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Beto O'Rourke: Air of Authenticity

2024/8/20
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Tim and Beto discuss their reactions to the Democratic Convention, noting both its predictable nature and moments of genuine emotion from speakers like AOC and Jasmine Crockett. Beto shares his preference for unscripted speeches and the importance of authenticity in politics.
  • Beto prefers authentic, unscripted speeches.
  • AOC and Jasmine Crockett's speeches were highlighted as genuine.

Shownotes Transcript

Kamala's genuine smile and Walz's empathetic version of manhood is coming through loud and clear—and may explain the joy that is coursing through the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, Vance remains a popularity sinkhole. Plus, the prospects for Texas ever turning blue, Cancun Cruz, Latino voters, getting the young to the polls, and staying in to fight the good fight. Beto O'Rourke joins Tim Miller. *show notes: * Beto's Texas voter registration group, "Powered by People" ) Beto wrote about visiting Ulysses, Kansas in 2018)