O'Rourke receives invite to visit Iowa from Des Moines Democratic Party

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Source: The Hill

Beto O’Rourke has reportedly received an invitation to visit the Polk County Democratic Party in Des Moines, Iowa — the state that hosts the first presidential nominating contest of 2020.

“We would love to host him,” Sean Bagniewski, the chairman of the Polk County Democratic Party, told the publication. “He was unapologetically progressive. He’s a young face. He wasn’t afraid to be himself. Democrats are often very poll tested, very consultant-driven. He was more authentic in a way that people haven’t seen since Barack Obama, so he connected with people nationwide in ways that some of our more cautious political leaders haven’t.”

“It’s real. In Iowa, everybody knows the next person that they want to meet, and by far he is the No. 1 person that’s being requested right now — volunteers, elected officials, our membership base,” Bagniewski continued. “Everybody right now is asking for Beto.”

O'Rourke has not responded to the invitation, according to the publication.

Read more: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/416839-orourke-gets-invite-from-iowa-democratic-party-amid-talks-of

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11/14/18 09:24 PM EST

[elleng]

1. Here we go!

[titaniumsalute]

2. Oh that would be juicy

I can tell you already that Republican politicians are scared of this guy. They know he's good looking, smart, fearless, now tested on the campaign trail, genuine, likeable, and maybe very well unbeatable in 2020.

[dalton99a]

8. He's a formidable opponent who can fill stadiums

and coffers

[Tiggeroshii]

3. He would easily win a vast majority of texas delegates

Im guessing

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Go, go, go, Beto!

To Iowa, that is.

[bullwinkle428]

5. THIS IS HOW IT BEGINS.

Heh-heh-heh...

[Dopers_Greed]

6. Mixed feelings

LOVE him (Longtime Texas Dem here).

But I'd like for him to not jump straight in to running for President. Especially considering the crowded field Dems will have.

[monmouth4]

12. If he is selected to give a speech at the Dem convention, look out! I love him..n/t

[Magoo48]

13. Speaking of the crowded field,

Democrats must find a way to compete for the presidency without eviscerating one another like the Republican Clowns of the Apocalypse did in 2016.

[Honeycombe8]

7. Well, now. This is an interesting development. Glad to hear this!

I hope Gillum doesn't fade from national view, either. I know he's still Mayor, but he won't always be Mayor.

[elleng]

9. Andrew Gillum Speaks: 'I'm Not Leaving the Field'

Andrew Gillum is about to be out of a job, either way.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211431518

[Honeycombe8]

10. Oh, no. What's he going to do? I'm sure he needs a paycheck.

He's so charismatic and talented. I hope there's a place for him somewhere in the Democratic Party, in some elected office.

[elleng]

11. Ditto.