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Tag: Beto O'Rourke

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'This Is A Death Threat': Beto O'Rourke Calls Out Texas Congressman's AR-15 Tweet

Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain's tweet, quipping "My AR is ready for you" was ultimately taken down, with Twitter saying it violated its standards on threats and violence.
By Breanna Edwards · Sep 14, 2019
News · Politics

Beto O'Rourke: Donald Trump Is A White Supremacist

“He’s dehumanized or sought to dehumanize those who do not look like or pray like the majority here in this country," Beto O'Rourke said of Trump.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 8, 2019
Op-Ed · Politics

Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running

For those worried about an unpopular John Cornyn sailing to reelection in 2020, back some of the other candidates running for Senate from Texas—including a Black woman.
By Michael Arceneaux · Aug 7, 2019
News · Politics

Beto O'Rourke Is Tired Of Media Asking 'If' Donald Trump Is Racist When It's Clear That He Is

"What do you think? You know the s--- he's been saying." — Beto O'Rourke to a reporter at a vigil for victims of the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, when asked if there was anything that Trump could do to make things better.
By Kirsten West Savali · Aug 5, 2019
2019 ESSENCE Festival · News · Politics

Beto O’Rourke Determined To End Trump Administration’s ‘Worst Practices’

Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke also spoke at length about the importance of working with communities of color when it comes to climate change.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 30, 2019
News

Beto O’Rourke Shares He Is The Descendant Of Slave Owners

Beto's paternal great-great-great grandfather owned two enslaved Black people, Rosa and Eliza, in the 1850s.
By Kynala Phillips · Jul 15, 2019
2019 ESSENCE Festival · News

Running For President? Better Not Skip Essence Fest, Marc Morial Warns

Marc Morial, the president of the National Urban League, reminded the ESSENCE crowd that before President Barack Obama gained much name recognition, he spoke at ESSENCE Festival.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 5, 2019
News · Politics

Cory Booker Explains The Side-Eye Given To Beto O'Rourke During Debate

Sen. Cory Booker provided the Twitterverse with top meme-worthy material during Wednesday night's Democratic debate.
By Breanna Edwards · Jun 27, 2019
News

Beto O’Rourke Proposes ‘War Tax’ To Fund Veteran Benefits

Families making over $200,000 a year would pay $1,000 for each future war waged, whereas households making $30,000 would pay $25.
By Kynala Phillips · Jun 24, 2019
News · Politics

Beto O'Rourke Joins Crowded Democratic Field For 2020 Presidential Election

Beto O'Rourke, who drew the attention of Democrats during his 2018 bid for the Senate against Ted Cruz, has joined the 2020 presidential race.
By Breanna Edwards · Mar 14, 2019
News · Politics

Stacey Abrams Is Google's Most-Searched Politician Of 2018

Stacey Abrams beat out other hot-button politicians such as Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) and Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum.
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 18, 2018
Op-Ed

Beto O'Rourke: 'Texas Should Lead The Way With Better Health Care For Mothers And Women Of Color'

By Congressman Beto O'Rourke · Oct 30, 2018
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