PRIVILEGED nominee doesn't support downballot dems like Daniel Lipinski. Beto is CANCELLED!

I mean, I wouldn't support Tlaib and Omar at all and hope they get primaried.

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I mean, he supported Will Hurd and never backed down from that. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

Will Hurd's pal is losing badly to Fred Upton's pal in the polls.

[SCNCmod]

CNN: Beto O'Rourke is polling worse than ever

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/11/politics/beto-orourke-poll-of-the-week/index.html

Not even remotely surprising. The man has no unique policy proposals and even his supporters can't explain why they like him (aside from his sheer skill at demagoguery). He's run a terrible campaign so far, and he was unqualified from the start. Still can't understand why so much of Atlas thought he'd be a major player in this race.

So far Beto has had almost a national media blackout (certainly compared to most of the frontrunners)... this explains the polling drop imo.  But now it appears he is starting to do more national media- assuming he ramps this up, his polling will also increase. 

I also think, contrary to what some think, the debates will help Beto.  Many, wrongly imo, have the impression that Beto is not very articulate regarding policy or isn't as smart as many of the candidates, etc ... given this low bar, I think Beto will easy beat expectations in debates and will be surprised that he is very knowledgeable regarding policy matters. If this in fact does happen, he will get a good boost following the debates as well.

[John Dule]

CNN: Beto O'Rourke is polling worse than ever

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/11/politics/beto-orourke-poll-of-the-week/index.html

Not even remotely surprising. The man has no unique policy proposals and even his supporters can't explain why they like him (aside from his sheer skill at demagoguery). He's run a terrible campaign so far, and he was unqualified from the start. Still can't understand why so much of Atlas thought he'd be a major player in this race.

So far Beto has had almost a national media blackout (certainly compared to most of the frontrunners)... this explains the polling drop imo.  But now it appears he is starting to do more national media- assuming he ramps this up, his polling will also increase. 

I also think, contrary to what some think, the debates will help Beto.  Many, wrongly imo, have the impression that Beto is not very articulate regarding policy or isn't as smart as many of the candidates, etc ... given this low bar, I think Beto will easy beat expectations in debates and will be surprised that he is very knowledgeable regarding policy matters. If this in fact does happen, he will get a good boost following the debates as well.

I remember watching the debate between him and Cruz, and wondering why Democrats chose to put him up for office in Texas of all places. He'll probably play better to Democratic primary voters, but I still don't think his policies are anywhere near specific enough for him to defend them on the stage next to Biden and Sanders.

[SCNCmod]

CNN: Beto O'Rourke is polling worse than ever

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/11/politics/beto-orourke-poll-of-the-week/index.html

Not even remotely surprising. The man has no unique policy proposals and even his supporters can't explain why they like him (aside from his sheer skill at demagoguery). He's run a terrible campaign so far, and he was unqualified from the start. Still can't understand why so much of Atlas thought he'd be a major player in this race.

So far Beto has had almost a national media blackout (certainly compared to most of the frontrunners)... this explains the polling drop imo.  But now it appears he is starting to do more national media- assuming he ramps this up, his polling will also increase. 

I also think, contrary to what some think, the debates will help Beto.  Many, wrongly imo, have the impression that Beto is not very articulate regarding policy or isn't as smart as many of the candidates, etc ... given this low bar, I think Beto will easy beat expectations in debates and will be surprised that he is very knowledgeable regarding policy matters. If this in fact does happen, he will get a good boost following the debates as well.

I remember watching the debate between him and Cruz, and wondering why Democrats chose to put him up for office in Texas of all places. He'll probably play better to Democratic primary voters, but I still don't think his policies are anywhere near specific enough for him to defend them on the stage next to Biden and Sanders.

I think he will surprise many- and will be very prepared for the debates.  In a way, a Dem primary will be much easier than a Texas senate general election. 

His biggest hurdle right now... is ironically the media.  Its a joke that some say he is the "media darling."  The reality is, the media (who may have liked him in the senate race)... are constantly bashing him for complete non issues (basically that he is a white male and therefore is somehow not deserving to run... is how it comes across most of the time).

But the reality is, Beto is very electable, and IF he catches on, will prove to be a very energetic candidate and inspiring to voters.  And Dems win the presidency with a young charasmatic nominee.

Now that he has figured out that largely ignoring national media, complete grassroots campaign, etc ... that worked pretty well in a texas senate election- will not work in a nationwide election--- we will see if a new media presence will allow his X-factor charisma & likeability to cut through the talking heads and reach voters

[SCNCmod]

One other potential big catalyst for Beto- if he continues to have polls that show him as the most electable candidate (like the last one showing him beating Trump by 10pts) ... coupled with once people become more familiar with him--- this is the type of combo that can give candidates a surge down the road in states like Iowa.