Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley wrote in the Des Moines Register Thursday that he will not run for president in 2020, but that he hopes outgoing Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) does. He ended his op-ed: “I believe the new leader who can best bring us together and turn us around to create that better American future, is Beto O’Rourke.”
Martin O’Malley: I’m Not Running In 2020, ‘But I Hope Beto O’Rourke Does’
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January 3, 2019 11:01 a.m.
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Beto O’Rourke has no education or experience that qualifies him to do the job as President.
When has that ever stopped anyone from being elected president?
Beto does scare the shit out of conservatives. A conservative columnist over at The Week wrote both these articles. One in November after the midterms, and the other one about two weeks ago.
You know, when you can’t make up your mind which is true (they can’t both be) you’re just throwing shit out there to see what will stick. You do that kind of thing when you’re desperate or scared.
Me too!!!
+1. Beto has the key thing, which is a natural ability to Appel to people, and to convince them of his basic goodness. People crave that. Presidents are often what the last one was not…
Beto is plenty smart, but has also shown the ability to listen and learn. That makes up for Lots of his inexperience.
My question is can he respond when needed in kind to the Republicans? The evidence from his race against Silvester rayes is yes.
A lot of people have compared him to RFK. I think that’s more accurate than saying he’s like Obama. Beto himself said he studied RFK’s campaign style. He can go negative, but he seems to regret it when he does. He did say he regretted using the Lying Ted phrase. Whoever wins on our side, I hope they have the ability to deliver a swift kick in the nuts to the Republicans if that’s what is needed to get their attention.