El Paso Times: Here's the latest from Beto O'Rourke's El Paso rally

[TexasTowelie]

Noon: Beto O'Rourke was headed to Houston this afternoon and to Austin this evening for rallies. He will speak at 4 p.m. at Texas Southern University, and at 8 p.m. near the State Capitol in Austin.

Exiting to The Clash's Clampdown
11:45 a.m.: After about a half-hour of speaking, Beto O'Rourke exits the stage, thanking El Paso and saying "God bless, America." The Clash's "Clampdown" starts up again.

11:40 a.m.: Beto O'Rourke is now addressing the crowd in Spanish, and the crowd responds with a chant of "Si se puede!"

Voting Rights Act
11:39 a.m.: Beto O'Rourke promises to sign new Voting Rights Act to end gerrymandering, get PAC money out of politics, and ensure same-day voting registration.

Read more: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2019/03/30/live-stream-beto-el-paso-rally-2020-presidential-campaign/3291647002/

See additional details at the link about O'Rourke's speech including his views on immigration and teacher pay.

ETA: Attendance at the El Paso rally was estimated at 6,000.

[highplainsdem]

1. Thanks!

[TexasTowelie]

2. You're welcome.

After the "Beto is a furry" thread, it seemed fair that I post what happened at the event.

[highplainsdem]

3. I got a good laugh out of the "Beto is a furry" thread. And after the last couple of days,

I needed a good laugh.

Again, thank you.

[Cha]

4. Kick for Beto!

Gracias, TexasT

[TexasTowelie]

5. De nada, Cha.

But don't test my Spanish any further since I sort of slid by when I was in college.

[Cha]

6. I learned the best on the

street when I lived in San Diego for 15 years!