Beto O’Rourke announced Monday that he is running against Greg Abbott as governor of Texas.
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I’m running for governor.
Together, we can move beyond the small and divisive politics we see in Texas today – and return to the big, daring vision Texas once defined. A Texas big enough for all of us.
Join us: https://t.co/eMY5wwf6an pic.twitter.com/yrG1WOkpqk
– Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) 15 November 2021
O’Rourke said:
I’m running for governor, and I want to tell you why. This past February when the electricity network broke down, and millions of our fellow Texas were without power, which meant the lights would not turn on, the heat would not run, and before long their pipes were freezing, and the water stopped flowing, they were let down by those chosen to serve and look after them. This is a symptom of a much bigger problem we currently have in Texas.
Those in positions of public trust have stopped listening to, serving, and trusting the people of Texas, so they are not focused on the things we really want to do, such as making sure we has a functioning electricity network. .
Beto O’Rourke ticks voter anger smartly
Greg Abbott’s approval rating dropped. Texas Republicans are the personification of what happens to a state when a corrupt political party is in unilateral control. Texas Republicans cared so little for the people of their state that they warning about their power network ignored and they literally froze to death.
Beto O’Rourke is Greg Abbott’s worst nightmare. He’s a popular outsider who can talk to the anger and worries of the people of Texas. O’Rourke placed the fear of God in Republicans when he ran against Sen. nationwide. Ted Cruz ran it.
Greg Abbott is vulnerable, and O’Rouke is already showing the right message to beat him in 2022.
Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate work focused on public policy, specializing in social reform movements.
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