; former El Paso U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke; former Colorado Gov. There is no other reason Abbott would respond to a question about a potential O’Rourke candidacy by saying his policies wouldn’t “sell well.” El Pasoan Beto O'Rourke officially kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday on El Paso Street in downtown El Paso. Beto O'Rourke, democratic presidential candidate speaks with Jared Laureano, left, and Nikki McKnight, members of UAW Local 674 Tuesday, September 24, 2019, who are on strike from a GM distribution facility in West Chester. Beto O'Rourke by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. In the wake of a white supremacist gunman targeting Latinos and killing 23 people at an El Paso Walmart in August 2019, O'Rourke said assault weapons should be outlawed and the government should confiscate those currently legally owned. O'Rourke was born on September 26, 1972, at Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, Texas, to Pat Francis O'Rourke and Melissa Martha O'Rourke, née Williams. Beto O'Rourke is criss-crossing Texas, igniting Democratic hopes he'll run for governor. EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso City Council member, U.S. Photo by Nick Oza, Gannett, 8/10/19 9:28:57 AM -- El Paso, TX -- Hundreds came to support the “March for a United America,” organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), including Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke joined a group on Saturday on August 10, 2019. You may remember Beto O’Rourke from his failed 2020 Presidential campaign. We've got to actually do something," he said. O’Rourke said: ‘You know what, it’s something I’m going to think about’ Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.“You know what, it’s something I’m going to think about,” he told Texas radio station KLAQ this week. Gilberto Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic Party chairman, said O'Rourke has been "all over the place" in recent weeks with his political organization Powered by People's volunteer army, helping those without power or water as a result of the infrastructure failures brought on by the historically cold weather Texas faced in February, and that he'd seen him in the Rio Grande Valley. Beto O'Rourke, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, stopped by the Goat Haus Biergarten in Montgomery to talk with residents about rural healthcare, gun control and climate change. But Abrams' years-long efforts succeeded where O'Rourke's newer organizing push failed: President Joe Biden narrowly won the Peach State, while former President Donald Trump claimed Texas by more than 5 percentage points -- less than the 8 points by which he'd won there in 2016, but still a clear victory. The El Paso Democrat said on a Dallas-Fort Worth television program set … Gov. 735. If O'Rourke does not run for governor, Democrats have a number of other prospective candidates. He asked viewers to volunteer to knock on doors in 17 of the state's poorest communities -- places with heavily Black, Mexican-American and Native American populations that are "first in line to die after dumb decisions like this one made by our governor" -- to help people register to receive a coronavirus vaccine appointment. "I'm not thinking about it. President Donald Trump visited El Paso. July 24, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during the Presidential Candidates forum hosted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Steve Bullock take the stage for the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. The former congressman from El Paso rocketed to political stardom when he smashed fundraising records and nearly ousted Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018, a near-miss that in less than two years turned O'Rourke from a back-bencher to a rising national star. Democratic presidential hopefuls, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg (L), entrepreneur Andrew Yang (C), former Representative for Texas Beto O'Rourke, participate in the fourth Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign. "I don't think he's anywhere near there yet," said Alan Metni, a major Texas Democratic donor. "Texans won't forgive that, and someone like O'Rourke who wants to confiscate their firearms and welcome a free-for-all at the southern border will never be elected to statewide office.". Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. "We're not going to allow it to be used against our fellow Americans anymore.". Beto O'Rourke, democratic presidential candidate speaks with members of UAW Local 674 Tuesday, September 24, 2019, who are on strike from a GM distribution facility in West Chester. Beto O'Rourke garnered star attention during his campaign, which ended in November 2019. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) appeared to clarify his earlier comments made Friday when he stated he would not run for Texas governor in … Beto O'Rourke talks possible run for Texas governor in 2022 Aaron A. Bedoya, El Paso Times 1/28/2021 Pfizer asks regulators to give vaccine to kids as young as 12 Or you may not remember him at all. Austin, TX, January 28, 2021 — Beto O’Rourke has confirmed he is mulling a run for governor of Texas. Former Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke reacts after Texas Gov. And friends in El Paso who have spoken to him said he might run. Since March, El Paso has seen more than 1,600 deaths related to COVID-19. "He's quite into the whole teaching thing, and very focused on doing that and doing that well. KVIA-TV [El Paso TX], by Jim Parker Original Article. Democrat Beto O’Rourke is considering running for governor against two-time Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. (AP Photo/John Locher). Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during a gun safety forum Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. Some banter back and forth between the two men on Thursday could be a … In live videos and tweets, O'Rourke has hammered Cruz for his trip to Cancun during the winter storm that knocked out power at millions of Texans' homes, and has tangled with Sen. John Cornyn over the voting rights bill Congress is considering. Greg Abbott responds to criticism over ending mask mandate O'Rourke also discussed sharing Whataburger with President Joe Biden, the U.S. Capitol riot and the resignation of Ted Cruz. Is Beto O’Rourke testing the water for a challenge to Governor Greg Abbott in 2022? Beto O/Rourke meets with Mexican press during his visit to Ciudad Juarez on August 8, 2019. Said O’Rourke: “I’ve got no plans to run, and I’m very focused on the things that I’m lucky enough to do right now — organizing, registering voters and teaching. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News crews in Austin asked Beto O’Rourke on March 25 if he planned to challenge Gov. Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke tells supporters at Tom Lea Park in El Paso on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, that children don't end up in cages until you give people permission to put them in cages by calling them animals and seeking to dehumanize them. Texas Gov. But his outrage has largely been focused on Abbott, over the governor's actions during the winter storm and then Abbott's decision this week to stop trying to slow the spread of the virus by ending his mask mandate and allowing all businesses to open at full capacity. Greg Abbott, left, and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. O'Rourke, for his part, says it's not even on his mind. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) told the Dallas Morning News that he is not planning to challenge Greg Abbott for Texas governor. The two traded criticisms Thursday as speculation mounts over whether O'Rourke will challenge Abbott in 2022. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Increasingly, Democrats say they see Abbott as politically wounded and believe the former congressman who reinvigorated a moribund state party with his 2018 Senate run could offer the best chance of winning the governor's office in more than a quarter-century. Beto O'Rourke ends his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke visits the memorial for the victims of the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart, Aug. 7, 2019. January 30, 2021. Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke has not ruled out a run for governor after all. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Beto O'Rourke, a Texas politician who has run for both the White House and the Senate, said the governor's reopening order is a "death warrant for Texans." Beto O’Rourke Might Run for Texas Governor. "We are now on our own. "In El Paso, so many people dying so quickly you set up 10 mobile morgues, have to call the national guard to move the dead bodies, and you have a complete indifference on the part of Gov. But he’s determined to get more attention somehow. "The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25. — Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) January 28, 2021 An energized and angry O’Rourke could be the perfect antidote to Abbott and his dishonest parlor games, glaringly evident to Abbott. Don't subject that person to the Covid virus that you might be carrying with you when you go up and order. Interviews with Texans in O'Rourke's hometown of El Paso and an expert lays out the political landscape of the Lone Star State. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke listens to Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition director Sarah Ziegenhorn at coalition office Oct. 24, 2019 in Cedar Rapids. John Hickenlooper; former Maryland U.S. Rep. John Delaney; and Montana Gov. Beto O'Rourke considering run for Texas governor. "El Paso Times, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, the three papers of record for three of the biggest cities in Texas have called for his resignation. "But he's not there. Toward the end of the interview, Adams asked O'Rourke about a possible run for Texas governor. Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke greets his family before speaking at the Clint Border Patrol facility Sunday, June 30, about the alleged mistreatment of the children at the station in Clint. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the 2020 Gun Safety Forum on October 2, … "We've been through too much. Others close to O'Rourke said they don't expect him to make a decision about running for governor in the near future, pointing to the classes he is teaching on the struggle for voting rights at the University of Texas and on the state's politics at Texas State University. From left, Marianne Williamson; U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio; U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg; U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. He then fell back to earth when his 2020 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, which began with comparisons to then-Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in 2008 and launched with a Vanity Fair cover featuring O'Rourke saying he was "born to be in it," fell flat when his style of go-everywhere, meet-everyone retail politics from Texas failed to translate to the national stage. Beto O'Rourke hugs his wife Amy Sanders O'Rourke who introduced him at his presidential campaign kickoff in downtown El Paso Saturday. Posted By: NorthernDog, 1/29/2021 9:11:01 AM EL PASO, Texas -- Former El Paso Democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke said in a radio interview that he is contemplating a run for governor of Texas next year against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke is weighing a run for governor of Texas in 2022. We've taken too much. KLAQ's Buzz Adams interviewed the El Paso native through Skype. Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during the El Paso Strong rally Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Washington Park in El Paso. On Friday, O’Rourke did an interview with […] Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, left, is considering a 2022 run against Gov. Former El Paso U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke participates in the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Abbott to what local leadership, including our County Judge Samaniego, are trying to do to literally save lives of the people in our lives, O'Rourke said. Former El Paso U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks as former Colorado Gov. 8/10/19 9:43:17 AM -- El Paso, TX -- Hundreds came to support the “March for a United America,” organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), including Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke joined a group on Saturday on August 10, 2019. Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, at the presidential debate in Houston on Sept. 12, 2019. And that might be some cold comfort, but let's take what we've got right now and let's work together. Beto O'Rourke Says He Currently Has No Plans to Run for Texas Governor By Julie Fine • Published April 2, 2021 • Updated on April 2, 2021 at 5:48 pm NBCUniversal, Inc. Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) said this week he is considering a 2022 gubernatorial run, setting up a potential challenge against incumbent Texas Gov. ", Abbott's decision puts front-line health care workers at greater risk in a way that O'Rourke said is "unconscionable, unforgivable.". "I hope our country comes through on this one," O'Rourke said on Cruz's resignation. Greg Abbott. Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke does not plan to run for governor in 2022. And you won't find anyone close to me who says I am," O'Rourke told CNN this week. In a tweet Monday, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke said Gov. Beto O'Rourke speaks to supporters during the opening of the new Beto for America Field Office Wednesday, July 17, at 10657 Vista Del Sol, Suite G, in El Paso. "This State has suffered perhaps more than any other in the midst of this pandemic.". Beto O'Rourke bows out of 2020 race "The View" co-hosts discuss how one less candidate can change the Democratic field. But we are not on our own alone -- we are on our own together. Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke has not ruled out a run for governor in Texas, according to a new report. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a town hall campaign event, Wednesday, Oct., 23, 2019, at the Orange Carpet in the Thomas Commons Building on the Cornell College campus in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Drake University's live mascot Griff meets presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke while making a campaign visit to the Drake campus in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press via USA TODAY NETWORK. "Our governor has checked out of the fight. Former congressman and onetime Democratic sensation Beto O'Rourke acknowledged last month that he’s considering running for governor in 2022. "It's something I'm going to think about," O'Rourke said. Twice-Failed Candidate Beto O’Rourke Considering Run For Texas Governor. He's focused on other things right now.". But O'Rourke's public re-emergence -- and with it, the return of his from-the-road livestreams on Facebook, with 35 videos in the last two weeks -- has ignited hopes in his supporters and among prominent Democrats in the state that the former congressman will take on Abbott next year. Beto O'Rourke discussed Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and a possible run for governor on an El Paso radio show Thursday morning. "I think the freeze really outraged him," one person close to O'Rourke said. During his speech at Tom Lea Upper Park in El Paso, Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke told supporters that when we legalize immigrants who are already in this country, free the DREAMer's from fear of deportation by making them United State's citizens and when we elevate asylum seekers, it is good for them, but great for America. 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