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Beto O’Rourke takes stage to Clash song “Clampdown.”
Big crowd standing in a street in El Paso. O’Rourke says he was born there. He says it represents America at its best; welcomes immigrants. Immigrants were called to contribute to success and they have.
Big crowd standing in a street in El Paso. O’Rourke says he was born there. He says it represents America at its best; welcomes immigrants. Immigrants were called to contribute to success and they have.
O’Rourke praises El Paso’s Civil Rights and labor leaders.
He says it’s a safe city not despite immigrants but because of them.
He quotes MLK about a single garment of destiny.
He praises his teachers. He praises the business community.
He says it’s a safe city not despite immigrants but because of them.
He quotes MLK about a single garment of destiny.
He praises his teachers. He praises the business community.
“Not as a Democrat, not as a Republican, but as an El Pasoan.” - Beto O’Rourke on how he served on the City Council
He says as a Congressman he helped expand mental healthcare and turned around the VA.
He says as a Congressman he helped expand mental healthcare and turned around the VA.
On senate race: “We did not win but we came awfully close” with presidential year type turnout. - Beto O’Rourke
Beto O’Rourke: “This is a campaign for America. For everyone in America.”
Lists challenges of economy and healthcare system which don’t work for everyone, and climate change.
Powerful have used fear and division like “the current president” dividing people bu race.
Lists challenges of economy and healthcare system which don’t work for everyone, and climate change.
Powerful have used fear and division like “the current president” dividing people bu race.
Beto O’Rourke: The rich have captured our institutions and democracy must free them. Or we’ll be a democracy in name only.
“We are Americans first.” (some chant U-S-A.)
We must bring down prescription drug prices. People are dying of diabetes & the flu. Universal healthcare.
“We are Americans first.” (some chant U-S-A.)
We must bring down prescription drug prices. People are dying of diabetes & the flu. Universal healthcare.
Beto O’Rourke: we must not eliminate private insurance because some people like their plans.
Beto O’Rourke says he wants to “strengthen unions” but doesn’t get more specific.
// Unlike Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren who say make it easier join a union (referring to card check.)
// Unlike Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren who say make it easier join a union (referring to card check.)
Beto O’Rourke: Legalize marijuana. End cash bail.
Says we need to address the legacy of slavery, but not how.
Says we need to address the legacy of slavery, but not how.
“Never take another child from a mother..reunite.” - Beto O’Rourke
“We will support our CBP officers.” - Beto O’Rourke re Customs and Border Protection
Beto O’Rourke: We will give veterans healthcare and homes. No war without exploring every diplomatic alternative.
Beto O’Rourke: With little more than ten years to spare, free our country from fossil fuels with new technology. Like fighting the Nazis in WWII.
// He voted for more oil drilling multiple times.
// He voted for more oil drilling multiple times.
Beto O’Rourke: lead the world on climate change and nuclear disarmament.
Beto O’Rourke: Our democracy is the most brilliant invention. I will sign a law against gerrymandering and big money in politics, and for Election Day registration.
Beto O’Rourke concludes with: “God bless you and God bless America. Thank you.”
The Clash song “Clampdown,” which was the walk-on music, is also the walk-off music.
The Clash song “Clampdown,” which was the walk-on music, is also the walk-off music.
I’m glad Beto O’Rourke mentioned nuclear disarmament but he could have said more about it. It was a quick reference without describing the current situation or the ideal situation.
