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In reply to the discussion: Meet Beto O'Rourke, the Berniecrat running against Ted Cruz! [View all]MineralMan
(146,325 posts)There is no such thing as a 'Berniecrat." This man is a Democrat running against a Republican. If I lived in Texas, I'd be supporting him as much as I was able.
If we are to win elections in 2018, we need to stop all of the in-fighting and get our party together. Divisive, made-up headlines will not accomplish that. GOTV efforts might, but only if everyone sticks together.
Bernie Sanders is an excellent Senator for his state. He is not a Democrat, by choice, even though he votes almost all the time with the Democratic Caucus in the Senate. He has chosen to be an independent. Beto O'Rourke is a Democrat, a Hillary Clinton supporter, and will need ALL the help he can get if he is to win against Cruz.
Please do not contribute to the breaking up of the Democratic Party. O'Rourke is a Democrat. Support him for who he is.