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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBeto 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 ORourke 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 cant escape the commercials. Theyre close in the polls, and every new development has gotten a lot of attention online. Thats why even Beto ORourkes stopping to pet kittens got national attention online Wednesday night.
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albacore
(2,406 posts)... grab 'em by the pussy??
jmowreader
(50,562 posts)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)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)There are no WH pets. Anyone who doesn't like animals has a screw loose somewhere.
paleotn
(17,956 posts)For his stance on climate change, maybe he should be introduced up close and personal to polar bears, sans Secret Service protection.
maddiemom
(5,106 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,413 posts)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)Sorry, we just watched "Mary Poppins" at our house, so I saw your post and sang it in my head!
OMGWTF
(3,975 posts)lastlib
(23,284 posts)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.
catbyte
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William Seger
(10,779 posts)Anyone who hates nature's most noble creature has no soul.
dameatball
(7,399 posts)Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)3catwoman3
(24,039 posts)Female anatomy would render it logistically challenging, unfortunately.
leanforward
(1,077 posts)Thank you. I could get away with it, different construction.
One would hope he'll be out/or fall down soon.
lastlib
(23,284 posts)Docreed2003
(16,875 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)Poiuyt
(18,130 posts)It's a common trait among psychopaths.
keithbvadu2
(36,906 posts)Sarah Huck knows how to handle the press.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,591 posts)Vinca
(50,303 posts)I swear this guy is a cross between RFK and Obama.
K&R
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)KT2000
(20,586 posts)he sure is!
denvine
(802 posts)A cross between RFK and Obama!
getagrip_already
(14,837 posts)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)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.
Bettie
(16,124 posts)his jaw and eat them like the reptile he is.
ChazInAz
(2,572 posts)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.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Exactly!
Rhiannon12866
(205,955 posts)He mentioned that when he was on with Colbert and I was already thinking there was a resemblance to RFK!
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)he looks like a little boy, just enjoying the sweet kitty.
This says so much about his character. No words are needed.
Beaverhausen
(24,472 posts)More like 4 weeks. But hes forgiven for that.
world wide wally
(21,754 posts)Your choice, Texas
leftyladyfrommo
(18,870 posts)rainy
(6,095 posts)Last edited Sat Oct 20, 2018, 11:22 PM - Edit history (1)
llmart
(15,552 posts)or some other much higher position. He and Kamala Harris are some very bright spots in our future.
pdsimdars
(6,007 posts)magicarpet
(14,167 posts)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)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)in which he can't get the camera right side up, then broadcasts his assistant's face.
Snake Plissken
(4,103 posts)Animals can sense evil people like Trump
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)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.
treestar
(82,383 posts)Remember poor Seamus
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)Atman
(31,464 posts)Just sayin'.
elmac
(4,642 posts)and a lot more like him before we can begin to get our Democracy back.
getagrip_already
(14,837 posts)And the GOP and nasty boys applaud!
Vinca
(50,303 posts)because he was doing his laundry. DOING HIS LAUNDRY! Beto For President 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)dalton99a
(81,570 posts)Last edited Sat Oct 20, 2018, 10:12 PM - Edit history (1)
northoftheborder
(7,574 posts)Autumn
(45,120 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)it says lots about him and it's all good...
renate
(13,776 posts)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
catbyte
(34,447 posts)renate
(13,776 posts)Gothmog
(145,553 posts)wiley
(2,921 posts)kimbutgar
(21,187 posts)trickyguy
(769 posts)children are always favored in pictures. I'm sure our pResident wouldn't like that at all.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I think there are nine now.
bitterross
(4,066 posts)apkhgp
(1,068 posts)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)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).
Lunabell
(6,105 posts)Nothing like scary Ted.
7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)Probably.
He is a good person🐾🐾🐾😊
Raster
(20,998 posts)Yes, there is a difference.
mucifer
(23,565 posts)sheilahi
(277 posts)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)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.
JohnnyRingo
(18,641 posts)usaf-vet
(6,207 posts)Inherent compassion. Obama had it. Jimmy Carter had it. Beto has it. It's what the country needs in it's leaders.