Rep. Beto O'Rourke won't rule out a 2020 presidential bid

[Eugene]

Source: Washington Post

Rep. Beto O’Rourke won’t rule out a 2020 presidential bid

By Michael Scherer November 26 at 4:41 PM

EL PASO — Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who built a national following and a deep fundraising base during his unsuccessful bid for the Senate, would not rule out a run for the presidency, telling constituents at an El Paso town hall that he and his wife were considering next steps.

“Amy and I made a decision not to rule anything out,” he told reporters afterward, admitting that his position is different from the one he took on 2020 during campaign.

O’Rourke, 46, a three-term congressman from Texas, would enter the race with less elected experience than many of his rivals but a proven ability to excite Democratic voters in a political era dominated by President Trump.

In a crowded field that could number more than 20 candidates, charisma is likely to be key to attracting attention of early voters and the small-dollar fundraising that most candidates will need to survive the early stages of the primaries.

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[Eliot Rosewater]

1. I hope he doesnt rule out a run. I dont want ANY actual Democrat to rule anything out

as to how to save this country.

[dlk]

2. I Would Prefer to See Beto in the Senate Prior to a Presidential Run

I believe Beto needs a little more national experience/exposure prior to a presidential bid. John Cornyn's seat will be up for re-election in 2020.

[BluegrassDem]

15. The Senate just makes you take votes to use against you later on

And if he ran and lost against Cornyn, he would be toast.

[bearsfootball516]

3. I honestly think he'd crush Trump.

[Moostache]

4. O'Rourke - Harris ticket? I'd be thrilled with that ticket...

Or Joe Kennedy III? (is he eligible to be on the ticket yet?) ... 16 years of that level of leadership (the VP running in 2028 and 2032 and extending the healing of the nation in the process) is definitely going to be needed to recover from the compounding stench of POTUS 45 and his cabal of thieves, grifters and fools...

Imagine the sight of Beto and Cheeto onstage for a debate...and imagine Beto delivering a round house flying elbow to Cheeto's face if he tried the stalking / invading personal space crap again...oh, be still my heart.

[maxsolomon]

5. Max Solomon won't rule out Presidential Bid

No one's asking, but it would be dumb for me, or anyone, to say no 23 MONTHS BEFORE THE ELECTION.

[Adrahil]

6. Run, Beto, Run!

He’s got “it”. He can wipe the floor with Trump!

[Bleacher Creature]

7. I want him to be President one day so badly, but three House terms is pretty skimpy experience.

In a perfect world, he'd be the VP on a ticket with Kamala Harris or Amy Klobuchar, work his tail off turning Texas blue, and then take over after the 2028 election.

I also could see him being Biden's VP, and Biden only committing to serve a single term.

[Bradshaw3]

8. Harris has only been a senator for less than two years

And was a state attorney general for one and a half terms before that. I would say their experience is similar.

[In It to Win It]

9. Good. This is his window. There's no guarantee that window will ever come again

[helpisontheway]

11. True..Just like they tried to tell Obama that it was not his turn..He was the right man

for that moment.

[EffieBlack]

14. Obama had won a statewide race.

Beto should try that first.

[helpisontheway]

16. True.nt

[In It to Win It]

20. They had different demographic hurdles that I'm willing to forgive

I think Beto can win in Illinois but not in Texas.

I’m of the opinion that a Democrat won’t win any statewide race in Texas any time soon... maybe by 2022.... big maybe. For now, Texas is just too red.

[Cha]

25. I agree. Beto put on a

hellava campaign in Texas. The state that's sending tedfuckingcruz back to the Senate.

[jcgoldie]

24. Seems like he tried pretty hard

And damn near pulled off a pretty huge win in red Texas. I've heard people say this here and I can't understand at all the logic behind it. What does coming a couple percentage points from flipping a senate seat in Texas have to do with whether he's a good candidate for president?

[helpisontheway]

10. He has more experience than that troll we have in there now

Please let them try to talk about experience now.

[EffieBlack]

13. Most high school students have more experience, but that's not the standard I'm going for

[EffieBlack]

12. I really like Beto, but he's in danger of getting out WAY over his skis ...

He really needs to slow his roll, put in some time and get some experience before going for the brass ring.

[Renew Deal]

18. He has 12 years

Though the last House member to be elected was Garfield...

[EffieBlack]

28. He has less than 6 years in the House

The previous 6:years, he was on the El Paso City Council

[Renew Deal]

17. O'Rourke has 12 years of elected experience

6 years in city council and 6 in the House

That’s more than Trump, but less than almost every prominent Democrat being talked about other than Steyer.

[dalton99a]

19. Beto will fill stadiums and raise millions, and there is a multitude waiting to help

I hope he runs

[marlakay]

23. He would get the millennials out

My younger daughter 36 who is independent leaning right since her husband has been military officer for years, lives in Texas and they both voted for him.

Same kid that informed me a few months ago, sorry mom but I am more conservative than you you have to accept it.

They are republican moderates that have no home.

We could get those votes, the youth vote. Latino vote.

[OnDoutside]

21. Someone talking about Obama said if it's your time, it's your time. Beto needs to get in the game

and find out if it's his time.

[FloridaBlues]

22. Would love to see him on the ticket perhaps VP.

[MrGrieves]

26. Franken O'rourke

[ananda]

27. Yay!

He is so good at energizing Dems!!!!