Sources: Beto O'Rourke won't challenge John Cornyn for Senate, paving way for presidential bi

Beto O'Rourke has decided not to run for U.S. Senate next year against Texas Republican incumbent John Cornyn and likely will announce a campaign for president soon, people close to the former El Paso congressman told The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday.

Numerous people close to O'Rourke said they expect him to announce his presidential campaign within weeks. O'Rourke on Wednesday wouldn't reveal his political plans except to say he has made up his mind.

"Amy and I have made a decision about how we can best serve our country," he said in an exclusive statement to The Dallas Morning News. "We are excited to share it with everyone soon."
Since his close but historic loss to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in November, O'Rourke has been weighing how to "best serve the country." His political options have been to run for president or against Cornyn.



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