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    Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 1

    If Beto O’Rourke Beats Ted Cruz, Look Out, GOP, He’s the Next Obama https://thebea.st/2MIKaLv?source=twitter&via=desktop … via @thedailybeast

    9:25 AM - 1 Oct 2018
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      2. Lisa 🖤‏ @LisaAMoyer Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        I still love this article. I still think cruz will win bc, well, it’s Texas. But the more I see and hear Beto-he’s extremely charismatic and likeable. I don’t agree w his politics... but yeah, I can see why he’s someone to worry about.

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      3. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 1
        Replying to @LisaAMoyer @thedailybeast

        I think he has a real shot. If I HAD to bet, I would bet on Cruz. But don't be surprised if Beto shocks the world.

        2 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      4. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @LisaAMoyer @thedailybeast

        (And thanks--as always--for your kind words!)

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      2. Sid Burgess‏ @sidburgess Oct 2
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        It's a good comparison. So the question begs further analysis. Would we see similar policy successes under Beto that both parties could start now, to build base support for? Where is there policy common ground, I wonder? I admit, I'm not following his platform closely.

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      3. Sid Burgess‏ @sidburgess Oct 2
        Replying to @sidburgess @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        I'd add, it would have been interesting to see what Beto/Flake might have attempted. Obama/McCain became a decent force for good in the Senate and Beto wont be able to accomplish much without his McCain-like counterpart. Who in the Senate today would align with him?

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      4. Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis Oct 2
        Replying to @sidburgess @thedailybeast

        Sasse or Rubio?

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      5. Sid Burgess‏ @sidburgess Oct 2
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Hmm. I believe (or want to believe) that part of what made the O/M duo work was that their respective bases liked both of them. Or at least in part trusted both. I think Rubio has a hard time building that bridge, no? Again, could just be confirmation bias and it doesn't matter.

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      1. Kawaii433 🔬 📚 🥋 ☯️ ♟️‏ @kawaii433 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Kawaii433 🔬 📚 🥋 ☯️ ♟️ Retweeted Beto O'Rourke

        Good article, Matt. Yeah, I saw a video of him the other night that's been all over Twitter. He's charming, moving and like you said likable, relatable... Especially to those who aren't over 65 years old. ^^https://twitter.com/BetoORourke/status/1046395685380206597 …

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        Beto O'RourkeVerified account @BetoORourke
        US Senate candidate, TX
        This is a campaign of people. All people. pic.twitter.com/4z8q8sEN75
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      2. David((Brent)) Rogers‏ @txsguy09 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        You should have seen the overhead shot for his rally where Willie Nelson appeared.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. David((Brent)) Rogers‏ @txsguy09 Oct 1
        Replying to @txsguy09 @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Awesome piece by the way Matt.

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      1. Robert Katula‏ @undethebltarp Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        I think he’s the next Bobby Kennedy.

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      1. Hasan Ali‏ @RelentlessYapp Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        I understand the sentiment but I disagree with the outcome. Beto isn't the next Obama but he could be the next darling of the Democratic base.

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      1. KellyLangleyWestphal‏ @Allenswifee Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        I’ve felt the same...he is charismatic...and he lacks that divisive anger many politicians have these days....that appeals to many people.

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      1. Axey Stringer‏ @Axey76 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        He isn't going to win in Texas.

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      1. Burp_Reynolds‏ @BurpReynolds60 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        He'll lose by 10

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      1. Soccer Thoughts‏ @_SoccerThoughts Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Soccer Thoughts Retweeted Soccer Thoughts

        This guy 👇https://twitter.com/_soccerthoughts/status/1046209023299575808?s=21 …

        Soccer Thoughts added,

        1:21
        Soccer Thoughts @_SoccerThoughts
        On no Beto! What are you doing bro? #BetoForSenate #BetoForTexas #VoteBeto #Beto4Texas #TXSenateDebate #ChooseCruz #TedCruz #TrueToForm pic.twitter.com/HUXKxsdkkU
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      1. Mitch Leathers‏ @mitchleathers Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Even if he doesn't beat Ted Cruz...

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      1. Chuck Stevenson‏ @sandford185 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        He sure is good.

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      1. Stephen B‏ @ChodeDr Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        He is better and the Dems should look out as well. Same great speaking ability as Pres Obama minus the condescending tone and divisiveness. He speaks to and for all people. Not just his party. As a moderate conservative that no longer has a party this guy gives me real hope.

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      1. Jetberry‏ @Jetberry1 Oct 1
        Replying to @mattklewis @thedailybeast

        Beto is certainly likable and I give him kudos for calling out the activists that harassed Cruz and his family in public. I lean left but I feel like Sasse has that same likability and civility. What I would give for a beer with both Beto AND Ben!

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