Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumBeto O'Rourke hits the campaign trail in new teaser for HBO documentary
Los Angeles TimesBeto ORourke hits the road in the upcoming HBO documentary Running With Beto, which released a trailer on Thursday night.
The movie traces the relatively unknown congressman's grassroots 2018 Senate race in which he sought to become the first Texas Democrat to win a statewide election in almost 25 years.
Director David Modigliani embedded his crew with the O'Rourke campaign for a year as the El Paso congressman staged a bold attempt to unseat Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. The doc recounts the best-funded grassroots campaign in U.S. Senate history, as ORourke visited all 254 of the states counties in two years, used social media in unconventional ways and refused to accept PAC money or corporate contributions.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
getagrip_already
(14,838 posts)Unless it casts him in an unfavorable light, it can only help solidify his brand as a hard driving, inclusive campaigner.
This is the type of thing campaigns would spend any amount to get, but which isn't something money can buy.
Note: I'm very undecided. Except for bs. If there were an "anyone but bernie" choice, that would be me.
Still, I like beto. I like kamilla. I like Warren. I like Biden. I'll probably contribute to all of them to be sure they get into the debates. But by the time MA gets around to voting, the die will likely be cast.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,842 posts)I've always liked Joey Biden, a Tri-stater's affection from southern NJ. Have a girl crush on Kamala Harris. Respect and like Liz Warren. Like Booker's upbeat message, too.
As for Beto O'Rourke? He intrigues me. I really want to see what he can do on the campaign trail.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Maru Kitteh
(28,343 posts)I think now is his best time to strike, if he's going to. I guess he could run for a congressional seat maybe and go from there. Just maybe a Senate seat. But his currency is large right now, and being from El Paso gives him a unique seat.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Phil Mudd ( former CIA/FBI ) mentioned this the other night on CNN...wouldnt it be brilliant for Biden and Beto to break tradition and come out together as a team.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
David__77
(23,520 posts)Others benefit from doing that as well.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
CrossingTheRubicon
(731 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
peggysue2
(10,842 posts)He's got that 'it' quality, that lightening in a bottle touch. Is that enough? I honestly don't know but from his performance in Texas, he can certainly excite people and raise gobs and gobs of money.
Think this documentary is a great idea. Plus, I really like the tag line: Run as if you have nothing to lose.
Yeah, I'd like to see someone act on that!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)He was very key to gaining us 2 of those seats we now have a House majority with. One of which is my own Representative Lizzie Fletcher.. for the first time since George HW Bush sat this House district in the 60s we have a Democratic Party member in it!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
peggysue2
(10,842 posts)he can translate that energy and excitement to a national setting. If he can?
Anything's possible.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Eric J in MN
(35,619 posts)...he took money from corporate lobbyists.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided