Beto O'Rourke interview with Rachel Maddow (Video Inside)

[Indygram]

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[TexasTowelie]

1. I'm tuned in.

Looking forward to the interview.

[pamdb]

2. Beto

He should have run for Senate.

[DesertRat]

7. He did

Do you mean he should run again for Senate?

[dalton99a]

3. He did a great job.

[hedda_foil]

4. He did a very impressive job. He seems to have had some movement coaching too.

I noticed very few of the arm flinging movements that could distract from what he says.

[Jarqui]

5. I didn't hear anything I disagreed with.

I like him.

He needs to gear down on the machine gun delivery.
It shows he's got energy but it's so rapid, it is a challenge to absorb and he loses nuances of language like emphasis.

I'm still intrigued with his candidacy and need to learn more ...

[Gothmog]

6. This was a great interview

Link to tweet

[Indygram]

8. Kick for added video for those who missed the interview

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[femmedem]

9. I'm glad Rachel gave him an extended opportunity to talk about foreign policy.

I was impressed with his depth of knowledge of both current and historical events, and his recognition of root causes of current crises.

[NYMinute]

10. Beto is extremely inspiring

Thanks for posting this!

[Indygram]

11. You're welcome!

He'll be on The View today as well. I was watching CNN this morning and got the urge to throat punch all of them...as usual minimizing Beto and implying that his poll numbers aren't related to lack of national media. Beto inspires youth voters SO MUCH that they actually turned out and voted at an increase of 500%. He can do that on a national level too, which means Democrats win not just the White House but down ticket everywhere. He would have won Texas if not for gerrymandering. We can't put an end to gerrymandering without NEW voters helping with those down ticket races. It's a miracle he got as close as he did...more votes than ANY Democrat EVER before.

[lillypaddle]

12. I must have watched a different interview

He seemed uncomfortable to me. If I compare him to Mayor Pete's interview style, he has a long way to go. He's still very hyperactive. I forgot which movie it was, where someone said, "She makes coffee nervous." Applies here, I think.

[dalton99a]

13. Millions came out and voted for him because of that

His campaign rallies are not college lectures

[Indygram]

15. Thank goodness for that...

I think by early June we will see Beto rise in the polls now that he's doing national media.

[lillypaddle]

16. Just not my style

Maybe he'll grow on me.

[Indygram]

14. He is extremely energetic, which enables him to energize supporters

I never volunteer for candidates. When I hear Beto talk I feel inspired to go knock on doors. High energy motivates people to get off their butts and volunteer. That's why Texas youth turnout was up 500% in 2018. If not for gerrymandering he would have won that race. If the youth turnout goes up 500% on a national level it would cause the biggest blue tsunami in history all across the country with record down level wins. It would go a long way to counter the damage Trump has done.

[lillypaddle]

17. Okay

it's just my opinion. It's early yet.

[DesertRat]

19. You're not the only one

I agree with what Beto says, but his extra wordy, hyper delivery is not my style. When I think of an ideal president I want someone who has a much more calm and thoughtful vibe. Like our last POTUS. *sigh*

[essadaw]

18. Beto came across as very knowledgeable.

I was impressed by Beto's interview. He did a great job with the foreign policy questions. I wish Rachel had the time to have also asked about his climate change plan.