Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Some Tweets from Beto O'Rourke



  • Let us not just end the prohibition of marijuana and expunge the records of those arrested solely for possession but let us also end cash bail, prisons for profit, mandatory minimums, and the schoolhouse to jailhouse pipeline. – at Nau Hall


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    Thank you for visiting Henrico, but most importantly, thank you for listening to all of us. I will never, ever forget today.

  • UVA, you inspired and energized us tonight. Thank you to those in the auditorium and everyone lining the hallways in the overflow area who asked questions, shared ideas, and hung out to say hello afterwards. – at Nau Hall
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    . greets the overflow crowd at UVA before going into the smaller lecture hall where he’ll give his remarks
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    The lecture hall was too small! Presidential candidate speaks about the importance of young voters to a full house on a stairway at
  • We will sign the Equality Act into law and fight to end LGBTQ discrimination in this country. – at UVA Nau Auditorium
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    Students are overflowing out of the auditorium at Nau Hall to hear Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke speak at UVA.
  • Henrico! Really appreciate everyone coming out for a town hall. Looking forward to working together in this campaign and delivering on the critically important agenda we’ve set for one another and this country.
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    , thank you for discussing public education. Great to see so many young people getting involved in this discourse tonight!
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    Thank you for being the first 2020 candidate to come to the VA 7th! Great to hear you speak and to have you listen and respond to such personal questions from fellow RVA folks.
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    . this afternoon in
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    The campaign stopped at today. His major points were on border security, educ., & health care. He mentioned insulin costs, teachers & salaries, & he also asked for my vote. Nobody did that in 2016. We will see where this goes. 'Rourke

  • Universal, guaranteed, high quality health care means everyone gets primary health care, mental health care — and universal also means every woman makes her own decisions about her own body.
  • Our two-day drive across Virginia continued with a town hall at William & Mary. Thanks to all the students and members of the Williamsburg community who contributed their ideas to this people-powered campaign.

  • “O'Rourke spoke on a number of issues including immigration, climate change and universal healthcare. More than 400 people listened to O'Rourke as he answered questions and also talked about racial equity.”
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    .: ‘Those primarily arrested for marijuana use are men & women of color. Not only must we end the federal prohibition of marijuana we must also expunge their arrest records.’
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    Packed house at the Vanguard to see this morning! Hampton Roads is fired up!

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    . arrives at William & Mary wearing a W&M cap
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    VIDEO: Look at that line. students, locals are making their way to campus to meet presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke. They’re going to be let into the building in roughly 15 minutes.
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    WATCH LIVE: Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at
  • Great seeing everyone in Hampton this morning for a town hall. Thanks to all of the Hampton University student leaders who joined us and took part in the discussion.

  • 12 years after the horrific Virginia Tech shooting, we are together in Virginia committing to universal background checks and decreasing gun violence in our schools, our communities, and our country.
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    Nothing like starting the day with a run on the boardwalk with . We talked about our shared concern for the environment, education, and economy, and how we need leaders focused on a better future. Of course, No run is complete without chatting about favorite runs 👟

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    Went to Charlie’s American Cafe in Norfolk, VA to see ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁩. Knowledgeable, genuine, and inspirational.
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    . is now taking questions from the audience.
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    began his visit in Hampton by welcoming Hampton University, president of HU young dems, and the HU brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha – at The Vanguard
  • “O’Rourke launched into the need for Medicaid expansion. He also said teachers shouldn't be working 3 jobs to survive. He emphasized women should be paid the same as men. He also spoke of climate change and mentioned the devastating floods that hit NC.”