Beto O'Rourke drops presidential bid

[brooklynite]

Source: Dallas Morning News

This is a developing story

WASHINGTON -- Beto O’Rourke announced Friday that he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential race.

He announced the move in an email to supporters, with no warning.

“Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully,” he wrote. “My service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee.”

Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2019/11/01/beto-orourke-drops-presidential-bid/

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I am sorry to read this.

I always liked him, and I really admired his outspoken words on gun control, even though they probably contributed to his loss of support.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. I'm of mixed feelings, but the field absolutely needs winnowing.

He never had a chance and he should run for the Senate in Texas next year.

[denvine]

8. Agreed!

I really like him and thought he was awesome when he ran against Ted Cruz but it was too soon for him to run for president. I hope he runs against Cornyn next year. Best of luck to you Beto!

[murielm99]

33. He said he will not be running for Senate.

That is too bad. I think he could win.

[kimbutgar]

3. He can run against Cronyn now for Senate

Beto is loved enough in Texas to win.

[videohead5]

9. He's got one big problem

He should have never came out for confiscating guns. That makes it harder for him in a place like Texas.

[cstanleytech]

10. He can address that though and focus on only wanting to take them from convicted felons and keep

them out of their hands.
That would make it much more difficult for the Repugnants to attack him over it.

[hibbing]

17. They will just play snippets over and over and over

The whole campaign would be about it. As much as I love the guy, I do not think he has a chance if he would run. God, the things that have happened to this country. I actually remember a few Democrats winning statewide races in states like Texas and even my own state of Nebraska, which will probably never have a Democratic senator again in my lifetime.

Peace

[grantcart]

20. Unfortunately he burned that bridge.

For the record Beto was my favorite personal pick for Pres, just thought he needed a little more time.

For all practical purposes his confiscation plan for assault weapons eliminates the possibility of any TX statewide office in the future.

IMO he is better suited to getting a cable show on MSNBC or CNN

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

13. Bet the gun humpers are celebrating none the less.

[MustLoveBeagles]

24. Yeah I'm sure they are

They can go fuck themselves. I wish him well and hope he works his ass off for our nominee.

[ArizonaLib]

25. Agree - someone needs to start ripping the band aid off of gun bans

I am for banning guns altogether. The only way to eventually get there is to at a minimum put a toe in the water - even if it gets shot off. Nothing is going to change without someone standing up.

[MustLoveBeagles]

27. The gun worship in this country is sickening

My late grandfather, who was a conservative on many issues, wanted a complete ban and destruction of all guns and a repeal of the Second Amendment. He was a sniper during WII and had an strong hatred for them after that experience. I don't favor a ban of all guns just the assault weapons. I admire that Beto had the guts to do this although it cost him politically. I'm sure the asshole who threatened him on Twitter will suffer no consequences at all.

[ArizonaLib]

30. That Twitter A-hole lives in fear everyday

Beto has the higher moral ground and can sleep well at night.

[TexasBushwhacker]

15. Cornyn would be hrder to beat than Cruz n/t

[soldierant]

18. I'm curious - why would that be so?

I'm not fro Texas so I can only look on from outside.

[grantcart]

22. Remember "nobody doesn't like Sarah Lee"? Invert that

Cruz is a faux Texan and frequently makes statements that are not consistent with Texas sensibilities. He can't even talk about hamburgers w/O making Texans cringe.

[soldierant]

35. I realize, of course, that Cruz is disliked

(not being deaf, dumb, and blind). But he surely does have name recognition, and in 74 years I have seen - not always, but not that seldom either - name recognition trump what the recognition is for. Not saying you're wrong, you're probably right, but I don't see it as a foregone conclusion either.

[bearsfootball516]

19. Yep. Cornyn isn't nearly as despised as Cruz.

[imavoter]

32. he won't run for senate against Cornyn

he's already said that multiple times. Which really aggravates me.
I know running is hard, but if you don't think you can beat Cornhole,
then why are you running for President?

I really like him, but I just think he should have tried again here in Texas.
Just my 2 cents.

I wonder what he'll do now. He's not a lawyer. Run their business again?
Speaker, write a book? Will be interesting to see.

[proud patriot]

4. I hope he runs for Senate

I like him and hope we see more from him

[left-of-center2012]

5. What was Beto thinking?

He was campaigning in Alabama and CT
when the action was in Iowa and NH.

[BlueStater]

6. That's just swell.

Quite a few people I would have liked to have seen drop out before him.

Other than Kamala Harris and maybe Pete Buttigieg, I have zero interest in anyone who's left. What a letdown.

[Skittles]

16. it sucks

I wish there was a choice of SOMEONE ELSE

[Jarqui]

7. I like him too and am sorry he's dropping out

There is one area he could really help - even though he fell short before - if he could steal Cornyn's seat in Senate ....

This has probably been discussed and maybe there's already a resolution I'm not aware of ...

[NurseJackie]

11. This is just the beginning... he has a VERY bright future in the Democratic party.

I look forward to seeing what he does next.

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Wish he'd run for the Senate.

[IronLionZion]

14. There are some other folks who should drop out before Beto

He needs to run for Senate or some other office, maybe governor of Texas. make Texas blue again

[BlueIdaho]

21. In the end - there will be only one.

I’d be perfectly happy to see the field shrink to five or six before the end of the year. I thank Beto for his passion and compassion and hope he will turn his eye towards the Senate. He’s a talented politician.

[Capt. America]

26. He fought a positive campaign. Good for him, but it was time.

[MustLoveBeagles]

28. Sadly your right

Although I would've liked to have seen one more debate with him in it. Oh well.

[oldsoftie]

29. And i got yelled at for saying it was only a matter of time.

Now, endorsement?

[mahina]

31. Thank you Beto for standing up for us.

I gave him money I couldn’t really afford when he ran against Cruz.

I couldn’t give in his presidential run but hoped to.

Respect to the man from Texas. He’s got brains and heart and courage for days. I hope to see him in office one day soon.

[SweetieD]

34. I truly believe one day he will be president. I am glad he was self aware to know

that 2020 wasn't going to happen for him.

[madville]

36. He's smart not to run against Cornyn next year

He doesn’t want to lose back to back Senate runs. With Trump on the ticket he’d lose to Cornyn probably 55-45.

I wonder if he’s considered moving a few miles west to New Mexico, he’d have a much more viable path to the Senate or Governor there.