Beto O'Rourke on Texas' early voting turnout: 'If this continues, we win'

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LEWISVILLE — Beto O’Rourke is bullish on the record turnout for early voting, going so far as to not only project victory, but also plan for his first term as senator.

“If this continues, we win,” O’Rourke said Friday after a rally in Lewisville. “I feel very good about our prospects, not just on Election Night, but on being able to deliver for the next six years that follow on every priority, from health care to education to immigration to criminal justice reform. Texas is going to be the leader that this country has been waiting for.”

The El Paso Democrat’s underdog campaign against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz hinges on an above-average turnout from Texas voters known for their apathy. Democratic Party voter turnout is usually low during midterm elections, which has resulted in a 24-year drought in statewide contests.

But over 12 days of early voting in this midterm, participation has crushed records, particularly in Dallas County, where O’Rourke needs an oversized turnout to beat Cruz.

kalel1980 on November 5th, 2018 at 02:56 UTC »

Is that why Trump is retweeting like a crazed, lunatic today?

tanzaniteflame on November 5th, 2018 at 02:32 UTC »

“If North Texas continues to turn out in the record numbers that we’ve seen, shattering every midterm total for as long as we’ve been looking at them, in some cases rivaling presidential voter turnout, then we’re going to win this race,” O’Rourke said. “The best thing I can do is continue to be with the people of North Texas, just as we have been for almost the last two years.”

ScrupulousVoter3 on November 5th, 2018 at 02:28 UTC »

The Dems have to go full press to the very very end. Don't assume anything. Expect Trump and his merry band to pull a few more tricks.

Just look at Kemp's "hack" hail Mary. Expect the same from Cruz.