On this June 11, 2018, Beto O. Rourke, US Senate candidate in Texas, speaks at a press conference at Hidalgo Memorial Park.
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On this June 11, 2018, Beto O. Rourke, US Senate candidate in Texas, speaks at a press conference at Hidalgo Memorial Park.
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Photo: Joel Martinez, MBI / Associated Press
Things to know about Beto O 'Rourke
Things to know about Beto O 'Rourke
1. He was in a punk rock band
He formed the punk rock band Foss in El Paso. They then toured the United States and Canada. They looked like the beginning of NOFX, if it means something to you. You can see a performance here on YouTube. It's strong.
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1. He was in a punk rock band
He formed the punk rock band Foss in El Paso. They then toured the United States and Canada. They looked like the beginning of NOFX, if it means something to you. You can
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Photo: Ivan Pierre Aguirre For the Washington Post
2. famous friends
Oddly, the most famous member of Foss would be the drummer, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, who then joined the favorite cult bands At the Drive-In (seen here in 2000) and Mars Volta.
2. famous friends
Oddly, the most famous member of Foss would be the drummer, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, who then joined the favorite cult bands At the Drive-In (seen here in 2000) and Mars Volta.
Like his opponent on the other side of the alley, O 'Rourke also went to college in the Ivy League. He graduated from Columbia University in 1995 with a degree in English.
3. He is also an Ivy Leaguer
Like his opponent on the other side of the alley, O 'Rourke also went to college in the Ivy League. He graduated from Columbia University in 1995 with a degree in English.
4. Early start
He ran and won his first race for the city council at age 32, focusing on downtown development and border issues, considering both as inextricably linked. He has written a book on the war on drugs and proposed legislation calling for an "honest and open national debate on the end of the narcotics ban".
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4. Early start
He ran and won his first race for the city council at age 32, focusing on downtown development and border issues, considering both as inextricably linked. He wrote a book on the drug war and
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Photo: Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc.
5. He has previous ones
In 1995, he was arrested for breaking and entering, a joke that turned out badly, he says, when some friends say they could cross a fence around a local college. Then there was the 1998 arrest, drunken driving, an incident that he described as "stupid" and regretful.
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5. He has previous ones
In 1995, he was arrested for breaking and entering, a joke that turned out badly, he says, when some friends say they could cross a fence around a local college. Then there was the drunkenness of 1998
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Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP
6. he is young
At just 44, he would be one of the youngest in the US Senate. Just Brian Schatz, Chris Murphy, Cory Gardner and Tom Cotton are younger.
6. He is young
At just 44, he would be one of the youngest in the US Senate. Just Brian Schatz, Chris Murphy, Cory Gardner and Tom Cotton are younger.
His real name is Robert Francis O. Rourke. Beto is a shortened version of his childhood nickname, Roberto.
7. Beto?
His real name is Robert Francis O. Rourke. Beto is a shortened version of his childhood nickname, Roberto.
Photo: Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc.
8. Irish roots
The native of El Paso is an American of fourth generation Irish descent. His father was Judge Pat O. Rourke of El Paso County, who died in a bicycle accident in 2001 in New Mexico.
8. Irish roots
The native of El Paso is an American of fourth generation Irish descent. His father was Judge Pat O. Rourke of El Paso County, who died in a bicycle accident in 2001 in New Mexico.
Photo: Billy Calzada, Staff
10. Five years in office
O 'Rourke was elected to represent the 16th District of Texas in November 2012.
10. Five years in office
O 'Rourke was elected to represent the 16th District of Texas in November 2012.
He is married to Amy Sanders and they have three children together. The couple was married in 2005. They live in the Sunset Height area of El Paso. Sanders is the daughter of real estate mogul Bill Sanders.
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11. married life
He is married to Amy Sanders and they have three children together. The couple was married in 2005. They live in the Sunset Height area of El Paso. Sanders is the daughter of real estate mogul Bill
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12. The first appointment
At the end of 2016, he told a TEDx audience at a border conference that he and his wife had had a first date at the Kentucky Juarez Club, the ### 39, El Paso's other side (see here). He took her there to impress him, he said. The bar opened in 1920 during prohibition. It's on a list of Texas "bucket list" bars.
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12. The first appointment
At the end of 2016, he told a TEDx audience at a border conference that he and his wife had had a first date at the Kentucky Juarez Club, the ### 39, El Paso's other side (see here).
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Photo: David Weigel / The Washington Post
13. This is a runner
According to an interview in 2013, he works in Washington and is part of his daily life. "I'm going to run the mall, it's about 4 miles from the Washington Monument and about 5 miles from the Lincoln, I'm going to do one of those shopping, have breakfast in the basement of the Capitol and go to the basement. I'm at my desk at 8 or 8.30 am. "
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13. This is a runner
According to an interview in 2013, he works in Washington and is part of his daily routine. "I'm going to run the mall.
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Photo: Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc.
14. spent business
According to his website, O & # Rourke and some friends have launched Stanton Street Technology in
1999. It is an Internet service and software company, one of the first of its kind in the city of El Paso.
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14. spent business
According to his website, O & # 39; Rourke and a few friends launched Stanton Street Technology in 1999. It is an Internet services and software company, one of the first of its kind in the city of El
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He supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and was a super delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
15. Clinton supporter
He supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and was a super delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
16. Active social networks
He has active social media accounts to keep his constituents informed of his whereabouts. He even masters Facebook Live.
16. Active social networks
He has active social media accounts to keep his constituents informed of his whereabouts. He even masters Facebook Live.
Photo: Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc.
17. Roadtrippin & # 39;
After a storm earlier this month, air travel to D.C., Rep. Hurd, left, and O & Rourke came from San Antonio, becoming viral video sensations en route. It also proved that R or D, everyone loves a road trip.
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17. Roadtrippin & # 39;
After a storm earlier this month, air travel to D.C., Rep. Hurd, left, and O & Rourke came from San Antonio, becoming viral video sensations en route. He also proved that R or D,
On this June 11, 2018, Beto O. Rourke, US Senate candidate in Texas, speaks at a press conference at Hidalgo Memorial Park.
>>> Beto O 'Rourke: What you need to know about Ted Cruz's Democratic challenger.
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On this June 11, 2018, Beto O. Rourke, US Senate candidate in Texas, speaks at a press conference at Hidalgo Memorial Park.
>>> Beto O & # 39; Rourke: What you need to know about Ted
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Photo: Joel Martinez, MBI / Associated Press
Beto O'Rourke appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today
Democrat Beto O 'Rourke today receives a national audience for his campaign for the US Senate.
O 'Rourke is expected to participate in the Ellen DeGeneres Show, largely thanks to a viral video in which O' Rourke defended the right of football players to kneel in the national anthem. DeGeneres went on social media to praise his speech and said that he hoped to meet with O & # Rourke.
Its flagship talk show is in its 16th season and, according to the Hollywood Reporter, has grown by 7% year-over-year for women aged 25 to 54 – a key demographic in the mid-term election cycle. mandate.
During the pre-recorded interview already visible on his website, O 'Rourke told DeGeneres that he "just gave the answer to what I thought".
While the national anthem video brought O & # 39; Rourke's notoriety, his opponent, Senator Ted Cruz, also spoke about it in hopes that it would motivate conservative voters who disagree.
O 'Rourke said that he had a backlash from some people that he respects to the video. He said that a veteran of El Paso considers that a friend called him and told him that he was disappointed with his response. O 'Rourke said that it was difficult to hear but said that they are still friends.
DeGeneres has made it clear that she is a big fan of O 'Rourke.
"I think you're a brilliant man," she told O & # 39; Rourke.
Meanwhile, Cruz has published an advertising campaign featuring a Vietnam veteran who lost his legs in battle and who opposes NFL players kneeling during the anthem.
Cruz, meanwhile, covers the conservative media after the first day of Brett Kavanaugh's hearings. Cruz was on Fox News with Shannon Bream speaking about his support for Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court and criticizing the Democrats for the way they handled the audience.
"I have not seen any Democrats get a punch on Judge Kavanaugh today," Cruz said.
Cruz also took the opportunity to snap O 'Rourke that he compared to Bernie Sanders.
On this June 11, 2018, Beto O. Rourke, US Senate candidate in Texas, speaks at a press conference at Hidalgo Memorial Park.
