I have a feeling Beto O'Rourke may be an emerging "Dark horse" in 2024

He seems to be gathering a rather significant following especially, with younger folks and women. Thoughts?

Ynotisay · M

I think he needs to legitimize himself as a legislator. What he's done so far isn't enough IMO. He's also lost the last two campaigns he's run. I'm think he's smart, driven and compassionate. But the national stage is a little different animal. I think the dark horse is Gavin Newsom depending on how things play out in the midterms. Long way away. A lot can change pretty quickly these days.

Grateful4you · M

@Ynotisay All good points. As for me, I was a horrible student but oddly, a great teacher so I kind of question the need to "legitimize" legislative skills. You're probably right though.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

No idea who I'd vote for in the primaries, IF I voted in primaries, but if he was the candidate he'd have my vote, for sure.

bookerdana · M

Hes trailing Abbott in his Gubernatorial bid...I am not conversant with his policies but we sure need someone who isn't a geriatric case and the young kids could decide the next election

Grateful4you · M

@bookerdana I agree.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

He has quite a following. Conservatives who listen to his message understand.

He spent three terms in Congress representing El Paso. He knows border issues very well.

Elessar · 26-30, M

It would be supremely hilarious if MAGA turns out to be the thing that ultimately makes a gerrymandered Texas (in favor of Republicans) turn blue

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

His first name is too close to beta.

Grateful4you · M

@LordShadowfire Actually, it's good marketing he didn't have to pay for. People remember things like that.

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