# Beto
Beto takes on a new role teaching at an out of state university
Since Beto O'Rourke lost the Texas gubernatorial race to Greg Abbott last November, there has been a lot of speculation as to what he will do next. Beto had spent most of the previous five years campaigning and it was unclear whether he would remain in politics.
Billionaire suing Beto for $1 million in damages
With the race for Texas Governor over, the next battle for Beto O'Rouke is court. Earlier this year, Kelcy Warren, the Dallas pipeline tycoon with a net worth of $5 billion, sued Beto over his criticism of Warren's company's profits after the 2021 winter storm.
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Beto Sideswipes Senators Manchin and Sinema While Fundraising for Georgia Senator Warnock
Beto O'Rourke on the campaign trail. O'Rourke is employing his fundraising talents to support Senator Raphael Warnock in the Georgia runoffsPhoto byMatt Johnson via wikimedia commons.
Beto is campaigning for funds again
Recently I asked where Beto O'Rourke had disappeared to. Beto had been campaigning for 1,175 of the past 2,048 days- more than three of the last five calendar years campaigning for office. But after three failed political campaigns, Beto has quietly disappeared from Twitter and social media.
Where has Beto O'Rourke gone?
For most of the last five years, Beto O'Rourke has been everywhere. He has been active on social media, making press appearances and rallying voters. Beto has been campaigning for 1,175 of the past 2,048 days- more than three of the last five calendar years campaigning for office.
Beto is Back and Campaigning for Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock
Beto O'Rourke lost his bid for Texas Governor but built a formidable fund-raising machine for Democrats.Photo byErik Drost/Creative Commons via Wikimedia Commons. Fresh off his loss in the 2022 Texas gubernatorial race, Beto O’Rourke has switched gears and is urging his supporters to help Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock keep his seat in the Senate.
Should Beto's wife run for public office?
"Amy has been out on her own doing town hall meetings, conducting rallies, doing interviews on media in Spanish and in English as well. So watch out, next time you see an O'Rourke on the ballot, it might just be Amy O'Rourke." Beto O'Rourke.
Dallas billionaire is suing Beto for defamation
With the race for Texas Governor over, the next battle for Beto O'Rouke is court. Earlier this year, Kelcy Warren, the Dallas pipeline tycoon with a net worth of $5 billion, sued Beto over his criticism of Warren's company's profits after the 2021 winter storm. Soon after the storm, Warren made a $1 million donation to Greg Abbott. Beto called this a quid pro quo and referenced the donation several times during his run for Texas Governor. Beto also alleged that Abbott and Warren conspired to leave the Texas power grid vulnerable in order to profit from the event.
Beto loses for the third time. Where to next for him?
Unfortunately for Democrat Beto O'Rourke, it's the same headline for the third time in five years- another campaign loss. In 2018, Beto was a little-known congressman from El Paso when he took on Ted Cruz for a position in the Texas Senate. He surprised many by getting to within 3 percent of his Republican opponent, the closest any Democrat has come. Then, believing he had some momentum, Beto ran for the Democrat Presidential nomination in 2020 but bowed out on November 2019.
Beto says, "today's election will determine whether a woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body"
Both Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democrat opponent, Beto O'Rourke, are making last-minute appeals to voters today. With just hours until voting closes, Abbott is expected to win a third term as Texas Governor, but Beto hasn't given up hope.
Why has Beto relied on out of state celebrities?
Another day, another celebrity endorsement for Beto O'Rourke as Texas Governor. Today it was former President Barack Obama. Yesterday it was Oprah Winfrey Last week; he had Hollywood actor and comedian Will Ferrell door-knocking in Houston to convince people to vote for Beto as the next Governor of Texas.
Beto supporters allegedly assault conservative reporter at rally in Dallas
An incident at a Beto O'Rourke campaign event in Dallas has gone viral after one attendee alleges they were assaulted at the event. Conservative reporter Tayler Hansen posted on Twitter today claims that he was choked by supporters of Beto O'Rourke and thrown to the ground after asking Beto a question.
Abbott says, "Beto has based his George Soros-funded campaign on a doctrine that would destroy Texas’ success."
Beto O’Rourke has based his George Soros-funded campaign on a doctrine that would destroy Texas’ success. I won’t let that happen. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. With just a few days until Texans vote in the November midterms, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has launched perhaps his most scathing attack on his Democrat opponent, Beto O' Rourke.
Beto promises to fix the Texas Grid if he becomes Governor.
"When we win, we’re finally fixing the grid, lowering our energy bills, and always putting people over profits." Democrat nominee for Texas Gov. Beto O'Rourke. With little more than two weeks until Texans vote in the midterm elections, both candidates have been busy on the campaign trail.
Why does O'Rourke go by the name of Beto?
"My parents have called me Beto from day one, and it’s just — it’s kind of a nickname for Robert in El Paso. It just stuck. I just don’t think that’s what folks in Texas want us to focus on. ... We can focus on the small, mean, petty stuff, or we can be big, bold, courageous, and confident.” Beto O'Rourke.
Beto says, "this election is about whether a woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body."
"This election is about whether a woman in Texas can make her own decisions about her own body. Let's go vote." Democrat Nominee for Texas Gov. Beto O'Rourke. With early voting opening today in Texas, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democrat opponent Beto O'Rourke have been campaigning both in person and online.
San Antonio Express-News recommends readers vote for Beto
The San Antonio Express-News is the fourth major newspaper in Texas to offer its recommendation for Texas Governor to its readers. Last week the Houston Chronicle editorial board wrote an opinion piece recommending its readers vote for Democrat nominee Beto O'Rourke for governor. The article divided readers, with many threatening to cancel their subscriptions.
Austin Statesman recommends readers vote for Beto
The Austin Statesman is the third major newspaper in Texas to offer its recommendation for Texas Governor to its readers. Last week the Houston Chronicle editorial board wrote an opinion piece recommending its readers vote for Democrat nominee Beto O'Rourke for governor. The article divided readers, with many threatening to cancel their subscriptions.