Beto O'Rourke team begins making inquiries about possible staffers, strategists in NH

[applegrove]

Beto O’Rourke team begins making inquiries about possible staffers, strategists in NH

Sources: People close to former congressman reach out to key Granite Staters ahead of possible presidential announcement

https://www.wmur.com/article/beto-orourke-team-begins-making-inquiries-about-possible-staffers-strategists-in-nh/26756430

John DiStaso   

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MANCHESTER, N.H. —

As Beto O’Rourke continues to hold off on an announcement about his political plans, people working closely with him have begun making inquiries in New Hampshire about matters that would be central to a mounting a presidential campaign in the leadoff primary state.

Key Democratic sources -- who are not involved in any effort to draft O’Rourke -- told WMUR that people close to O’Rourke have reached out to politically knowledgeable Granite Staters seeking advice on specifics concerning what a New Hampshire campaign would entail.

The sources said the inquiries have touched on the names of strategists and political operatives who may be available for advisory and staff posts should O’Rourke move forward.

These inquiries have been made only in the past several days and are the first sign of any contact by O’Rourke’s team with Granite Staters.


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[tblue37]

1. Too slow off the mark. nt

[applegrove]

2. He is 4th or so. He can pick up the campaign professionals of other

candidates who drop out. There is lots of time when you connect like he does. I'm glad he took the time. I'm glad he took it seriously. Shows that he was unassuming when he ran for Senate.

[Awsi Dooger]

3. Talent overwhelms traditional timetables

Those concerns apply to others but not Beto. He can make mediocre advisors look good.

[dalton99a]

4. At surprise SXSW appearance, Beto seems poised to make White House run

https://www.statesman.com/news/20190309/at-surprise-sxsw-appearance-beto-seems-poised-to-make-white-house-run

At surprise SXSW appearance, Beto seems poised to make White House run
By Jonathan Tilove
Posted at 3:25 PM Updated at 5:07 PM


Beto O'Rourke and his wife, Amy, get ready for the start of the premiere screening Saturday of the documentary "Running With Beto" at the Paramount Theatre during South by Southwest. JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Beto O’Rourke deflected questions Saturday about when he will announce whether he is going to run for president after the premiere at South by Southwest of “Running with Beto,” a documentary about his failed U.S. Senate race that looked like a prequel for what now seems a virtually certain White House run.

Ten days since O’Rourke, the former three-term Democratic El Paso congressman, said he and his wife, Amy, made a decision about a 2020 presidential campaign, he told reporters after the screening: “I want to make sure I do it the right way and tell everybody at the same time, so I’ll be doing that. I’ve got to be on the timeline that works for my family and for the country, so that’s the timeline we’re on.”

But an email sent simultaneously with the screening to supporters from Cynthia Cano, O’Rourke’s deputy campaign manager and traveling companion during the Senate campaign, left little doubt what that decision will be.

“There’s been an outpouring of speculation, excitement, and support from people across the country — everyone eagerly waiting for the news. Many of us are crossing our fingers and hoping that Beto has decided to run,” she wrote. “If you’re on the edge of your seat about Beto’s decision around a potential 2020 run for president, you’re not alone. But since you’re someone who supported Beto’s run for Senate, I wanted to invite you to be first to hear Beto’s big announcement.”

[peggysue2]

5. Sounds like it's going to happen

Then we'll definitely get to see some excitement and fireworks. As well as watch Beto O'Rourke on the national stage.

Should be interesting to say the least!

[applegrove]

6. Yes. He will make the nomination race better.