Even before former Rep. Beto O'Rourke announced his formal 2020 presidential run Thursday, he enjoyed political support in California, where a draft movement has included supporters throughout the state.
LOS ANGELES — Even before former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke announced his formal 2020 presidential run Thursday, he enjoyed political support in California.
She also flew back to Texas last year to volunteer in the last few weeks of O'Rourke's run against GOP Sen. Ted Cruz. O'Rourke could also face another White House contender from California, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, whose congressional district is in northern Silicon Valley. Trump's comments about O'Rourke, including one Thursday about how the Democrat moves his hands when he speaks, appears to be generating more attention for the Texan.
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