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jpak

(41,759 posts)
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 03:43 PM Oct 2018

Beto O'Rourke Pets Kittens on the Campaign Trail & Twitter Reacts

https://heavy.com/news/2018/10/beto-pets-kittens-photos-video/

The Texas Senate race between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O’Rourke has received national attention. The two have faced off in two debates, and Beto will be speaking at a CNN town hall by himself later today. Their race has been featured on Saturday Night Live, and local Texas residents can’t escape the commercials. They’re close in the polls, and every new development has gotten a lot of attention online. That’s why even Beto O’Rourke’s stopping to pet kittens got national attention online Wednesday night.

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Beto O'Rourke Pets Kittens on the Campaign Trail & Twitter Reacts (Original Post) jpak Oct 2018 OP
Did he.... (wait for it)... albacore Oct 2018 #1
It appears there was some pussy grabbing, yes jmowreader Oct 2018 #46
He's a compasssionate human being... hlthe2b Oct 2018 #2
Trump hates animals. Liberal In Texas Oct 2018 #4
I'm sure the feeling is mutual. paleotn Oct 2018 #15
Absolutely GREAT idea! maddiemom Oct 2018 #39
feed the bears Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2018 #50
"Feed the bears...tuppence a bag..." Docreed2003 Oct 2018 #52
Remember when a bald eagle attacked Traitor Tot? Animals know who's an @$$hole. OMGWTF Oct 2018 #17
Animals are EXCELLENT judges of character in humans! lastlib Oct 2018 #38
That is my favorite GIF catbyte Oct 2018 #75
He apparently especially hates dogs -- his worst insult William Seger Oct 2018 #18
The closest thing Trump has to a pet is Eric and he doesn't like him much either. dameatball Oct 2018 #19
... ooky Oct 2018 #26
Lol.. Glimmer of Hope Oct 2018 #64
If he had a dog it would piss on his leg. redstatebluegirl Oct 2018 #29
So would I, if I thought I could get away with it. 3catwoman3 Oct 2018 #45
This comment gave me a good laugh leanforward Oct 2018 #61
. backtoblue Oct 2018 #72
The only white house pets are Penthouse Pets..... eom lastlib Oct 2018 #35
And playboy bunnies... Docreed2003 Oct 2018 #53
Donald has more than one screw loose treestar Oct 2018 #40
I'll bet you anything trump used to torture or kill small animals as a child Poiuyt Oct 2018 #58
Like young Huckabee? keithbvadu2 Oct 2018 #79
Trump hates everyone but himself. He's an equal opportunity hater. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2018 #65
The best endorsement of a candidate I've ever seen! Vinca Oct 2018 #3
Agreed! Catamount Oct 2018 #5
"cross between RFK and Obama"! YES!!! The Wielding Truth Oct 2018 #6
+100 KT2000 Oct 2018 #9
I really like this guy and I like your discription! denvine Oct 2018 #16
Never underestimate the power of kittens!! getagrip_already Oct 2018 #31
Cruz would . . . Zekar Oct 2018 #36
Nah, he'd just unhinge Bettie Oct 2018 #63
How about Lincoln? ChazInAz Oct 2018 #33
Yes! BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2018 #42
And his real name is Robert Francis! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #66
Ain't that the truth!! mtnsnake Oct 2018 #70
Awww, murielm99 Oct 2018 #7
Awwwww. But no, they aren't a week old Beaverhausen Oct 2018 #8
Good or evil? world wide wally Oct 2018 #10
That did it. Thinking he is a pretty good guy. nt leftyladyfrommo Oct 2018 #11
Future President right there❤️ rainy Oct 2018 #12
+1 ooky Oct 2018 #22
I would not be surprised one bit if he does become President... llmart Oct 2018 #28
I want him as MY senator! pdsimdars Oct 2018 #13
Keep an eye on this young man... magicarpet Oct 2018 #14
There is a livestream video at the OP link. The kitten interlude tblue37 Oct 2018 #20
Compare it to Cruz's live stream - Ms. Toad Oct 2018 #25
Trump is one of those weirdos who hates pets, he won't allow his son to have a dog or a cat Snake Plissken Oct 2018 #21
It's a good thing he forbids pets NastyRiffraff Oct 2018 #27
Or tie it to the roof treestar Oct 2018 #41
Pets have accidents and Trump well knows what pee can do to marble floors and fine linens. Gidney N Cloyd Oct 2018 #74
Ted Cruz eats kittens. Atman Oct 2018 #23
Texas and this country needs Beto O'Rourke elmac Oct 2018 #24
Ted Cruz snarls and barks at kittens... getagrip_already Oct 2018 #30
OMG - I just went to the link to see more photos and it said Beto happened to be there Vinca Oct 2018 #32
💙. Love it! BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2018 #44
Early voting in Texas starts on Monday! dalton99a Oct 2018 #34
Starts on Monday, the 22nd northoftheborder Oct 2018 #37
I was impressed with his Spanish. Pretty fly Autumn Oct 2018 #43
Aw that's so sweet Raine Oct 2018 #47
Mew. Kahuna7 Oct 2018 #48
I'll see your kitten and raise you a bunny renate Oct 2018 #49
Here's the tweet from "Bunnies for Beto" catbyte Oct 2018 #76
Thank you! renate Oct 2018 #78
Yeah for Beto Gothmog Oct 2018 #51
Oh Yes. A kitten. wiley Oct 2018 #54
That cat would be hissing at Rafael Ted Cruz kimbutgar Oct 2018 #55
Always wondered why there were no pets in the WH. But you know that animals and small trickyguy Oct 2018 #56
I have never even see a picture of trump with any of his grandchildren. femmocrat Oct 2018 #69
Do they have the companion video of Cruz eating kittens? bitterross Oct 2018 #57
I clicked on the link apkhgp Oct 2018 #59
I'm sure the little girl will always remember Beto petting her kittens. catrose Oct 2018 #60
What a nice fellow he is. Lunabell Oct 2018 #62
Ted Cruz eats kittens. 7wo7rees Oct 2018 #83
Lmao Lunabell Oct 2018 #84
Great Meowmee Oct 2018 #67
Beto pets kittens... Ted Cruz* eats them. Raster Oct 2018 #68
Not as cool as the "Birdie Sanders" moment. But, it's cute. mucifer Oct 2018 #71
I love this guy. sheilahi Oct 2018 #73
Can you imagine Heidi Cruz blocking walking? TexasBushwhacker Oct 2018 #77
My senator Sherrod Brown ups the ante with Franklin the dog. JohnnyRingo Oct 2018 #80
An open display of the respect for life. All life. usaf-vet Oct 2018 #81
I really like Beto Gothmog Oct 2018 #82

jmowreader

(50,562 posts)
46. It appears there was some pussy grabbing, yes
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 07:00 PM
Oct 2018

And the pussy does not appear to be liking it in one of the pictures.

Note to potential pussy grabbers: Hold your hand out in front of the pussy. If the pussy wants to be grabbed, he or she will walk up to you and rub his or her little head on your hand. Then gently scoop up the pussy by putting your hand under his or her body.

hlthe2b

(102,357 posts)
2. He's a compasssionate human being...
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 03:45 PM
Oct 2018

I don't even dare think of Trump doing something like that. It would never happen but if it did, it would be absolutely obscene.

Liberal In Texas

(13,574 posts)
4. Trump hates animals.
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 03:46 PM
Oct 2018

There are no WH pets. Anyone who doesn't like animals has a screw loose somewhere.

paleotn

(17,956 posts)
15. I'm sure the feeling is mutual.
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:19 PM
Oct 2018

For his stance on climate change, maybe he should be introduced up close and personal to polar bears, sans Secret Service protection.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,413 posts)
50. feed the bears
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 08:04 PM
Oct 2018

Can polar bears eat cheetoh-tainted meat? How many would Cheetolini feed?

Some bears are desperate, so don't condemn me for suggesting semi-rotten meat.

Docreed2003

(16,875 posts)
52. "Feed the bears...tuppence a bag..."
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 08:16 PM
Oct 2018

Sorry, we just watched "Mary Poppins" at our house, so I saw your post and sang it in my head!

lastlib

(23,284 posts)
38. Animals are EXCELLENT judges of character in humans!
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 06:17 PM
Oct 2018

They can quickly sense the way humans will treat them and they react accordingly. And how a human treats animals is often a good indicator of how s/he will treat other people. Good things to watch for in political candidates. tRumpski's attitude towards animals should be a dead giveaway as to how he will treat people.

William Seger

(10,779 posts)
18. He apparently especially hates dogs -- his worst insult
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:26 PM
Oct 2018

Anyone who hates nature's most noble creature has no soul.

3catwoman3

(24,039 posts)
45. So would I, if I thought I could get away with it.
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 06:46 PM
Oct 2018

Female anatomy would render it logistically challenging, unfortunately.

leanforward

(1,077 posts)
61. This comment gave me a good laugh
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 12:11 AM
Oct 2018

Thank you. I could get away with it, different construction.

One would hope he'll be out/or fall down soon.

Poiuyt

(18,130 posts)
58. I'll bet you anything trump used to torture or kill small animals as a child
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 10:50 PM
Oct 2018

It's a common trait among psychopaths.

Vinca

(50,303 posts)
3. The best endorsement of a candidate I've ever seen!
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 03:45 PM
Oct 2018

I swear this guy is a cross between RFK and Obama.

getagrip_already

(14,837 posts)
31. Never underestimate the power of kittens!!
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 05:25 PM
Oct 2018

They are more popular than babies!

Of course cruz will probably buy some just so he isn't out done, then abandon them somewhere.

Zekar

(3 posts)
36. Cruz would . . .
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 06:11 PM
Oct 2018

While Beto was human, caring and uplifted by the kitties,
I'm afraid if they were is Cruz's path, he'd stomp on them.

ChazInAz

(2,572 posts)
33. How about Lincoln?
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 05:31 PM
Oct 2018

I've often thought his fondness for all animals, especially cats, may have gotten him some votes. The mere idea of that gangling galoot strolling around Springfield with kittens in his coat pockets is endearing.

Rhiannon12866

(205,955 posts)
66. And his real name is Robert Francis!
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 02:28 AM
Oct 2018

He mentioned that when he was on with Colbert and I was already thinking there was a resemblance to RFK!

murielm99

(30,761 posts)
7. Awww,
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 03:54 PM
Oct 2018

he looks like a little boy, just enjoying the sweet kitty.

This says so much about his character. No words are needed.

llmart

(15,552 posts)
28. I would not be surprised one bit if he does become President...
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 05:11 PM
Oct 2018

or some other much higher position. He and Kamala Harris are some very bright spots in our future.

magicarpet

(14,167 posts)
14. Keep an eye on this young man...
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:18 PM
Oct 2018

We can only hope he has higher political aspirations. Not only very smart but incredibly and astoundingly charismatic.

Yay Texas,.. you done good.

tblue37

(65,483 posts)
20. There is a livestream video at the OP link. The kitten interlude
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:39 PM
Oct 2018

starts at 32:00, and he ends up saying, "This is why you block walk." Then at 36:30 he also interacts sweetly with a little girl.

Ms. Toad

(34,087 posts)
25. Compare it to Cruz's live stream -
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:49 PM
Oct 2018

in which he can't get the camera right side up, then broadcasts his assistant's face.

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
21. Trump is one of those weirdos who hates pets, he won't allow his son to have a dog or a cat
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:41 PM
Oct 2018

Animals can sense evil people like Trump

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
27. It's a good thing he forbids pets
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 05:10 PM
Oct 2018

I'd hate to think how he'd treat an animal. He has one of his famous rages and he'd kick it, hard. Or throw it across the room.

 

elmac

(4,642 posts)
24. Texas and this country needs Beto O'Rourke
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 04:49 PM
Oct 2018

and a lot more like him before we can begin to get our Democracy back.

Vinca

(50,303 posts)
32. OMG - I just went to the link to see more photos and it said Beto happened to be there
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 05:27 PM
Oct 2018

because he was doing his laundry. DOING HIS LAUNDRY! Beto For President 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

renate

(13,776 posts)
49. I'll see your kitten and raise you a bunny
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 07:58 PM
Oct 2018

I forgot my twitter password and it won't let me find just the tweet, but the picture is here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211281221

trickyguy

(769 posts)
56. Always wondered why there were no pets in the WH. But you know that animals and small
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 09:28 PM
Oct 2018

children are always favored in pictures. I'm sure our pResident wouldn't like that at all.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
69. I have never even see a picture of trump with any of his grandchildren.
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 09:18 AM
Oct 2018

I think there are nine now.

apkhgp

(1,068 posts)
59. I clicked on the link
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 10:52 PM
Oct 2018

The comments against Beto are totally narrow minded. He is block walking, getting to know everybody. Petting kittens is no different than when a politician holds a baby. These people should really learn to lighten up. A vote for Ted is the same BS we are getting right now.

catrose

(5,073 posts)
60. I'm sure the little girl will always remember Beto petting her kittens.
Sat Oct 20, 2018, 11:33 PM
Oct 2018

Maybe she'll name one after him.

These photos appeared on my cat rescue's Facebook feed. He wasn't doing a photo op; his head is down and I wondered who was the nice man--kinda handsome, he was--holding the kitten. OF COURSE it was Beto. Anybody who can be kind to animals has a huge lead over everybody else, in my book.

I'm sorry for Barron not getting a dog after his father promised, but I'm glad no animals are around DJT. I wouldn't adopt pets to his family.

Edited to add: And I read the comments. Jerks. I hate the internet (particularly the Russian branch).

sheilahi

(277 posts)
73. I love this guy.
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 10:12 AM
Oct 2018

This guy would almost make it worthwhile to move to Texas. Of course I'd just vote and leave. Please come to Oregon Beto. We love you here.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,214 posts)
77. Can you imagine Heidi Cruz blocking walking?
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 11:05 AM
Oct 2018

Ms. "We can't afford a second house" out shaking hands with the commoners? Yeah, me neither.

We just need to make sure Ted has to get a lucrative new job in the PRIVATE SECTOR.

usaf-vet

(6,207 posts)
81. An open display of the respect for life. All life.
Sun Oct 21, 2018, 01:11 PM
Oct 2018

Inherent compassion. Obama had it. Jimmy Carter had it. Beto has it. It's what the country needs in it's leaders.

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