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2019-11-02 Home Front: Politix
Beto "The Micksican" O'Rourke ends 2020 presidential bid
EpicFail on a State/National basis. Just go away. Forever
[10 News] Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke announced Friday that he is ending his 2020 presidential campaign, hours ahead of a marquee dinner in Iowa.

O'Rourke told supporters in an email that he will not run for office next year. That means he will also not become a Senate candidate in Texas, despite pleas from some Democrats for him to take on Republican Sen. John Cornyn.

O'Rourke led an all-staff call Friday afternoon, informing aides of his decision to drop out -- a choice that came as a surprise to many of his staff in early-voting states.

O'Rourke's poor fundraising played a key role in his decision to exit the presidential race, aides familiar with his decision to drop out said.

His top advisers had concluded that his current fundraising pace meant he'd have to slash spending -- likely meaning major staff cuts -- in order to pay for the advertising he'd need to get the small boost he needed to qualify for the debate stage in November. O'Rourke raised just $4.5 million in 2019's third quarter and ended it with just $3 million cash on hand.
Posted by Frank G 2019-11-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ]  Top

#1 Going to bet he becomes a "Mom Against Guns"
Posted by M. Murcek 2019-11-02 06:44||   2019-11-02 06:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Elizabeth Warren is still standing--another arm flailure.
Posted by JohnQC 2019-11-02 10:40||   2019-11-02 10:40|| Front Page Top

#3 the November Dem debate will seem lonely with only 7 insufferable lefties on the stage
Posted by lord garth 2019-11-02 20:19||   2019-11-02 20:19|| Front Page Top

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