Texas sparks anger by asking parents to provide kids’ DNA to identify bodies in ‘an emergency’ amid lack of gun reform Beto O’Rourke lambasts the move as part of ‘Greg Abbott’s Texas’ The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters Polling shows that a majority of voters in Texas oppose the state’s near-total ban on abortion, but they ranked the topic ninth on a list of most important issues facing the country. The Texas Tribune · Oct 19, 2022
Will Texas Gov. Abbott concede a close race? Challenger O’Rourke isn't 'counting on it' FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Democrat Beto O’Rourke on Tuesday suggested that his opponent, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, would not concede if he were to lose a close race. Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott says state should fund distribution of medication that can reverse opioid overdose While not detailing how the distribution might be funded, Abbott said the medication, Narcan, should be distributed to law enforcement agencies as well as some hospitals and schools. The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2022
Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress. It wouldn’t be that easy as governor. Democrats were in the minority the entire time O’Rourke was in Congress. He says that experience working across the aisle prepares him to be governor of a red state. The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2022
Beto O’Rourke catches Gov. Greg Abbott in cash on hand as race hits homestretch The Democratic challenger ended the latest fundraising period, July 1 through Sept. 29, with slightly more cash on hand than the governor. The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2022
POINT: Gun control should be a winning issue in November Gun violence is a clear and present danger to the lives of Americans. Voters want to address it, and candidates need to follow. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
Texas Democrats lean heavily on abortion message in key races ahead of midterm election WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats are hosting an “Our Choice” town hall Thursday night to highlight key candidates’ support for abortion rights in a signal of where some party strategists are placing their emphasis ahead of the midterm elections. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
Big Money Floods into Texas Governor’s Race In total, Beto O’Rourke and Greg Abbott have raised $200 million. Texas Observer · Oct 12, 2022
Carhartt hoodies, MAGA hats and cowboy boots: What candidate fashion can tell us about the 2022 election What can 2022 midterm candidates’ fashion can tell us about race, gender and the future of the parties in US politics? Josh Marcus investigates The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Dan Patrick targets rural Texas in media-shy bus tour Patrick’s campaign strategy in rural Texas may suggest he’s trying to shore up the party’s most reliable base of voters in an area that both Beto O’Rourke and Mike Collier have spent considerable resources to win over this election cycle. The Texas Tribune · Oct 12, 2022
Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke edges Gov. Greg Abbott in fundraising — again AUSTIN, Texas — Democrat Beto O’Rourke has done what no Greg Abbott opponent has ever done — raised more than the veteran GOP officeholder in two consecutive reporting periods. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
Beto O'Rourke raises another $25M for last leg of Texas race Democrat Beto O’Rourke says his campaign for Texas governor raised another $25 million over the past three months as a big-spending race with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott enters the final stretch The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
O’Rourke raises over $25 million from July through late September, outraising Abbott again His campaign said the massive amount came at a faster clip than his previous, record-breaking haul. The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022 Beto O’Rourke: Texas economy is successful but not because of Greg Abbott DALLAS — The Texas economy is humming, but it’s not because of Gov. Greg Abbott — it’s in spite of him, Beto O’Rourke said Monday.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022 GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border Texas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red state
Benzinga · Oct 10, 2022 Gov. Abbott Says No To Cannabis Pardons In Texas, What About His Opponent O'Rourke? President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will pardon all pr
The Texas Tribune · Oct 7, 2022 Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t. The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 6, 2022 Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesn’t mean it’ll happen in Texas. Biden’s federal pardons will help at least 6,500 people, though most possession crimes are charged at the state level. Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet said whether he’ll follow suit. Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was quick to support the measure.
Tribune News Service · Oct 6, 2022 VIEWPOINT 2: Immigration may play a more important role in the midterms than you think After Barack Obama’s victory in the 2008 presidential election, many political experts expected increasing immigration would hand Democrats consistent electoral victories in the future.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Harry Styles endorses Beto O’Rourke during Texas concert The former congressman watched Styles’ show from the pit, where he waved to fans
The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2022 Gov. Greg Abbott appoints first school safety chief four months after Uvalde shooting John P. Scott, a former U.S. Secret Service agent, is tasked with ensuring Texas schools implement statewide safety policies and safeguard against school shootings.
Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022 After tense Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke debate, what’s next in Texas governor’s race EDINBURG, Texas — Last week’s debate in the race for Texas governor between Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke offered each the chance to make closing arguments to a large television and digital audience.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 1, 2022 Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke accused each other of misinforming Texans during their debate. Here are the facts. O’Rourke and Abbott accused each other of bending the truth during the only planned gubernatorial debate on Friday. Many of their claims needed context and clarification.
The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2022 Abbott and O’Rourke clash on abortion and immigration in Texas debate Democratic challenger aiming to wrest governorship away from rightwing Abbott in November election