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Beto O'Rourke

@BetoORourke

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@BetoORourke
Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Governor Abbott, if you have any decency, you will immediately withdraw from this weekend’s NRA convention and urge them to hold it anywhere but Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We just want to say thank you to everyone who made this possible. Everyone who made us feel hopeful, everyone who inspired us. Everyone who became the most amazing campaign we could have ever hoped to belong to. Grateful that we got to do this with you. We love you. Goodnight!
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
This is on you. Resign.
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Ted Cruz
3 years
Devastating. Heidi and I are lifting up in prayer the family of the U.S. Capitol Police officer who tragically lost his life keeping us safe. He was a true hero. Yesterday's terrorist attack was a horrific assault on our democracy. Every terrorist needs to be fully prosecuted.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
22 people in my hometown are dead after an act of terror inspired by your racism. El Paso will not be quiet and neither will I.
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Donald J. Trump
5 years
Beto (phony name to indicate Hispanic heritage) O’Rourke, who is embarrassed by my last visit to the Great State of Texas, where I trounced him, and is now even more embarrassed by polling at 1% in the Democrat Primary, should respect the victims & law enforcement - & be quiet!
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
This is her. Her name is Gina. Her daughter's name is Summer. The problem with our economy is she has to live in her car—while a disgraced TV host like you makes millions.
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Bill O'Reilly
5 years
Beto says he met a woman working FOUR jobs. And raising a special needs child. I don’t believe him. Sorry.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Thank you, Beyoncé!
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
We have the power to change this and we will.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
He was counting dollars while they were counting bodies.
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Texas Tribune
2 years
Hours after Uvalde school shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott attended a fundraiser 300 miles away
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Thanks, Harry!
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
I am running to serve you as the next president. The challenges we face are the greatest in living memory. No one person can meet them on their own. Only this country can do that, and only if we build a movement that includes all of us. Say you're in:
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
Wake the fuck up America!
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Getty Images News
4 years
Gun rights activists carrying semi-automatic firearms walk through the Capitol Building on January 31, 2020 in Frankfort, Kentucky. 📷: @woolstonphoto
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
She is not a "rapist" or a "criminal." She is not an "animal" or an "infestation." She's a daughter who misses her father—and has no idea when she'll see him again. She will struggle with this trauma for the rest of her life. We’ll have it on our conscience for the rest of ours.
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CBS News
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Little girl sobs for her father after he was taken during the Mississippi ICE raids. She pleads for him to be let go: "I need my dad."
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Abbott’s priority is the gun lobby. Mine is the people of Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
The moment to stop Uvalde was right after Sandy Hook. After Santa Fe High. After El Paso. Instead, Abbott made it easier to carry guns in public. The moment to stop the next slaughter is right now.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
There will be more Uvaldes, El Pasos, Sutherland Springs, and Santa Fes until we decide to put the lives of our kids ahead of the political careers of gun lobby politicians like Greg Abbott.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
This is a death threat, Representative. Clearly, you shouldn't own an AR-15—and neither should anyone else.
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Beto O'Rourke
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Honor of my lifetime to run this race with you. Good came from this and will continue to come from this. We are in this fight for life. Not sure the path or the role but I know the way is forward. I will see you all out there.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Insulin costs $450 a month. An AR-15 costs $395 for a lifetime. It shouldn’t be more affordable to kill than to stay alive.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
BIG THANKS to the volunteers who made over 784,000 phone calls to senior citizens in Texas today. You helped to connect them with water, food, transportation, and shelter. And you made sure that they knew we were thinking about them and that they matter to us. Goodnight!
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
You’re the governor of a state where millions don’t have power, where people are literally dying of exposure, and you go on Fox news to talk about... the Green New Deal? You are the governor. Your party has run Texas for 20 years. Accept responsibility & help us get out of this.
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Andrew Lawrence
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Texas Gov. Abbott blames solar and wind for the blackouts in his state and says "this shows how the Green New Deal would be a deadly deal for the United States of America"
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
In Texas, you can be fired for being gay. You can be denied a home for being gay. You can be barred from adopting a child who needs a loving family because you're gay. Discrimination is an urgent issue in our state. Discrimination against Chick-fil-A is not.
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The Hill
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"Discrimination is not tolerated in Texas." Yesterday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremony touting his signing of the “Save Chick-fil-A” bill.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
We're going to legalize marijuana in Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
This president, who helped create the hatred that made Saturday's tragedy possible, should not come to El Paso. We do not need more division. We need to heal. He has no place here.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
I’m running for governor. Together, we can push past the small and divisive politics that we see in Texas today — and get back to the big, bold vision that used to define Texas. A Texas big enough for all of us. Join us:
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
If Texans continue to smash voting records, Joe Biden will win Texas & the election will be over ON ELECTION NIGHT. No waiting days (weeks?) to count votes in Pennsylvania. If you want to destroy any chance Trump has to win or steal this election, then focus on Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Hell yes, we're gonna take your AR-15.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Thank you, President Obama.
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Barack Obama
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Grateful for everyone who welcomed us into their lives over the past two years. Everyone who bridged the divisions to unite as Texans, as Americans, as human beings. Everyone still committed to, still working towards, still fighting for a more perfect union. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Alithia was killed yesterday. Her parents welcomed me into their home today. Balloons from Alithia’s 10th birthday were still up as was her amazing art. They want the world to know what a beautiful, talented, happy girl she was. They never want this to happen to another kid.
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
Nothing random about the murders in Kenosha. You don’t get a white 17 year old killing protestors w/ an AR-15 w/out the President first vilifying protestors, a gun lobby that has cowed Congress into allowing the sale of weapons of war, & a racism stoked by Trump & his enablers.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Saudi Arabia must be held accountable. There must be consequences. There must be justice.
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Beto O'Rourke
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He had a "rape list," but he was allowed to buy a gun. This isn't an isolated incident. Across our country, women who face violence are ignored and dismissed. We need to support women and prevent those who threaten them from ever acquiring weapons of war.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Merry Christmas!
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2 years
It was a lot worse.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Legalize marijuana.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
If you're in line, stay in line.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Release the Mueller report to the American people.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
It is your self serving attempt at sedition that has helped to inspire these terrorists and their attempted coup.
@tedcruz
Ted Cruz
3 years
Violence is always unacceptable. Even when passions run high. Anyone engaged in violence—especially against law enforcement—should be fully prosecuted. God bless the Capitol Police and the honorable men & women of law enforcement who show great courage keeping all of us safe.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We know what Trump is doing. He stokes racism. He incites violence. We shouldn’t be asking if there’s anything he can do or if he’s responsible for this when we know the answer. I stand by what I said.
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Eric Bradner
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Beto O’Rourke on his way to his car was asked if there’s anything Trump can do now to make this better. “What do you think? You know the shit he’s been saying. He’s been calling Mexican immigrants rapists and criminals. I don’t know, like, members of the press, what the fuck?”
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
When I’m governor, we will finally legalize marijuana in Texas and expunge the records of those arrested for marijuana possession.
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Beto O'Rourke
1 year
8 years of Greg Abbott is more than enough.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Nothing more serious to me than getting justice for the families in Uvalde and stopping this from ever happening again.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
Thank you @AOC and everyone who contributed in this drive to help the people of Texas. We are grateful to you!
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
3 years
Wow. We officially raised $1 million for Texas relief at 9:17pm. Thank you all so much. 🙏🏽 I’m at a loss for words. Always in awe of movement work. 💯% of this relief is going straight to Texan food assistance, homelessness relief, elder care, and more.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
We will overcome this decision in Texas by winning political power.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Only a racist, driven by fear, could witness what took place this weekend—and instead of standing up to hatred, side with a mass murderer's call to make our country more white. We are so much better than this president.
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Donald J. Trump
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....this legislation with desperately needed immigration reform. We must have something good, if not GREAT, come out of these two tragic events!
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
As governor, I will trust women to make their own health care decisions.
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
Dangerous, dumb and weak.
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Greg Abbott
4 years
Texas is Opening Safe, Smart, and Strong. #txlege via @YouTube
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Abbott came to El Paso after 23 of my neighbors were massacred. He promised to “do everything we can to make sure a crime like this doesn’t happen again." He not only lied to us, he chose to make it easier for it to happen again. We prevent the next one by voting him out.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
Texans are suffering without power because those in power have failed us. As with Covid, a natural disaster has become far deadlier due to the inaction & ineptitude of Abbott and Texas’ Republican leadership. This didn’t have to happen and doesn’t have to continue. 1/4
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
President Trump's racism does not just offend our sensibilities; it fundamentally changes the character of this country. And it leads to violence.
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Beto O'Rourke
1 year
Today’s election will determine whether a woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body, health care, and future. Go vote.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
When I’m governor, we won’t have to worry every time the temperature drops.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
38,000 Texans had their license to carry denied, revoked, or suspended over the last five years because law enforcement deemed them too dangerous to carry a loaded gun in public. But thanks to Greg Abbott’s new law, they don't need a license to carry anymore.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
Don’t let him off the hook. Don’t let him make this about “Hollywood” — this is about Ted Cruz aiding and abetting an insurrection that killed 5 people including a cop and very nearly ended in the murders of members of Congress and the Vice President.
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Ted Cruz
3 years
All jokes aside, @Sethrogen is a moron. It’s your party that believes in govt power: to shut your business, to oppress your faith & to censor your speech. Anyone who disagrees, they try to cancel. BTW, a lot of folks in Hollywood are conservative—& muzzled by the fascist Left.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
We made over 151,000 calls to senior citizens in Texas tonight. One of our vols talked to a man stranded at home w/out power in Killeen, hadn’t eaten in 2 days, got him a ride to a warming center and a hot meal. Help us reach more people, join us tomorrow:
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Grateful to all who have served. More than ever, today you are in our thoughts as we celebrate your sacrifice and service. Let’s spare no expense as a country to ensure that you receive the care and services you’ve earned.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Profanity is not the f-bomb. What is profane is a 17 month-old baby being shot in the face.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
THANK YOU, TEXAS! We are going to win this race with one another, for one another.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
This is racist. These congresswomen are every bit as American as you — and represent our values better than you ever will.
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Donald J. Trump
5 years
So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly......
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
Trump shared a video that begins “the only good Democrat is a dead Democrat.” Remember: when he referred to immigrants & asylum seekers as an “invasion”, an “infestation”, as “animals” they - and anyone perceived to be an immigrant - became targets. 23 people murdered in El Paso.
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Beto O'Rourke
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Under Abbott, Texas has experienced 4 of the 30 deadliest mass shootings in American history. How did he respond? By making it easier for another one to happen. How do we respond? By voting him out and preventing the next one.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
The governor of the 9th largest economy on earth — the energy capital of the world — can’t guarantee the power will stay on tomorrow. We need change.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Unbelievable.
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Nate Silver
5 years
Tomorrow's NYT print edition. Not sure "TRUMP URGES UNITY VS. RACISM" is how I would have framed the story.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
This administration finally admitted what we’ve known all along: They think the Statue of Liberty only applies to white people.
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Josh Marshall
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Cuccinelli: That statue of liberty poem was about "people coming from Europe."
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Our broken hearts are with Uvalde.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
No more attacks on women. When we win, Texas will have a pro-choice governor.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Very very proud of this community. We are the example that the United States of America needs right now.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Apple was founded by the son of an immigrant from Syria.
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Donald J. Trump
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Great news! @Apple announced that it is building its new Mac Pro in Texas. This means hundreds of American jobs in Austin and for suppliers across the Country. Congratulations to the Apple team and their workers!
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
These children will go to sleep tonight with no idea when, or if, they’ll see their parents again. This is being done in our name—and it’s on all of us to end it.
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Beto O'Rourke
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More than 5,000 service members were deployed to the border for what Pentagon officials have called "an expensive waste of time and resources and a morale killer to boot." Just asked Secretary Mattis why the mission continues, and called for putting an end to it once and for all.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
The KKK is standing on American streets, in the light of day, in 2019—with the comfort of knowing their president called some of them “very fine people.”
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Sen. Graig Meyer
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This isn’t a scene from a hundred years ago. This is right now, in front of the Hillsborough, NC Courthouse. Contemporary racism erupts in our backyard.
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Beto O'Rourke
6 years
Dr. Ford showed courage, power, and strength in her testimony. She should be treated with dignity and respect -- not demeaned and belittled by the President of the United States.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Greg Abbott was a no-show at tonight's debate.
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Beto O'Rourke
6 years
Not right that Senator Cruz and his wife Heidi were surrounded and forced to leave a restaurant last night because of protesters. The Cruz family should be treated with respect.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
It should tell us something about her home country that a mother is willing to travel 2,000 miles with her 4-month old son to come here. How we respond when she arrives tells us something about ours.
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
This guy makes the case for both an assault weapons ban and a mandatory buyback program better than I ever could. These are weapons of war that have no place in our communities, in our politics or in our public discourse.
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Rep. Ken Buck
4 years
I have just one message for Joe Biden and Beto O’Rourke, if you want to take everyone’s AR-15s, why don’t you swing by my office in Washington, D.C. and start with this one? Come and take it. #2A
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
I went to Ciudad Juárez today because eight Mexican citizens died in our country—a consequence of our gun laws, of our president's racism, and of websites like yours, which are havens for white supremacy.
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Breitbart News
5 years
Feel free to stay there as long as you wish, Robert Francis 'Beto' O'Rourke.
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Beto O'Rourke
1 year
If you're in line to vote, stay in line and cast your ballot.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
Dick's Sporting Goods is doing more to keep Americans safe from assault weapons than Congress.
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NRA
5 years
“Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack told CBS News that his company destroyed $5 million worth of “assault-style rifles” to keep them out of private hands.” @AWRHawkins
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Beto O'Rourke
1 year
Good morning. Texas deserves better than Greg Abbott.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
No Texas teacher should have to work a second or third job just to make ends meet.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Change is coming to Texas.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Texas deserves better than Greg Abbott.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
You cannot leave it up to me. Members of the press: You too have to call him out for being the most racist president since Andrew Johnson.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
When we win, Texas will have a pro-choice governor.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We don't know how many have been killed. We don't know the motivation. But here's what we do know: This is fucked up.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Texas doesn't have universal background checks. That changes when we win.
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Beto O'Rourke
1 year
We lost our sister Erin this morning. A beautiful soul, a loving sister, daughter & friend. She had more than her share of challenges in life but kept her heart open to all throughout. We’re grateful to all who loved and cared for her. Rest in peace, Bear. We love you forever.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 months
If Texas Republicans are so concerned about “rapists and criminals” they should get a load of their presidential nominee.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We have a white supremacist in the White House.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We don't back down in the face of Islamophobia and racism at home or abroad. We stand up, stand together and make it clear that terrorism won't be met with indifference but with action that honors our diversity as the people of the world. Thinking of our friends in New Zealand.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
It’s on us to keep standing up for our kids, our communities, the lives of those in our lives.
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Beto O'Rourke
2 years
Abbott should have acted after Sutherland Springs, after Santa Fe, after Midland-Odessa, after El Paso. He refused. Let's vote him out and get to work saving lives.
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Beto O'Rourke
5 years
We are stronger than this president’s hatred and Islamophobia. Do not let him drive us apart or make us afraid.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
Congratulations President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and the team that led their campaign, the volunteers that powered their effort and the voters who have ended our national nightmare!
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Beto O'Rourke
6 years
This is a campaign of people. All people.
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Beto O'Rourke
3 years
Thank you @staceyabrams for what you made possible in Georgia and throughout this country. The example, the inspiration, the hard work, the selflessness, the generosity towards all who called on you to help. So grateful to and inspired by you.
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Beto O'Rourke
4 years
Congratulations @KamalaHarris ! I’m looking forward to campaigning for the Biden/Harris ticket and to seeing this team win Texas on the road to the White House!
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