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Rhiannon12866

(222,294 posts) Fri Jun 3, 2022, 01:24 AM Jun 2022

Protecting Texas Kids Town Hall, Dallas - Beto O'Rourke

We have a choice: prioritize the gun lobby or prioritize our kids.

Last night in Dallas, we pledged to choose the children of Texas every single time. Now we need a governor who will do the same.

https://betofortexas.com/

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Protecting Texas Kids Town Hall, Dallas - Beto O'Rourke (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 OP

They have choices Deuxcents Jun 2022 #1

I wish he was running to replace my congressperson - but I'll be happy with wherever he wins Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #2

O, I know. I worry about his safety.. Deuxcents Jun 2022 #3

That's a good point, but he's not backing down. We already saw he's willing to take the fight to them Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #4

Deuxcents

(19,751 posts)

1. They have choices

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Jun 3, 2022, 01:30 AM

Jun 2022

I wish he was running for my governor

Rhiannon12866

(222,294 posts)

2. I wish he was running to replace my congressperson - but I'll be happy with wherever he wins

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 3, 2022, 01:33 AM

Jun 2022

Texas desperately needs him, now even more than ever, and not only Texas, but the entire country, will be better with him in leadership.

Deuxcents

(19,751 posts)

3. O, I know. I worry about his safety..

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Fri Jun 3, 2022, 01:42 AM

Jun 2022

He’s a good man and you’re right.. Texas would be better w/ him we all would!

Rhiannon12866

(222,294 posts)

4. That's a good point, but he's not backing down. We already saw he's willing to take the fight to them

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #3)

Fri Jun 3, 2022, 01:51 AM

Jun 2022

After the devastating power failure, he had a huge issue to run on - not to mention voter suppression, health care for women, so many more - but the timing of this latest issue should motivate the voters like nothing else will.

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