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Uvalde families stand with Beto O’Rourke amid Republican silence on gun reform

Families of those killed in May school shooting support Democrat in race against Texas governor Greg Abbott

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2022

Did the Abbott-O’Rourke Debate Change Anything?

One focus group found that the Democratic challenger won over voters at the Texas governor's debate, but it's unclear if most of the electorate paid attention.

Texas Observer · Oct 1, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke spar in debate. Will it affect the governor’s race?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Democrat Beto O’Rourke may have outperformed Republican Greg Abbott in Fridays gubernatorial debate, but it’s unlikely to be enough to cause major changes in the race’s final weeks, experts say.

Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022

35 family members of Uvalde shooting victims throw their support behind Beto O’Rourke ahead of debate

In a news conference ahead of the only gubernatorial debate, 35 family members of Uvalde school shooting victims said they would support O’Rourke because of Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun control measures.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 30, 2022

Immigration, abortion and economy expected to take center stage when Abbott, O’Rourke debate Friday

The debate, the candidates’ first and likely only one before the November election, begins at 7 p.m. Central time in Edinburg.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 30, 2022

Abbott, O’Rourke spar over immigration, abortion and Uvalde shooting in debate

The one-hour debate took place in Edinburg. It was the only scheduled debate between the two candidates before the November election.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 30, 2022

High stakes for O'Rourke in Texas governor's debate Friday

That stakes are high for Democrat Beto O’Rourke on Friday night in his only debate against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Willie Nelson to play ‘vote ‘em out’ rally for Beta O’Rourke

Nelson has previously held and attended rallies for O’Rourke as well as openly supported the Democrat party in interviews

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Texas Democrats try to convince voters they aren’t bad for oil and gas

Candidates like Beto O’Rourke and Mike Collier say they want to work toward a cleaner energy future but aren’t looking to eliminate the energy jobs that boost Texas’ economy.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2022

Abbott’s Attack Dog

The New Hampshire political consultant has been shellacking hapless Democrats for two decades on behalf of the GOP.

Texas Observer · Sep 26, 2022