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Beto O'Rourke: Democrats dazzled by rising star in Texas

jet57 said:
I registered in 1975; I don't remember, but immigrants have to have proof of citizenship.
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don't believe so
but you are welcome to prove me wrong
 
justabubba said:
You appear to have disregarded the fact that the candidate was never charged with attempting to leave the scene
Why would he have been charged with the illegal act of DWI but not be charged with the illegal act of leaving the scene if he actually did leave the scene
Your post only reveals that your bias is showing
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All you had to do is click on the Google link that I provided to find, for example, WaPo's giving O'Rourke's story four Pinnochios: https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...ene-dwi/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5154645c1c25

There are other links as well, but you would have to look at them. Stop projecting. You appear to have a bias against both making the effort to learn the facts and the facts themselves.
 
nota bene said:
All you had to do is click on the Google link that I provided to find, for example, WaPo's giving O'Rourke's story four Pinnochios: https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...ene-dwi/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5154645c1c25

There are other links as well, but you would have to look at them. Stop projecting. You appear to have a bias against both making the effort to learn the facts and the facts themselves.
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the fact remains that the candidate was never charged with leaving/attempting to leave the scene
there is not even a name attached to the 'witness'
Beto was charged with DWI. there was no charge for leaving the scene; which fact tells reasonable people that is something he did not do
 
justabubba said:
the fact remains that the candidate was never charged with leaving/attempting to leave the scene
there is not even a name attached to the 'witness'
Beto was charged with DWI. there was no charge for leaving the scene; which fact tells reasonable people that is something he did not do
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Fine, then, and never mind that his trying to leave and being prevented from doing so is in the police officer's report. :roll:
 
nota bene said:
Fine, then, and never mind that his trying to leave and being prevented from doing so is in the police officer's report. :roll:
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the policeman reported the unnamed witness' account. the person Beto had passed prior to the wreck

now why would the policeman not have arrested Beto for leaving the scene if the officer had evidence of it

i get it. you want this to undermine his candidacy, which is why i keep pointing out your bias. to express it you have suborned the truth
 
justabubba said:
the policeman reported the unnamed witness' account. the person Beto had passed prior to the wreck

now why would the policeman not have arrested Beto for leaving the scene if the officer had evidence of it

i get it. you want this to undermine his candidacy, which is why i keep pointing out your bias. to express it you have suborned the truth
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And you continue to project your own bias on me, which is pretty funny given your refusal to check out the facts for yourself and your choosing to believe someone who was so drunk he nearly fell out of his vehicle, slurred his words, and was glassy-eyed. The witness who stopped him from fleeing the scene shouldn't be believed, nor should the police officer's report. :roll:

As I've already noted, WaPo gave O'Rourke's claim four Pinnochios. Politifact says the claim is mostly false. So do the Austin American Statesman and multiple other legit news sources, and I even provided you with the Google link so that all you had to do was click on the links of your choice. yet you say I've "suborned the truth." You won't even give inconvenient truths a look. :roll:
 
Millions of democratic dollars flood into Texas and they are going to lose the race!



Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has a 6-point edge over Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) in his bid for a second term in the Senate, according to a new University of Texas–Texas Tribune poll released Friday.

Cruz gets the support of 51 percent of likely Texas voters, while 45 percent support O’Rourke, 2 percent back Libertarian candidate Neal Dikeman and 2 percent said they would support another candidate.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/413270-poll-cruz-up-6-points-on-orourke-in-texas-senate-race
 
justabubba said:
the policeman reported the unnamed witness' account. the person Beto had passed prior to the wreck

now why would the policeman not have arrested Beto for leaving the scene if the officer had evidence of it

i get it. you want this to undermine his candidacy, which is why i keep pointing out your bias. to express it you have suborned the truth
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th


For heaven's sake stop.
 
RabidAlpaca said:
I've already sent off my mail-in ballot for Beto. I think he has a real chance considering how easy it is for people to hate Lyin' Ted Cruz. Even if Beto doesn't win, it's still going a long way to show that even once solid red states like Texas are starting to revolt against Trump and his GOP lap dogs. Don't get comfortable, Texas is in play.
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RA, I too, cast my vote for Beto, and with zero regrets. My wife and I attended one of his many rallies across Texas. He’s an interesting young man.

Yes, Beto was a troubled young man, he got a DUI and a burglary charge. Okay, okay. I get it. Oh, the horror of it all. But, I’m not going to spend useless time to type for hours contrasting character flaws, ideologies or political philosophy with others in Kingdom of Washington.

Lying Ted Cruz (coincided that by Trump, who is the Grand Wizard of Lies) is exactly that. But if lying was is his only problem, he would be just one of many in politics who clearly knows that political lies are protected speech. Thus it makes it difficult for voters to make an informed decision about candidates in general. It requires people to engage in a more rigorous research effort, which really isn’t the MO for more voters than not.

In this modern age of multiple opinion cable network and radio shows, their pundits spare their consumers from the necessity of research, exercising one’s critical thinking skills, logic and reason, which is now just too antiquated and laborious a concept to engage in.

Today, in the era of post truth, and confirmation bias - it does little good to discuss politics, much less debate politics. Many, many moons ago when I indulged in consuming spirits, one of the few rules in the neighborhood pub that I frequented, was simple. Don’t talk about religion or politics. It worked. It was the perfect formula for being a happy drunk. That said, I’ve attempted to research as thoroughly as possible. And I was very sober and of sound mind when I voted. I voted in my own interests. Good luck to Beto. I think that he’s just as vital to America as he is to Texas.
 
Removable Mind said:
RA, I too, cast my vote for Beto, and with zero regrets. My wife and I attended one of his many rallies across Texas. He’s an interesting young man.

Yes, Beto was a troubled young man, he got a DUI and a burglary charge. Okay, okay. I get it. Oh, the horror of it all. But, I’m not going to spend useless time to type for hours contrasting character flaws, ideologies or political philosophy with others in Kingdom of Washington.

Lying Ted Cruz (coincided that by Trump, who is the Grand Wizard of Lies) is exactly that. But if lying was is his only problem, he would be just one of many in politics who clearly knows that political lies are protected speech. Thus it makes it difficult for voters to make an informed decision about candidates in general. It requires people to engage in a more rigorous research effort, which really isn’t the MO for more voters than not.

In this modern age of multiple opinion cable network and radio shows, their pundits spare their consumers from the necessity of research, exercising one’s critical thinking skills, logic and reason, which is now just too antiquated and laborious a concept to engage in.

Today, in the era of post truth, and confirmation bias - it does little good to discuss politics, much less debate politics. Many, many moons ago when I indulged in consuming spirits, one of the few rules in the neighborhood pub that I frequented, was simple. Don’t talk about religion or politics. It worked. It was the perfect formula for being a happy drunk. That said, I’ve attempted to research as thoroughly as possible. And I was very sober and of sound mind when I voted. I voted in my own interests. Good luck to Beto. I think that he’s just as vital to America as he is to Texas.
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I'm really curious how this is all going to turn out on the 6th. Deep down I know not to trust the political decency of Texans, but the extreme dissatisfaction with Trump and the GOP nationwide could really cause a big swing. It all comes down to who actually shows up on vote day. Let's hope we're surprised.
 
RabidAlpaca said:
I'm really curious how this is all going to turn out on the 6th. Deep down I know not to trust the political decency of Texans, but the extreme dissatisfaction with Trump and the GOP nationwide could really cause a big swing. It all comes down to who actually shows up on vote day. Let's hope we're surprised.
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I agree. I’m pretty much where you are. The history of Texas politics over the last three decades is a little unnerving. But like yourself, I truly believe it will come down to the unexpected or traditional non-voters. Texas ranks among the states as having low voter turnout. Consequently, I’m left with wishful thinking and skeptical hope. I’d be nice to be surprised, in a good way, or if you will, a shift outside othe bubble.
 
MrMike said:
I absolutely smile at the Democrats blowing money on O'Rourke when he has no chance to win in Texas. It keeps them from sending donations over to candidates that are in races they could actually win.
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I don't count him completely out but Beto's chances are probably less than 20%. I have to admit his campaign has been vigorous and well run, but this is TX. We are not Blue, we aren't Purple, we are a conservative state where opportunity abounds. Cruz by 9%...
 
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