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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBeto O'Rourke STUNS at campaign event, convinces Republican voter to vote Democrat
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Beto O'Rourke STUNS at campaign event, convinces Republican voter to vote Democrat (Original Post)
In It to Win It
Jul 2022
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OAITW r.2.0
(32,180 posts)1. Thanks for posting. This is why I think he can beat Abbott. nt
drray23
(8,792 posts)2. I'm not sure what he said that was so convincing.
A true magat would have dismissed it all. This lady is probably a moderate republican. Hopefully Beto can convince many more of them .
Deuxcents
(26,966 posts)3. It's about civility ..
Hes raising his kids on the border w/o fear n threats of violence n I thought maybe shes a mother n could relate. If people would just listen to him n not shot the messenger because hes a Democrat but a sensible man w/ sensible plans for a better future, they would see theres a way to solve problems civilly.
brooklynite
(96,882 posts)4. Um, the Governor of Texas doesn't "re-write immigration laws"
Wounded Bear
(64,345 posts)6. No, but he can have a huge effect on how local LEO's deal with issues...nt
LetMyPeopleVote
(179,958 posts)5. Beto is amazing