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Generational divide: Democrats’ 2020 field bares yawning age gap

January 30, 2019

Generational divide: Democrats’ 2020 field bares yawning age gap

The yawning age gap emerging in the Democratic 2020 field could force primary voters to choose between the party's old and new guards.

Twitter briefly shuts down Beto O’Rourke parody account

January 23, 2019

Twitter briefly shuts down Beto O’Rourke parody account

Twitter briefly shut down a parody account of former Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke’s meandering blog posts -- apparently for too closely impersonating the former congressman.

From Gillibrand to Beto, one-time moderates shift left in preparation for 2020

January 17, 2019

From Gillibrand to Beto, one-time moderates shift left in preparation for 2020

The 2020 presidential race is just beginning, and already several declared or possible Democratic contenders once seen as moderates have shifted markedly to the left, in apparent appeals to the party's powerful progressive wing that have at the same time exposed them to charges of political opportunism.

Beto O’Rourke pens epic, rambling blog from road trip: ‘In and out of a funk’

January 17, 2019

Beto O’Rourke pens epic, rambling blog from road trip: ‘In and out of a funk’

Media darling and former Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke is blogging his way through a classic American road trip, with a rambling essay telling readers he has “been stuck lately” as he hits the road to meet people and break the funk (and maybe decide on a 2020 run).

Beto O'Rourke mocked after offering few answers in wide-ranging policy interview

January 16, 2019

Beto O'Rourke mocked after offering few answers in wide-ranging policy interview

Former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke faced across-the-board criticism on Tuesday after an unflattering interview in The Washington Post portrayed him as equivocal and unsure on a variety of substantive policy issues -- and included a comment that seemed to question the modern-day relevance of the U.S. Constitution.

Beto O'Rourke set to sit down with Oprah next month

January 11, 2019

Beto O'Rourke set to sit down with Oprah next month

Beto O'Rourke is set to sit down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey next month.

MSNBC’s Brian Williams mocks Beto O’Rourke for livestreaming trip to dentist

January 11, 2019

MSNBC’s Brian Williams mocks Beto O’Rourke for livestreaming trip to dentist

Before closing his show on Thursday night, MSNBC anchor Brian Williams had some fun at the expense of several Democratic politicians who have recently taken to social media to prove “they’re just like us.”

Beto O'Rourke posts bizarre video of dentist visit to highlight life on the border

January 10, 2019

Beto O'Rourke posts bizarre video of dentist visit to highlight life on the border

While President Trump visited the southern border Thursday, Democratic darling Beto O’Rourke visited the dentist — posting a bizarre video showing him getting a mouth-wide-open cleaning in order to highlight the story of his dental hygienist’s upbringing in El Paso.

Growing number of 2020 Democrats supporting 'Green New Deal'

January 10, 2019

Growing number of 2020 Democrats supporting 'Green New Deal'

A growing number of Democrats considering a presidential bid have signaled support for the sweeping "Green New Deal" pushed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other liberal lawmakers, underscoring how the 2020 field is being pulled further left by the influential progressive wing.

Beto O'Rourke contends border is 'one of the safest places' in US following Trump's Oval Office address

January 9, 2019

Beto O'Rourke contends border is 'one of the safest places' in US following Trump's Oval Office address

Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke – considered to be a potential 2020 presidential contender – blasted President Trump for attempting to “instill anxiety and paranoia” in an effort to push his plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border amid a partial government shutdown.