Beto O'Rourke: I'd 'absolutely' do a Fox town hall

[demmiblue]

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Beto O’Rourke said Monday he would “absolutely” do a Fox News town hall — breaking with some of his Democratic rivals who've sworn off the pro-Trump network.

“Absolutely,” O’Rourke said when asked about his willingness to appear on Fox. “This campaign is about going to where people are, and you see that physically in where I show up. But it also has to be in those channels or those social media streams where people get their news and their information. That also includes Fox.”

Speaking to reporters after touring flood damage in eastern Iowa, O’Rourke said he was unaware of any current talks with Fox, but that it's possible his campaign has had discussions.

“Very open to doing that,” he said.

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/20/beto-fox-town-hall-2020-1335374

[Indygram]

1. He was asked about this awhile back and he seemed open to doing it

Which is fine by me. Beto went to conservative areas when campaigning in Texas and showed up with the courage of his convictions and managed to actually sell progressive policy ideas to those voters, so why not? Hell, it would be good for those viewers to hear the TRUTH about the border and immigration. Plus, maybe it will make Trump's head explode, lol.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

2. Good move... good for Beto!! Little disappointed with Elizabeth's opposite decision...

I hope she'll change her mind, as I think it would benefit her campaign, the same way it gave Mayor Pete a lift. (Wow, did he kick some Fox azz!!)


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[mobeau69]

4. Summer camp? Summer camp?

Pete is one bad ass. He will shine in the debates. He would destroy Red Don in the same.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

11. He really is!! And, yes, he would!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[JI7]

3. he better be careful. they will be looking to set him up some way

[mobeau69]

6. He should. I like Beto but he's no Mayor Pete.

Very few have his knowledge and communication skills.

[JI7]

7. disagree, Beto is great but they still be looking to set him uo more than others

[mobeau69]

10. Didn't say he's not great.

[Indygram]

9. You clearly haven't been paying close attention to him, then

Much of his campaigning in Texas was in very red areas. He'll be just fine.

[mobeau69]

12. I have and I stand by my opinion.

Beto is great but he's no Pete in interviews. It's a high bar.

[Indygram]

18. For me, the opposite is true

eom

[cwydro]

19. I agree.

Beto is a lightweight compared to Buttigieg.

All you have to do is compare their resumes.

[RLG]

22. A lightweight?

You are not doing your candidate any favors by insulting other candidates.

What makes him a "lightweight"? Both men graduated from Ivy League schools.

How unfair.

[Indygram]

23. Agreed

not a good look.

[cwydro]

24. Read his resume lol. Then compare it to Buttigieg's.

There’s simply no comparing a rich boy who spent years (and still does on occasion) drifting around from this to that with a young man who has led a purpose driven life.

Saying “I’m not doing my candidate any good” is hilarious. I’ve seen people pull that with others too. If anyone picks a candidate based on whom another person does or does not like, well - that’s pretty silly imo.

I have donated to my candidate, as well as a couple others. I doubt any of them care one whit what anyone here says about anyone else.

[RLG]

25. "Rich boy"?

I guess JFK and FDR would've never been elected President because they were also "rich boys".

Now, it's a class issue.

[cwydro]

26. Exactly.

Funny how some of his supporters who knocked Buttigieg for doing the FOX town hall are now on board with Beto doing it. The hypocrisy is astounding.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

14. I agree... it's not even close!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[oldsoftie]

13. Well, there's been 3 others already & they've been done very well. Step up to the plate.

Hell, Bernie had the whole audience.

[JI7]

16. they aren't going to treat everyone the same

[oldsoftie]

20. If thats the case, it seems Sanders wouldve been the one to screw with, he's #2

We'll see, but my money is on all of them getting the same townhall. It does them no good to obviously screw with one over another.

[JI7]

21. nope, they want Sanders to be the nominee. Sanders are Biden

are in the same level of name recognition. the rest are below. but he is far below Biden.

[cwydro]

27. If he wants to be president, he should be able to handle it.

But, maybe not.

[JI7]

30. you think Warren and Harris can't handle themselves ?

[Thekaspervote]

32. Yes, like finding his interview later twisted into something completely unrecognizable

[JI7]

33. even vanity fair did that to him

[madville]

5. Good decision on his part

It certainly can't hurt when stuck in the single digits. Harris and Warren look weak for avoiding a Fox town hall.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

15. So hoping Elizabeth will change her mind.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[cwydro]

28. I do too, though I understand her reasoning completely.

It’s a very thin line to walk.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

29. Yes, I do too and that's true... just think Elizabeth's missin a golden opportunity.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[mtnsnake]

8. I think it would be a major mistake for him not to do it if asked

Even though I respect Elizabeth's decision not to do one, I wish she had accepted because I think her refusal could do her more harm than good when it comes to the general election if she is our nominee.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

17. Agreed!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!

[SidDithers]

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