Democrat O'Rourke drops out of 2020 presidential race

 

FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke speaks during a campaign stop at Consuelo's Taqueria in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Beto O'Rourke dropped out of the crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race on Friday, saying it had become clear his campaign did not have the resources to continue to seek his party's nomination.

 

"My service to the country will not be as a candidate or as the nominee. Acknowledging this now is in the best interests of those in the campaign; it is in the best interests of this party as we seek to unify around a nominee; and it is in the best interests of the country," O'Rourke wrote in a post that he shared on Twitter.

 

O'Rourke, 47, a former Texas congressman, was struggling to qualify for the next Democratic debate after months of poor showings in opinion polls and lackluster fundraising.

 

O'Rourke, who became a Democratic rock star after almost winning a U.S. Senate seat in Texas in 2018, said he would also not be running for the Senate next year, a decision that will disappoint some party leaders.

 

"We will work to ensure that the Democratic nominee is successful in defeating Donald Trump in 2020. I can tell you firsthand from having the chance to know the candidates, we will be well served by any one of them, and I’m going to be proud to support whoever she or he is," O'Rourke's Twitter post said.

 

His withdrawal leaves 17 Democratic contenders for the nomination to run against the Republican president.

 

(Reporting by Amanda Becker and Tim Reid; Editing by Sandra Maler and Grant McCool)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2019-11-02

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Good luck Beto in what ever you do at least you have the balls to stand up for what you belive in even if it does you harm kudos sir

He may be gone, but his words will live on in the upcoming election: seize guns, destroy religion, open the borders.

 

Truly a lightweight idiot.

I liked him when he ran for Senate against d-bag Ted Cruz.

When he started running for pres that stunt where he stands on tables was a bit much.  "Filthy boots off the eating area, Tex!"

He started going off toward the end, I think that stuff he said about guns last week was a "go for broke" move, and it obviously broke.  Let's see where he goes from here.    

 

 

6 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

He may be gone, but his words will live on in the upcoming election: seize guns, destroy religion, open the borders.

 

Truly a lightweight idiot.

Open borders???destroy religion ??? Seizing war weapons yup he’s for that I am to don’t need an assault rifle mine had a date with my cut off saw right after parkland nope don’t need it my glock is better for home defense anyway

Gone and soon forgotten...it is high time for some other delusional would be President candidates accept reality and follow Beto to the Democratic garbage pile...????

That Beto had any support for running for President is a sad testament to the state of the U.S. populace.

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Good luck Beto in what ever you do at least you have the balls to stand up for what you belive in even if it does you harm kudos sir

Problem is Beto, like most politicians, will believe in anything that he thinks will get him elected.  

 

 

There goes one of the nuts.

Ok he got his token. He’s is now to be referred to as formal presidential candidate. So Show some respect!!

Adios amigo...

Beto O'Rourke, a lightweight idiot wouldn't have had a chance against a heavyweight idiot like Donald Trump.

 

Bye, bye, Francis. You won't be missed by me.

8 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

Gone and soon forgotten...it is high time for some other delusional would be President candidates accept reality and follow Beto to the Democratic garbage pile...????

Never heard of the guy, and probably half the US population never heard of him either.

All that happened, IMO, is that no one was prepared to fund someone that no hope of securing the nomination. Costs a lot to run in the US.

9 hours ago, rooster59 said:

His withdrawal leaves 17 Democratic contenders for the nomination to run against the Republican president.

and none have a realistic chance against the incumbent, IMO. Shame there are not any Jack Kennedy's around anymore. Anyone with a shred of charisma would probably be a shoo in, but the front runners look like they never had a laugh in their adult lives, IMO.

Bye bye Senor Beto.

 

You made a big bet and the world said forgetaboutit-o

8 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

He may be gone, but his words will live on in the upcoming election: seize guns, destroy religion, open the borders.

 

Truly a lightweight idiot.

 Suffering from selective hearing?

7 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

That Beto had any support for running for President is a sad testament to the state of the U.S. populace.

This from trump supporters. 

He is  way to animated for liking . He reminded me of those blow up stick men they use as advertisement to get attention for a business.

2 hours ago, sirineou said:

Suffering from selective hearing?

No, but Im sure the swing voters in Western PA will be reminded

4 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

No, but Im sure the swing voters in Western PA will be reminded

You mean lied too?

I am sure they will, why change now?

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Never heard of the guy, and probably half the US population never heard of him either.

All that happened, IMO, is that no one was prepared to fund someone that no hope of securing the nomination. Costs a lot to run in the US.

He ran for Texas senator against Ted Cruz and lost...then he runs for President with views on gun rights...his view...NO GUNS AT ALL...Texans like their guns and Beto promised a buy-back program...followed by a swat-team to enter every home and confiscate the gun of those who chose not to participate in the government's buy-back program...he had other outlandish programs should he become President...total clueless individual...????  

15 minutes ago, sirineou said:

You mean lied too?

I am sure they will, why change now?

Naw dude, meritriciousness and hypocrisy are the tools in trade of the left. 

 

 

4 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Naw dude, meritriciousness and hypocrisy are the tools in trade of the left. 

 

 

And trumps 14000 lies since in office.

3 minutes ago, Sujo said:

And trumps 14000 lies since in office.

Hmmmkay. That figure is sort of like "constituional crisis", "no one is above the law" and (my favourite) "illegitimate president". You guys need to change out the talking points.  And how do you know its not 14,001.

 

Thank god for the deep state!

2 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Hmmmkay. That figure is sort of like "constituional crisis", "no one is above the law" and (my favourite) "illegitimate president". You guys need to change out the talking points.  And how do you know its not 14,001.

 

Thank god for the deep state!

Im sure its higher by now. But you like a president that lives in fantasy land and doesnt care about the law.

2 minutes ago, Sujo said:

But you like a president that lives in fantasy land and doesnt care about the law.

Really? Got some examples of how he doesnt "care" about the law? Number 1, 2, 3 if you can, give us the statute involved too.

 

Or are you just parroting nonsense as is the wont of the anti Trumpers.

 

Never mind. That would take this topic off topic. Too bad we dont have Beto as President ordering out the 101st to seize ARs from disabled vets and women.

Just ran across this eulogy.

 

31 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Naw dude, meritriciousness and hypocrisy are the tools in trade of the left. 

 

 

Have you been reading the dictionary again? LOL

This guy doesn't have a clue and says anything.

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

and none have a realistic chance against the incumbent, IMO. Shame there are not any Jack Kennedy's around anymore. Anyone with a shred of charisma would probably be a shoo in, but the front runners look like they never had a laugh in their adult lives, IMO.

Exactly.  I don't think there's been a solid Democrat contender since JFK.  Obama was a fluke that never should have happened.  Everyone was so into, let's see what a black President will do, they overlooked all the warning signs.  Clinton wasn't all that bad, but his wife would have been a disaster.  

4 minutes ago, khaowong1 said:

Clinton wasn't all that bad, but his wife would have been a disaster.  

Clinton was a sleaze but the economy was good.