Beto O'Rourke
Beto O’Rourke regrets Vanity Fair campaign launch
O’Rourke said the cover reinforced “that perception of privilege” he believes has haunted his campaign
May 14
Beto O’Rourke planning 2020 campaign reset
2020 candidate Beto O’Rourke is reportedly planning a “reintroduction” of his 2020 campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national politics reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with a look at where O’Rourke stands in the race and what candidates were talking about over the weekend.
May 13 10:34
Beto O’Rourke denies report he tried to flee scene of 1998 DWI crash
Former Texas Congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke has denied reports that he tried to leave the scene of a 1998 DWI crash. Texas Tribune investigative reporter Jay Root joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss his story.
May 7 03:23
O’Rourke wants Stacey Abrams in charge of combating voter suppression
O’Rourke told a Texas crowd the country is in need of a “new voting rights act” and Abrams would play a part in that
May 4
O’Rourke tweets in support of Buttigieg after homophobic remarks
“Texans don’t stand for this kind of homophobia and hatred,” O’Rourke wrote
May 4
Beto O’Rourke rolls out four-part climate plan
The four part plan aims to address the battle against climate change, what O’Rourke calls “the greatest threat we face”
Apr 30
Beto O’Rourke’s campaign kick-off
Beto O’Rourke is hosting three rallies across the state of Texas to kick of his 2020 presidential campaign. His first stop was in his hometown of El Paso. Scott Braddock, editor at Quorum Report, joined CBSN with more.
Mar 30 07:14
Beto O’Rourke formally kicks off 2020 campaign in Texas
The former Texas congressman has visited nine states since joining the race but promised to head home for an official launch
Mar 31
Beto tells voters he would “trust women” on abortion access
Beto O’Rourke’s home state, Texas, has some of the the most restrictive abortion laws in the country
Mar 20
Beto O’Rourke asked to give “an actual policy”
A woman at Penn State challenged the 2020 presidential contender to offer more than “platitudes and nice stories.” Here’s what he said.
Mar 20 02:07
O’Rourke raises staggering $6.1 million after announcing 2020 run
The campaign said they received contributions from every state and territory in the country
Mar 18
Biden teases 2020 bid as more Dems join
CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on the official addition of Beto O’Rourke and Kirsten Gillibrand to the Democratic field, and Joe Biden’s tease of running.
Mar 17 02:25
Beto O’Rourke says comments about wife were “ham-handed”
O’Rourke also said he was “mortified” when he reread the violent fiction he wrote as a teen, which was uncovered in a Reuters report
Mar 16
Beto O’Rourke weighs in on impeachment
The newly announced presidential candidate spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King in his first interview since announcing
Mar 15
Beto O’Rourke on changing his mind on 2020, Trump’s “hand” comment
He had told “60 Minutes” last year: “I will not do it” because his family would not survive
Mar 15
O’Rourke on why he changed his mind on 2020
Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke made his name a national Democrat in Texas last year when he nearly unseated Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. In a “60 Minutes” interview days before the election, O’Rourke insisted he would not run for president in 2020. Gayle King asked him about changing his mind and how he’s already facing criticism from President Trump.
Mar 15 05:35
Beto O’Rourke on his limited experience: “Ultimately it’s up to voters”
In his first TV interview since announcing his 2020 run, O’Rourke also discusses his plans to tackle health care and raise taxes on the wealthy
Mar 15
Beto O’Rourke on Medicare for All, 2020 run
Former Texas congressman and Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke is the latest Democrat to join the presidential race. He sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King for his first TV interview since announcing his campaign. In their wide-ranging conversation, they discuss why he decided to run, his plans to tackle health care, and why he thinks his limited government experience will not hurt his chances.
Mar 15 06:15
Beto O’Rourke reflects on his experience
2020 Democratic hopeful Beto O’Rourke spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King in his only national interview following his announcement he is running for president. When asked about concerns over his lack of experience, he said it depends on “what kind of experience you’re looking for.” Ed O’Keefe reports.
Mar 14 03:05
O’Rourke on whether Trump should be impeached
Newly announced Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke said he believes “beyond a shadow of a doubt” that there was an effort to collude with a foreign power in the 2016 election, but perhaps voters should decide what to do about Donald Trump in the 2020 election. He spoke to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. The full interview airs Friday, March 15 on “CBS This Morning.”
Mar 14 01:22
O’Rourke last November: “I’m not running for president”
O’Rourke’s Thursday announcement of a presidential campaign comes after a tight Senate race where he vowed not to run for the White House in 2020
Mar 14
Beto O’Rouke joins crowded 2020 field
Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke is joining an already-crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Texas Tribune editor-in-chief Emily Ramshaw and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN with a look at the impact O’Rourke may have on the race.
Mar 14 08:26
Trump comments on Beto O’Rourke
President Trump said Democrat Beto O’Rourke has “a lot of hand movements” and asked, “Is he crazy or is that just the way he acts?” Reporters also asked whether he though O’Rourke or former VP Joe Biden was a greater threat. Watch his remarks.
Mar 14 01:07
Beto O’Rourke has lots of hand motions, Trump says alongside Irish leader
The two world leaders are meeting in the Oval Office Thursday
Mar 14
Beto O’Rourke jumps into presidential race
The former Texas congressman tested the waters for a presidential run in unconventional ways
Mar 14
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