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question everything

(47,485 posts)
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 12:46 AM Mar 2018

Joe Kennedy III, Conor Lamb, Beto O'Rourke

All young Democrats, energetic, sincere, knowledgeable, articulate - yes, I am starting to feel better about our party.

Nothing against Biden, Pelosi, Hillary, Warren, Feinstein - all wise people who can advise on the direction of the party.

But during the Republican primaries I was jealous of so many young candidates that they had. No, I would not want Jindal, Walker, Cruz, Rubio, Chrisite representing me in any capacity, but all were in their 40s and 50s.

Of course, Beto O'Rourke is not a member of Congress, yet. But he was impressive on Bill Maher.

And, yes, I agree with his top priorities: jobs, health, immigration.

Not Russia and the environment, asked Maher. Not the top three. Quite wise. The ones that he chose are the ones that are personal while, Russia and the environment are more abstract. Not a "kitchen table" topics for most voters.





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question everything

(47,485 posts)
3. Thank you. I did say that he is not member of Congress; should have added Federal
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 01:06 AM
Mar 2018

still hope to have him there. And replacing Cruz will be the cherry on the cake.

TexasTowelie

(112,222 posts)
2. Beto O'Rourke
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 01:05 AM
Mar 2018

is already a U.S. Congressman representing the Texas 16th Congressional District. He is running for Senate.

herding cats

(19,565 posts)
5. Beto is a US House of Representatives TX district 16 incumbent.
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 01:09 AM
Mar 2018

Just to be clear.

On edit: Nevermind. I see that’s been covered.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
9. Yes, I am starting to have some hope for the future of our party.
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 06:12 AM
Mar 2018

I would like to see more young, energetic candidates emerging. There are two from my state, MA, that I am impressed by: Seth Moulton and Katherine Clark. Seth is a little more visible, but they are both great candidates.

JI7

(89,250 posts)
10. LOL, you were jealous of those Republicans ? i wasn't . i would take the corpse of old ass dead good
Sat Mar 17, 2018, 06:33 AM
Mar 2018

democrats before i would ever feel envy towards that shit.

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