He's not my candidate, but Beto's righteous anger thrills me.

[NNadir]

"What the fuck!!!!" Indeed.

The media made this monster.

[Skittles]

1. he is OUR candidate

he's just not currently your favored candidate

[NNadir]

2. I'll buy that. He makes me proud to be a Democrat, straight up, no holds barred truth. n/t

[Bettie]

4. Honestly, I think he's great

but I wish he was running against Cornyn. Not a slam or anything against him, but we could sure use him in the Senate.

ETA: And I literally cheered when I heard this statement. Seriously, someone finally laid it right out there.

[Skittles]

15. no BUTS

he is great

[Bettie]

18. OK, he is great AND

I wish he'd consider running for the Senate again.

I wish Hickenlooper would run for the Senate as well.

As well as a few others.

[Skittles]

19. I think he is fine where he is

[Bettie]

22. My opinion differs at this time

but I would not be unhappy if he were our nominee. I'd happily vote for him.

[Amimnoch]

24. Wouldn't be a good move for him or the party right now.

Texas Senate race is already going to be a hard sell. We already have a GREAT candidate in MJ Hegar, whom Beto has already endorsed and been assisting with her campaign. It would be a bad move for him, and us as a party to start a contentious Democratic Party Primary for that seat at this time.

MJ Hegar’s already drumming up a lot of energy here in Texas in her own right. This is my, personal, reason for being all in on Beto.. Him on the national ticket + her on the Senate could well flip texas and not only give us the Presidency, but as close as the Senate’s going to be this round, could also get Mitch out of the Senate Majority Leader chair.

[OldDem65]

21. He's got the fire in his belly and he could help flip more Senate seats than just Texas

If he's the nominee I bet he can go to Kentucky and help take out McConnell. That MJ Hegar is a firecracker in her own right.

Link to tweet

[Politicub]

3. I feel the same way. This is a defining moment for him.

n/t

[Princetonian]

5. Me too though Joe has been known to put the F-word to good use too.

[NurseJackie]

6. It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it.

It bothers me. As much as *I* swear and curse, it still bothers me to see politicians do it. And in spite of all the fucks and shits that I type in this forum... in REAL LIFE... around REAL PEOPLE, that's not something that I do.

Trump started it, and some of them are following suit... which has the effect of "normalizing" Trump's foul mouth.

I expect our leaders to show some restraint and use their intellect and more thoughtful words to express their "righteous indignation". Why should our political leaders (and presidential hopefuls) stoop to his level and use his vulgar vocabulary?

[NNadir]

8. Normally I would agree with you. I've made a big deal discouraging my sons from using...

...epithets, but they are men now and I've lost that battle although they're hardly full time profane.

But in this case, this unusual case, I'm pretty damned fucking proud of this son-of-a-bitch calling out these shitheads.

[NurseJackie]

10. ...

[Neema]

12. I think if ever there was a time for swearing, it's this time. But then I swear like a sailor so

I have no problem with it generally.

That said, I don't think it remotely compares to the foulness of 45's language. Beto is swearing out of frustration and anger. The language 45 uses is way more vulgar, because he makes degrading comments about women and minorities even if they're not technically curse words, and its only purpose is to degrade and foment hatred.

Also this:

https://www.sciencealert.com/swearing-is-a-sign-of-more-intelligence-not-less-say-scientists
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/health-benefits-of-swearing_n_5a5e44a8e4b0106b7f65b3a6

[cornball 24]

7. Agree! Just shows ta go ya that three words can make a powerful statement and

connect with the majority. Go Beto!

[DrToast]

9. Yes! Count me in on that, too

[SunSeeker]

11. Me too. Loved that. We need more of that. nt

[Otto Lidenbrock]

13. What annoys me about his naysayers saying he should drop out and run for senate...

...because his polling is low is that these are the same people who will say the polls don't matter when it is convenient for their chosen candidate.

He is running a grass roots heavy campaign focusing on local people on the ground, hearing their hopes and fears, doing town halls and engaging in community events. Speaking with local media rather than hoping for a big cable news slot.

We're months away from the first votes ballots being cast. He should stay in because he can win this thing.

[Princetonian]

32. What do they know? Beto is doing a great job away from hot stagelights.

By the way, I heard someone here say that about Joe today. So many people to ignore...

[proud patriot]

14. Me too

Beto spoke for me today

[world wide wally]

16. Sometimes not cussing is just phoney.

This is one of those times.

[Gothmog]

17. From Deadline White House

Link to tweet

[JI7]

20. nicole wallace has always been fair about him

[BigmanPigman]

23. When a person is very passionate about something

he verbalizes how he feels the best he can. Listen to how his voice almost cracks. Of course he is emotional. He is a human being, not a GOP $$$ making machine. His sincerity and passion on this issue brings me to tears (really).

[mountain grammy]

25. Me too! more of this, please!

Some very fine folks in Texas support Beto.. He gave it his all.. spoke in every nook and cranny in TX.

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Here is the link, the finest 14 minutes you can spend this week

Beto articulated a cogent, comprehensive critique of all that Trump is, all that Republicans stand for, from
guns to anti-science, to the dismantling of democracy. This one will make the history books.

https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/o-rourke-el-paso-made-safer-stronger-because-of-immigrants-65324101823

[OldDem65]

28. He was just on Primetime with Chris Cuomo and was incredible

He's got my vote.

[bucolic_frolic]

30. Beto called Trump "an existential threat" to the "future of our democracy"

Asked if Trump was the only issue for 2020, Beto said "Yes!" All is blocked unless Trump is defeated in 2020.

This is the PASSION we need, the heartfelt spontaneous call to action. "This moment of peril, this country is going to rise to the occasion."

[OldDem65]

31. I found a portion of the inteview

Link to tweet

[Princetonian]

33. He is prime VP material.

[redstateblues]

27. I'm a Beto fan. He is a force to be reckoned with in the future

He tells it like it is

[Bradshaw3]

29. Beto has been great during this crisis

I have been most impressed not just by his passion, but also by his knowledge of the facts on this issue and how articulate he has been in expressing himself - along with the real passion.

[OldDem65]

34. I've found my candidate

Link to tweet

[MustLoveBeagles]

35. Welcome to DU

and to the Beto Club.

[OldDem65]

36. Thank you! Best facebook comment link I ever clicked on

glad I didn't pass over it!