Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress. It wouldn’t be that easy as governor.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke served six years in Congress, where he frequently collaborated with Republicans. (Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune)

Beating Gov. Greg Abbott would be only the beginning of Beto O’Rourke’s challenges. In a state where Republicans will likely maintain control of the Legislature and all, or a majority, of statewide offices, the proud Democrat would face an avalanche of resistance from across the aisle while trying to deliver on campaign promises.

O’Rourke says it’s a position he knows well.