
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:18 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
O'Rourke ends presidential bid
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) announced Friday that he would end his presidential bid.
In a post on the website Medium, O’Rourke said that it had become clear that he does not have the means to keep his campaign afloat. “Though it is difficult to accept, it is clear to me now that this campaign does not have the means to move forward successfully,” O’Rourke wrote. “My service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee. Acknowledging this now is in the best interests of those in the campaign; it is in the best interests of this party as we seek to unify around a nominee; and it is in the best interests of the country.” https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/468618-orourke-ends-presidential-bid
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
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left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | OP |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #1 | |
SCantiGOP | Nov 2019 | #2 | |
CTyankee | Nov 2019 | #39 | |
Baltimike | Nov 2019 | #3 | |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #4 | |
Baltimike | Nov 2019 | #9 | |
cwydro | Nov 2019 | #11 | |
customerserviceguy | Nov 2019 | #30 | |
tritsofme | Nov 2019 | #12 | |
maximusveritas | Nov 2019 | #16 | |
tritsofme | Nov 2019 | #21 | |
maximusveritas | Nov 2019 | #40 | |
tritsofme | Nov 2019 | #41 | |
Blue_true | Nov 2019 | #33 | |
SCVDem | Nov 2019 | #5 | |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #7 | |
SCVDem | Nov 2019 | #8 | |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #13 | |
SCVDem | Nov 2019 | #18 | |
Blue_true | Nov 2019 | #34 | |
evertonfc | Nov 2019 | #6 | |
MyOwnPeace | Nov 2019 | #10 | |
RLG | Nov 2019 | #14 | |
cwydro | Nov 2019 | #17 | |
SCVDem | Nov 2019 | #19 | |
tritsofme | Nov 2019 | #23 | |
Blue_true | Nov 2019 | #35 | |
NurseJackie | Nov 2019 | #15 | |
Peacetrain | Nov 2019 | #20 | |
aikoaiko | Nov 2019 | #22 | |
Devil Child | Nov 2019 | #24 | |
Tipperary | Nov 2019 | #36 | |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #25 | |
aikoaiko | Nov 2019 | #26 | |
IndyinVirginny | Nov 2019 | #27 | |
Eliot Rosewater | Nov 2019 | #31 | |
Devil Child | Nov 2019 | #37 | |
left-of-center2012 | Nov 2019 | #28 | |
Turin_C3PO | Nov 2019 | #29 | |
Blue_true | Nov 2019 | #32 | |
Joe941 | Nov 2019 | #38 |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:22 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
1. What was Beto thinking?
He was campaigning in Alabama and CT
when the action was in Iowa and NH. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #1)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:25 PM
SCantiGOP (12,430 posts)
2. Maybe, he was campaigning for VP
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to SCantiGOP (Reply #2)
Sat Nov 2, 2019, 10:06 AM
CTyankee (60,353 posts)
39. No, we need a person of color to run with Warren. That's Cory Booker.
I like the thought of that: President Warren and Vice President Booker.
Getting used to saying and thinking that. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:26 PM
Baltimike (3,630 posts)
3. He'd make a great vp pick...I am not counting him out. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Baltimike (Reply #3)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:30 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
4. no
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #4)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:35 PM
Baltimike (3,630 posts)
9. yes
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #4)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:40 PM
cwydro (46,463 posts)
11. No way. Exactly.
I’m thinking his rich dad-in-law pulled the plug.
No more $$ for a losing campaign. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #4)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 09:00 PM
customerserviceguy (25,182 posts)
30. Agreed
His gun statements make him toxic in much of the country.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Baltimike (Reply #3)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:15 PM
tritsofme (15,274 posts)
12. I have a hard time believing he is on anyone's VP short list.
Given his new positions on guns and churches.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to tritsofme (Reply #12)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:26 PM
maximusveritas (2,915 posts)
16. Exactly, would bring way more negatives than he could possibly help
His best hope is to get a cabinet position
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to maximusveritas (Reply #16)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:43 PM
tritsofme (15,274 posts)
21. He's not really qualified for any of the big cabinet spots.
AG, Defense, State, DHS. I don’t know what’s next for him...
He’s dug himself quite a hole, he should have dropped out months ago before he took such a needlessly strange turn. ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to tritsofme (Reply #21)
Sat Nov 2, 2019, 11:10 AM
maximusveritas (2,915 posts)
40. Well he's as qualified as anyone serving in Trump's cabinet.
I know we want to have higher standards, but I'm not sure what else he could do other than move to a blue state and run again in a couple cycles.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to maximusveritas (Reply #40)
Sat Nov 2, 2019, 03:33 PM
tritsofme (15,274 posts)
41. Cabinet positions aren't consolation prizes. He's made his choices
His political career might just be over.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to Baltimike (Reply #3)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 09:58 PM
Blue_true (31,259 posts)
33. I don't think so for several reasons. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:31 PM
SCVDem (5,103 posts)
5. I am not sure if Beto thought he had a chance.
He did use the platform to raise many issues and different viewpoints to an extreme at times.
Yes, we will take your guns for example. Best of luck taking Texas BLUE Beto! Buenos Suerte! ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to SCVDem (Reply #5)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:33 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
7. "we will take your guns for example"
And then he said,
well, you can keep them if you only use them at the gun club. Hell yeah ?? ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #7)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:34 PM
SCVDem (5,103 posts)
8. I never heard the addendum
I don't care if you keep a bazooka, at the range!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to SCVDem (Reply #8)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:20 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
13. here
Beto O'Rourke 'open to the idea' of letting people use AR-15s, AK-47s at hunting clubs, gun ranges
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said Friday he was open to allowing people to use assault-style weapons like AR-15s and AK-47s at gun ranges and hunting clubs, despite his plan to ban the weapons' purchase and to require owners of existing weapons to sell them to the government. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/candidates/2019/10/25/election-2019-democrat-beto-orourke-open-idea-letting-some-keep-ar-15-s-ak-47-s-hunting-clubs-gun-ra/2456493001/ ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #13)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:30 PM
SCVDem (5,103 posts)
18. I've seen vids
I think from Oklahoma, where if you can afford the ammo, you can shoot everything from mini-guns, 50 Cals,
and I think they even have tanks. Expensive hobby but, it stays at the range!!! Can we get a majority approval? ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to SCVDem (Reply #8)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:01 PM
Blue_true (31,259 posts)
34. People do keep real canons at some gun ranges.
Doesn't bother me at all. As long as they don't threaten people with them.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:31 PM
evertonfc (1,713 posts)
6. He was my first choice
For those of us looking for a new generation of leadership, this is to bad but it is what it is. He was fearless
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 06:39 PM
MyOwnPeace (14,927 posts)
10. I'd still like
him to go for a Senate seat from Texas.
Him winning that would send a hell of a message and give him a fantastic platform from which to build his national standing and political future. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to MyOwnPeace (Reply #10)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:23 PM
RLG (314 posts)
14. There are several candidates running.
I think his political future was usurped by Buttigieg and others.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to RLG (Reply #14)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:29 PM
cwydro (46,463 posts)
17. You might want to look up the definition of "usurped."
Good grief.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to cwydro (Reply #17)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:31 PM
SCVDem (5,103 posts)
19. Saw that!
Agree!
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to MyOwnPeace (Reply #10)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:48 PM
tritsofme (15,274 posts)
23. The positions he's taken during this presidential bid have likely left him unviable
as a statewide candidate in Texas, almost anyone running is probably better at this point.
It truly is a shame, a few months ago he would have clearly had the best shot at that Senate seat, but he chose instead an increasingly quixotic and potentially career ending presidential campaign. What was the point? ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to tritsofme (Reply #23)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:03 PM
Blue_true (31,259 posts)
35. My guess is he runs for Mayor of his city, rebuild his political career,
then run for Congress again.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:24 PM
NurseJackie (42,862 posts)
15. This is just the beginning... he has a VERY bright future in the Democratic party.
I look forward to seeing what he does next.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:32 PM
Peacetrain (21,608 posts)
20. You are young, and have a bright future ahead of you Beto!!!
We will see you again.. that is for sure
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:44 PM
aikoaiko (32,703 posts)
22. Its shocking that promising to take people's rifles away didn't save his campaign.
Shocking. Shocking I tell you.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to aikoaiko (Reply #22)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 07:49 PM
Devil Child (2,728 posts)
24. Shocking that people refuse to acknowledge how significant this was in ending his campaign
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to Devil Child (Reply #24)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:09 PM
Tipperary (6,930 posts)
36. He was sinking long before that.
I think jumping on the gun issue was his last hope. Bad decision. I hope he also learns that those Facebook dentist, barber, skateboarding, etc. videos are really not a good idea.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to aikoaiko (Reply #22)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 08:00 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
25. "Hell yeah !"
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #25)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 08:04 PM
aikoaiko (32,703 posts)
26. "Hey yeah!" And I'm out.
![]() ![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 08:10 PM
IndyinVirginny (16 posts)
27. Beto's
Beto's overreach on guns was a bit too much
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to IndyinVirginny (Reply #27)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 09:02 PM
Eliot Rosewater (28,750 posts)
31. Uh huh
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to IndyinVirginny (Reply #27)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 10:15 PM
Devil Child (2,728 posts)
37. Agreed n/t
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 08:21 PM
left-of-center2012 (34,150 posts)
28. I think his swearing turned off some voters
in my humble opinion
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Reply #28)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 08:25 PM
Turin_C3PO (8,424 posts)
29. Maybe,
but it was warranted, IMO. There’s a time and place for swearing. Anger expressed after a gun massacre is one of those times.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Fri Nov 1, 2019, 09:56 PM
Blue_true (31,259 posts)
32. I wish others that are polling where he was makes the same decision. nt
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden |
Response to left-of-center2012 (Original post)
Sat Nov 2, 2019, 10:02 AM
Joe941 (2,848 posts)
38. His gun confiscation hurt him a lot.
Sad but true. Someday we will get there, but not today.
![]() primary today, I would vote for: Undecided |