Do you like Beto?

[leftyladyfrommo]

He just hits me the wrong way not that it matters because I can't vote for him.

I think I see him and miss Obama. I really miss Obama.

[bearsfootball516]

1. I can't vote for him either, but I love him.

[redstatebluegirl]

38. Are you a Texas resident?

You won't vote for the Democrat against Cruz?????? Trying to understand.

[bearsfootball516]

42. I live in Indiana.

[redstatebluegirl]

44. Sorry when you said you couldn't vote for him, I thought you in a spot to do so.

Just because you live in Indiana, you could be a student who is registered in their home state and vote there, we did that while we were in school. Sorry for the confusion. Still not sure what is not to like about a guy who could knock off Cruz the terrible.

[Caliman73]

43. Perhaps the Indiana State map avatar might explain?

The poster likely is in and/or from Indiana and cannot vote in Texas. My username Caliman is because I am from California and live in California.

[True Dough]

54. And here I thought

you were in love with calimari!

[Caliman73]

61. Well I can't say I don't love it...but

Yep California. Calimari in California! Man, now I have to go hunt me down some calimari! Lucky for me I live in the Monterey Bay area. Lots of good places to get calamari.

[Small-Axe]

63. Cali is a city in Colombia...

and not a proper nickname for California.

I spent a number of years living in Carmel and Pacific Grove, love calamari, but as a native Californian, I hate people calling our state "Cali."

Just like people from San Francisco bristle at "Frisco."

Not good.

I like Beto!

[Caliman73]

66. You must not be Latino

We call it Cali (not pronounced like the LL Cool J song) or Califas all the time. Given that Latinos are the largest racial group in California, you may want to get used to it.


I have heard about San Francisco... oh, I sorry, The City (pretentious).

[Turin_C3PO]

70. ...

My Latino friends from there all say “Cali”.

[Iggo]

73. No such thing as a proper nickname. Whatever sticks, sticks.

I admit I didn't like "Cali" when it first started hitting back in the 80's, but I've gotten used to it over time.

Helluva lot faster than those hoity-toities up in Frisco.

[WeekiWater]

2. I like just about everything about him.

I really think his impact is going to be felt for some time in Texas.

[Autumn]

3. Love Beto and I can't vote for him either. I will get to vote for him when he runs for President

so that makes me happy.

[hlthe2b]

4. What's not to like?

[INdemo]

5. What dont you like about him? He is a Democrat that speaks the truth

when talking about issues and he is not afraid to speak up and directly challenge Republicans when they feed voters a line of Bullshit...
Just to inform you that Obama is not on the ballot for 2018 midterms

What was the purpose of your post...
We now know that you just don't like Beto..Do you like Cruz?

[leftyladyfrommo]

33. I think it was when he said he would rather that Obama not come to campaign for him.

Hit me the wrong way. I even understand that it was a purely political decision. That in Texas he was better off campaigning by himself.

I really, really hope that he knock Cruz out, though.

[INdemo]

45. In 2010 Democratic Candidates kept Obama out of their Campaign

The major issues were Obama Care and the huge deficit that GW Bush left behind with the Near Depression.
Republicans were able to place the blame on the Democrats for those deficits. Remember?..
Nope Democrats shunned Obama. Democrats lost the House because of the Republican Deficit..

Obama is one hell of a Campaigner..Beto would benefit (I think) with Obama

[LeftInTX]

99. Probably not in Texas....I don't know....

Beto needs to bring up his numbers with Latinos so he's having concerts with Tejano artists.

[Trailrider1951]

109. I can very much understand why Beto would say that about Obama

There are many people in Texas who hate Carnival Cruz, but are still very much RACIST. They hate Obama because he is BLACK. I lived in Texas for about 30 years, mostly in Houston, and the last 10 years in Austin. Let me tell you of two of my experiences:

1. In 2008, I had had about enough of W and his band of war criminals. I really liked Obama, and thought he was a much better candidate for the office of President than any other candidate, so I voted for him. I also put up several Obama signs in my yard. One night my house was egged by some of my racist neighbors. Made a big mess, but I left those signs up anyway. BTW, I'm an older lady with natural blonde hair and blue eyes.

2. At one of my jobs in Houston, I worked with a woman from the small town of Mineola, Texas. At that time, I took my first long-distance trip on Amtrak, and I LOVED it! I returned to work a week later extolling the virtues and pleasures of train travel. This co-worker looked shocked and told me, "I would NEVER travel on Amtrak!" I asked her why and she said, and I quote, "Too many minorities." No shit. I guess she thought that because I had white skin and blue eyes like she had, that I must think like she did. From that moment on, I no longer considered her to be a friend. And there are many many Caucasians in Texas that think like that. Thank god I moved to Washington state last year. People here are sane. My only regrets are 1. I now cannot vote for Beto, and 2. I miss my HEB, dammit!

[aeromanKC]

6. VOTE for BETO

Something tells me we all will be voting for Beto in the not so future future.

[stonecutter357]

7. lol fail !

[Iggo]

17. Word.

[TexasProgresive]

8. Let me ask you a question, leftyladyfrommo.

Let's suppose you are leftladyfromtx. Would you vote for Carnival Cruz or not vote at all helping to ensure Cruz remains in the Senate?
I will not but I was tempted to report your post for attacking a Democratic candidate.

That said, I love Robert "Beto" O'Rourke. It makes no difference to how much I like and miss former president Obama. What's one thing got to do with another?

I like both of them. I don't know if Beto can pull it off, but I have hope. Posts like this are just trying to bring me down.

[malaise]

12. +1,000

Love him

[mountain grammy]

19. What you said right there. Texas Progressive..

I've been talking to our 91 year old aunt in El Paso.. Beto's been her Rep for years and she loves him.. He's a good man, an honest man, she says, and I believe her.

We'll be spending election night with dear Aunt Bonnie in El Paso. None of us want to go through this alone.

#BetoforTexas

[TexasTowelie]

97. +1,000,000

I had a volunteer knock on my door on Wednesday asking if I was going to show up to vote for Beto. I told her that I'll be there to vote for him enthusiastically and had a nice conversation with her for a few minutes.

[LeftInTX]

102. I'm a new precinct chair

I wear Beto stuff, so people will open the door.

Today I'm in an upscale area starting GOTV for early voting. This lady comes to the door. " You were just here a few weeks ago, I gave him money after your visit!!!" Sigh......

I get alot of people who say they will vote for him, but then I look at their voting records......some haven't voted since 2012. The most annoying thing is to see Beto signs at houses where there are no registered voters.

[blogslut]

9. Yes. I like Beto.

And I get to vote for him.

[smirkymonkey]

10. What exactly don't you like about him?

I'm just curious.

[lark]

11. I like him a lot!

Going to TX for a family reunion in Weatherford with my sister next week. She's made me promise not to start fights with my redneck rural relatives, because based on our experience with them 30 years ago, we're pretty certain they will be strong Trumpers. I hope to hear some good things about Beto there, but will be surprised if that happens. My plan is to spend most of my time with my 90 and 93 year old aunts, they are the reason I'm going since this will probably be the last time I get to see them and spend time with them. Since we'll only be with them for a day or so, hopefully I can deflect or ignore BS. I will certainly start nothing and just want to spend time with moms' family. However, if pushed, or if I see something vile, I will speak up.

[H2O Man]

13. I do.

[tblue37]

14. Just because he isn't Obama, that doesn't mean he isn't a worthy candidate and

won't become an excellent senator--and perhaps even more someday.

This sort of vague "There's just something about him that hits me the wrong way" criticism reminds me of the people who say they won't vote for the Democratic Party's candidate because he or she just doesn't "excite" them.

What exactly is it that he has said or done that bothers you?

[BigMin28]

15. I like him

and will proudly vote for him. He has inspired a lot of enthusiasm in Texas. Hopefully that gets my fellow Texans to the polls to vote.

[Iggo]

16. Wow!

A live one!

[awesomerwb1]

18. A democrat who doesn't like this guy?

Wow.

Just wow.

[onecaliberal]

20. Why is this Republican talking point here?

We see right through you people.

[leftyladyfrommo]

35. I'm not a Republican talking point.

I was just curious how other people see him. I haven't ever heard him speak but I plan to now. I need to pay attention and follow his campaign and find out who he is and why people like him so much.

[Iggo]

37. "He just hits me the wrong way."

It appears you came here to say nothing other than you don't like this guy.

You say you're not one, so you're not one.

But that's what shit-stirring republican trolls do.

So don't do that.

[DontBooVote]

39. No one said that you are the talking point. Furthermore....

...You were curious as to how others see him. How others (DUers) see him is all over this forum and the Texas group. So, what's the mystery for you?

You haven't heard him speak ... yet ... he hits you the wrong way? How so? If you don't know anything about him, how can he hit you the wrong way? You admit you need to pay attention and find out who he is and why people like him. But somehow you know that he hits you the wrong way?

What's up with you?

[Iggo]

40. Welcome to DU.

[DontBooVote]

46. Thank you. Been reading DU for nearly 15 years, you guys provide respite in a raging storm. nt

[gopiscrap]

92. welcome to DU

[MrsCoffee]

55. Wait, you've never even heard him speak, but you came to let us all know you don't like him anyway?

Come on...

Surely you see why you are getting some of the replies you are getting.

[violetpastille]

65. He reminds me of the hero of "Washington" films from the 30's

Who were so plain spoken and sincere that they were able to bring together everyone to the Democratic cause. i.e. Mr Smith Goes to Washington.

He has a very big tent. Even bigger than Obama's I would say.

I can't see Beto roasting the Kardashians for instance. I can see him welcoming them and he seems to be welcoming to all who care for equality and freedom.

[onecaliberal]

88. This IS a Republican talking point. People like him because he is the real deal.

[LAS14]

49. Because it's a DISCUSSION forum (underlining, not yelling).

Look at all the publicity it's gotten for people who really like Beto. LeftyLadyFromMO is getting answers to her question. That's what it's all about.

[Polly Hennessey]

21. We all miss Obama.

Beto is our next step. Just what we want and need. Leftyladyfrommo, you do not sound like a Democrat. Perhaps you stumbled here accidentally and became confused.

[beachbum bob]

22. you need to ask yourself why you can't....he has huge potential in front of him like no other

[democratisphere]

23. Perfect politicians are hard, if not impossible, to find.

Ted Cruz is the worst of the worst. Beto will get better with time and experience.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

24. Yes. He's the real deal. He may not act as polished

as Obama, but in some ways he is more unabashedly liberal which is refreshing to me.

But, get what you are saying. We all have a sixth sense when there's just some inkling we have that turns us off about someone.

I will say, he didn't seem prepared enough at tuesday's debate...imho. I have heard him so much, I don't hear much that is new. I admire Obama because you always knew he studied and listened and learned constantly.

[LeftInTX]

106. Their backgrounds are different

Beto: Columbia BA English lit. Obama: Harvard Law Cruz: Harvard Law
Also Obama is much different kind of politician. One thing I don't like about Beto is that he has pigeon holed himself into these crazy term limits. Beto was on city council and has been in congress since 2013. Beto seems to know the state very well. His experience has been his outreach across the state. This is a plus and minus. The downside: Not much debate prep time - LOL
Cruz is a master debater. I listened to the first debate and was pleased. (I missed the second because I was blockwalking) I don't expect Beto to "win" a debate against Cruz.

Beto is running a very non-traditional campaign. I think in Texas, it is the only way to possibly win. As to whether this type of model should be replicated and whether it is not sustainable for other statewide candidates remains to be seen. (Other candidates lose volunteers to him) He relies very heavily on volunteers. (Much, much more than other campaigns) Still if we want to "take back our state" it will take an army of volunteers. OTOH, not as many statewide candidates can replicate Beto. Lupe falls flat. Collier can do it. He's got "it" believe it or not. Kim Olson is trying something similiar, but she's ag and theaterical, she can get away with it. Joi Chevalier (comptroller) probably could not.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

108. Just watched the town hall and think he was

Very successful. Dana Bash kept saying at the start of each segment that Cruz refused to attend which was great.

i think Beto has many very liberal stances so it is a very fine line he must walk to try and explain things well enough to pull in many Texans who hear the conservative line constantly here.

Yes, agree that Cruz is a brilliant debater..but still think there were ways he could have practiced with a list of the top ten potential Cruz slurs...not to get into detailed rebuttal but to burn him with one liner then spend the rest of the time for what he wants to discuss. For instance..."I am not going to to spend my time defending lies about my record..anyone can look up the truth"...and then move on.

All moot now anyway. Gotv time

[Tommy_Carcetti]

25. He does have an erstwhile Obamaesqe quality about him.

Not being from Texas, I haven't followed his campaign as closely as others have, but from the brief glimpses I've gotten, I like what I see.

[LuckyCharms]

26. Yes. n/t

[bullwinkle428]

27. I'm stuck with the pathetic Grassley and Ernst as Senators. Would vote

for Beto in a heartbeat.

[Atman]

28. I admit that I haven't too closely.

All I know from the news coverage I've seen and articles I've read is that Beto is a genuine guy with a good, progressive agenda. I might be wrong. But I have to be perfectly honest...I like him mostly because he has a chance of ridding the Senate of the cancer that is Ted Cruz.

I can't vote for him, but I certainly would if I were able.

[Paladin]

29. Yes, I like Beto. Missing Obama is a feeble excuse for your dislike.

And when I cast my vote for Beto, I'll give you a passing thought.

[leftyladyfrommo]

36. I didn't say I disliked him. The only time I heard him was

when he said he didn't want Obama to campaign for him. But I know that he has lots and lots of supporters her on DU so I was curious about him.

I will try to listen to him from now on.

[Tarheel_Dem]

71. I love Obama too, but do you think declining to have Obama campaign for him was a diss by Beto?

I don't think Obama feels at all slighted when it comes to a candidate's local politics. Obviously, Obama has to be used strategically. Obama can't help Joe Manchin, he can't help Claire McCaskill; he can't help Tester or Heitkamp, and he can't help Beto. If it helps to distance himself from national Democrats, I say more power to him. That said, I'm in NC, so I can't vote for him either.

[Adrahil]

30. Not sure what you don't like....

I really like him. Wish I could vote for him.

[CountAllVotes]

31. Do you like Cruz better?

[juliann9494]

32. Do you like Beto?

I like him alot and I can't wait to vote for him.

[cyndensco]

34. I had heard so much about him that I was excited to see him on Real Time last spring.

He did not impress me during the Bill Maher interview because he did not maintain good eye contact, IMO.

After seeing clips of him since then, I have grown to be a supporter. His answer to the Kaepernick question gave me goosebumps. I look forward to voting for him in a national election one day.

[redstatebluegirl]

41. He isn't as progressive as I would like

but he is in Texas, we need to start running candidates like Beto, whose policies are more to the left but centrist enough to win their state. Winning is what we have to do. Litmus tests be damned.

[elleng]

103. Right

[dameatball]

47. I can't vote for him, but I sent two donations. Hoping he can get over the hump.

[LAS14]

50. ??? I don't understand any of this. Please explain. nt

[DFW]

53. Nor did I

Just say, "nu vorbesc romaneşte--angleza va rog" and await further instructions.

[PETRUS]

57. LOL! Not all that glitters...

[LAS14]

87. Can you explain what the removed post meant, and how your response applies?

[PETRUS]

90. I can only speculate about the poster's intent...

...but I think it was meant as a criticism of DU. My response was based on a hunch and wasn't about that particular comment, but I'm pretty sure they could guess at its significance. PM me if you want.

[Stallion]

51. Bill Clinton Bombed as Key-Note Speaker at the Democratic Convention in 1988

...then he got better.Try listening again. He's the best Democrat in Texas since Lloyd Bentsen and Ann Richards

[disillusioned73]

52. In comparrison to Cruz...

big time improvement.. looking from way up here in the N-East

[qazplm135]

56. I like him but

I don't like, like him.

[MontanaMama]

77. I like him in that way...

Like I love him like him...

[qazplm135]

84. Well if you love him so much

Why don't you marry him!

[MontanaMama]

89. 😏

Hahahahah!

[OriginalGeek]

58. I graduated in 1981 from a conservative christian high school in TX

I am still friends with several people from HS although we mostly only communicate on FB. Nearly all of them are still conservative christians but I am heartened to see that a few of them are openly supporting Beto (and catching a lot of heat from most of the rest of the school and friends). They know I'm a liberal atheist yet a lot of them remain friends.

One of my friends is a teacher now and a lot of his students are Dreamers and he just said he could not come back to school after election day and look them in the eye if he had voted for the guy that wants to send them all back to Mexico. He was immediately ganged up on with lots of "But he supports baby murderers! They need to go back and come in legally!" and lots of other horse shit. He told those people that he has been voting for conservative republicans all his life and none of them have done one thing to stop abortion. At least if he votes for Beto he knows he did what he could to help these students he loves with all his heart.

to me, that is a remarkable turn-around.

[DFW]

59. I miss Obama too, but I like Beto just fine

He's just coming from another place, that's all

Full disclosure, I vote in Texas and have already sent in my vote for Beto and everyone else on the Democratic ballot in my district.

[FarPoint]

60. I'm not really paying much attention to him...

I'm looking at picking the candidate against all Trump...I'll start with that and go with the upgrade... later, we can be more selective.

Time to stop the Trump.

[TNLib]

62. I can't vote for him but I did contribute to his campaign.

I was very impressed with him and he's giving that sleaze ball Cruz a serious challenge.

If Texas goes blue this election cycle or next it's game over for the GOP. Definitely worth the a little extra money to see that happen!

[-Steph-]

64. I love Beto. I'm not from Texas, but I've been watching their debates and reading articles here and

there about their senate race. I'm impressed with what I've been seeing so far. I feel like he has a lot of passion and drive.

[Turin_C3PO]

67. Yes, I like him.

He actually reminds me a little of Barack Obama.

[Croney]

68. Beto is one of the few I've given money to, when I had spare dollars.

And I live in Massachusetts.

[Turin_C3PO]

69. Same here.

Except I’m in New Mexico.

[Gothmog]

72. I really like Beto and I am glad that I can vote for him

I also miss President Obama

[Liberal In Texas]

93. I can vote for him too. And will do when early voting starts.

We win if we GOTV. Voter apathy has been the biggest problem in Texas.

[aikoaiko]

74. He'd probably be winning if he were better on guns

New gun control - yes.
New gun bans - no.
End gun violence.

[USALiberal]

76. Better in your view maybe, not for most people here. Nt

[Turin_C3PO]

78. What are his thoughts on gun bans?

Too lazy to google lol.

[aikoaiko]

79. Not a problem. I googled for you so that I could ensure accuracy.

https://betofortexas.com/issue/gun-safety/

We should:

Require background checks for all gun sales to ensure that firearms only get into the hands of responsible, law-abiding individuals. This means finally closing the gun show, online, and boyfriend loopholes.

Stop selling weapons of war and high-capacity magazines to ensure that firearms designed to kill as effectively and efficiently as possible on the battlefield aren’t used in our schools, our streets, our churches, and our concerts.

Block the erosion of Texas’ license to carry standards by opposing Concealed Carry Reciprocity, which would force Texas to allow anyone from states with weak to nonexistent conceal carry laws to disregard our own public safety requirements.

Fully support federal research on gun violence so that we can better understand and address its root causes.

[Turin_C3PO]

81. Thank you good sir! (Or ma'am)

I personally support universal background checks, a 3 day waiting period, requiring a safety class, closing the loopholes about gun sales/shows, and banning high capacity magazines.

I do support a ban on semi-automatic weapons of war but, in all honesty, I’m not sure that would actually help curtail mass shootings.

[uponit7771]

95. +1

[JCMach1]

75. Good person, good candidate

As a Texan Currently, that's a hell yes.

But, is he savior of the universe? Not at the moment

[Dem_4_Life]

80. What is not to like about him?

I seriously cannot think of one bad quality about Beto.

[msdogi]

82. He's a superstar

in the moment, it is wonderful to hear such passion, commitment and energy. Very impressive guy, he's got a great future, whether or not he can take down cruz. I'm not in texas, but this in one of my top 5 most hopeful Dem win races

[Pope George Ringo II]

83. I only have one reservation about liking Beto, and it's frankly unreasonable.

I do like Beto and will be voting for him every bit as much as I will be voting against Cruz. I have no reservations on either score and will be doing so with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. He's admirable, he's got lots of wonderful qualities, and the absolute worst thing I can say about the guy is that he made some mistakes when he was younger. Even there, he owns those mistakes, so my tiny part of the electorate can forgive him quite easily.

That said, the guy is a fountain of superhuman energy and optimism. I can only take close proximity to people like that for so long before I just want to strangle them. In small doses--like I get from political figures I don't personally deal with--that's great. But if you locked me in a room with him, I have no doubt that just watching him would exhaust me inside of 24 hours.

How that could possibly be a genuine fault on Beto's part, I have no idea.

[vercetti2021]

85. The word Duh comes to mind

Will be voting for him the morning of the 22nd.

[lillypaddle]

86. Love him (so far)

I think he will go far.

[SammyWinstonJack]

91. Love EVERYTHING about him! Wish I could vote him and if I were still in Texas, I would

in a heartbeat.

[Raine]

94. He's OK, I haven't paid that much attention

to him because I'm in California and he's not an option.

[MrScorpio]

96. I can't vote for him either...

Because I live in Michigan.

However...

If he runs for President in 2020, if I’m around he’ll have me vote.

[JI7]

98. Obama doesn't care . Obama gets politics more than anyone . Obama has kept Beto off his endorsements

lists because Obama knows Beto needs the votes of some people who would never vote for Obama and probably even hate Obama.

those who like Obama and could be influenced by him are already voting Beto.

don't take things like this personally .

[Cha]

100. Exactly!

[RandySF]

101. I like him nut I am not dumping $$$ into a lot cause.

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

104. I'd vote for him

If I still lived in Texas. I saw his punk band picture from the 1990s and instantly related. And the more I hear about him, the more I like him.

[sprinkleeninow]

105. I do not like Beto.

I LOVE him! 😍

[GreenEyedLefty]

107. Lefty lady from Michigan here.

I not only adore Beto, I have chipped in to his campaign.

He has to be pulling in a lot of out of state money, which bodes well for 2020 - he clearly has a lot of national appeal!