Former CIA Chief And Ex-Texan John Brennan Endorses Beto O’Rourke

By Nicole Lafond

November 2, 2018 9:38 a.m.

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As a former resident of Texas and a proud UT-Austin alumnus, I believe Beto O’Rourke is the type of individual Texans need in the U.S. Senate to represent their best interests. He has the integrity, intellect, and character that is in short supply in Congress. Vote!

— John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) November 2, 2018

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squirreltown says:

November 2, 2018

Thank you Mr. Brennan.

p.s. Is it possible to be an “ex” Texan?
southerndem says:

November 2, 2018

Hopefully that will leave a mark!
schmed says:

November 2, 2018

squirreltown:

Is it possible to be an “ex” Texan?

People moving out of Louie Gohmert(Pyle)'s district would like to think so.
mainemomma says:

November 2, 2018

Love it. He is whiter than white, right wingie… he can speak to his tribe about what this election is all about. If he supports Beto, maybe others will too!
dickweed says:

November 2, 2018

Jesus goes to the polls.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZoUZgSsiQM