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Beto O'Rourke, the Texas Congressman, running against Ted Cruz for Texas U.S. Senate may be the real deal not only as a politician but as a change agent. His skill in answering to whether the NFL players are disrespecting the flag or the military showed his political acumen. The sentiment in his response is one few would ever come to organically. And that makes him a possible change agent if he chooses.
https://egbertowillies.com/2018/08/17/beto-orourke-tackle-nfl-kneeling/
dameatball
(7,399 posts)Glorfindel
(9,732 posts)(No offense to Texas, I know there are millions of good Democrats living there!) Lord knows we don't have any current or prospective senators worth voting for here in Georgia.
Maraya1969
(22,486 posts)SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
salin
(48,955 posts)If any one can make Cruz cruise to a lose - it is O'Rourke.
Raven123
(4,855 posts)bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)He comes across as very sincere, very intelligent and very articulate. Best explanation of kneeling during the anthem I have heard.
California_Republic
(1,826 posts)randr
(12,412 posts)Political activism should be a grade school class