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March 14, 2019

Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke Joins 2020 Presidential Race
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Former Texas Congressmember Beto O'Rourke announced today he's running
for president in 2020, joining a crowded field of candidates for the
Democratic nomination. In November, O'Rourke drew national headlines
when he nearly defeated Republican incumbent Senator Ted Cruz. Beto
O'Rourke is headed to Iowa today; the state is home to the first caucus
of the 2020 presidential primary season. Beto O'Rourke has not committed
to support two major legislative priorities of progressive Democrats:
Medicare for all and the Green New Deal.


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