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TexasTowelie

(112,322 posts) Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:23 AM Aug 2019

No, Houston Chronicle, Beto shouldn't quit so he can run for Senate; This is why

The Houston Chronicle editorial board caused a nationwide stir recommending that Beto O'Rourke give up on running for president and run instead for U.S. Senate. It's not a new suggestion, or exclusive to the Chronicle — for O'Rourke or for Texas' other Democratic candidate for president, Julian Castro.

On Thursday, O'Rourke said no, absolutely not,he's still running for president, thank you.

But what do y'all think?

Would challenging the incumbent senator, Republican John Cornyn, be better for O'Rourke? For Castro? For Democrats? For Texas? For the nation?

WHY IT GOES BEYOND DEMOCRATS

Republicans' interest in this should be sky high, not just for how it could affect Cornyn's chances. The impact goes beyond the partisan outcome. Whether O'Rourke, or Castro, should bow out of the presidential race and run for Senate is a question that all Texans should find at least a little bit insulting, and here's why:

Read the remainder of the article by the Editorial Board of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
https://www.caller.com/story/opinion/2019/08/16/why-beto-shouldnt-back-out-presidential-race-run-senate/2007703001/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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No, Houston Chronicle, Beto shouldn't quit so he can run for Senate; This is why (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2019 OP

It's a decision only Beto can make. SouthernProgressive Aug 2019 #1

I have no issue with Beto xmas74 Aug 2019 #2

Not sure what the term for reverse coattails is.... SouthernProgressive Aug 2019 #4

Time for them to let it go wildflower Aug 2019 #3

Yep! Anything further and they are only undermining our already declared candidates liskddksil Aug 2019 #5

SouthernProgressive

(1,810 posts)

1. It's a decision only Beto can make.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 10:31 AM

Aug 2019

And it seems he has made it. There are pro's and con's to each option. For some reason people take their own one sided view of it during discussion.

Beto is a quality Presidential candidate. He has no chance of winning the primary but his campaign is serious and he is qualified for the position in every way. He is also a great spokesperson for us on the national level.

If he ran for the Senate it could be huge. No one is going to say he wouldn't have the best shot to take down Cornyn. Beto has a great following in Texas, has the ability to raise funds nationally for a State campaign, and already understand the full infrastructure that he needs in place. The popularity of Beto could help in a lot of races, not just his own. That includes the Presidential race.

Doesn't really matter at this point. Beto has spoken and it's his decision to make.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

xmas74

(29,674 posts)

2. I have no issue with Beto

Reply to SouthernProgressive (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:24 AM

Aug 2019

But with a presidential race that is over saturated I do believe he would make a bigger splash in a Senate race. If we win back the WH in 2020 we will still need the Senate. Someone with his star power could hold major clout if they came in with that seat.

There are a few presidential candidates that I personally hope will consider dropping and running for a Senate seat. They could make a big difference in the Senate make up.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

SouthernProgressive

(1,810 posts)

4. Not sure what the term for reverse coattails is....

Reply to xmas74 (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:32 AM

Aug 2019

But Beto could have them if he ran for Senate. He could actually help the Presidential ticket by doing so. I really think he could pull additional votes for the Presidential ticket.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

wildflower

(3,196 posts)

3. Time for them to let it go

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:31 AM

Aug 2019

He made his intentions very clear multiple times now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)

5. Yep! Anything further and they are only undermining our already declared candidates

Reply to wildflower (Reply #3)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:58 AM

Aug 2019

Though I'm sensing lately that they are really not interested in helping us in the Texas Senate race, but more that Beto is a threat to their chosen candidate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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