But his refusal to answer questions about his campaign's structure or fundraising, his apologies for his own remarks and voters' critiques that he is light on substance have raised questions about whether O'Rourke's be-everywhere, meet-everyone approach is delivering what Democratic voters really want.
"Imagine your level of desperation and vulnerability," @BetoORourke said at a Dubuque house party tonight."Imagine at that moment, your child, for whom you literally risked your life, is taken from your arms.
How about you let US the American people make up our own minds and stop trashing the candidates even before there are any debates! Stop it !
RedIbis2 What exactly would people be donating for, 'charisma'?
The box is empty
Yeah, can't vote for a Republican wearing a Democrat's rolled up sleeves.
Why he is apologizing to the whacko liberal mob is beyond me. Let them be angry. That’s what they are, angry people. No matter what anyone does, they will always be angry.
I see Beto O'Rourke standing on bars & tables in his shoes that have walked in all kinds of cruddy places including men's rooms, and I think, 'Dude, people eat there! Stop being inconsiderate!' BetoForPresident2020 Beto2020StandOnSomething Beto2020 BetoORourke BetOnMyStork
But he is a heart throb.
CANT VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN NeverBeto
He’s a flip flopping corporate moderate Republican. Not a mystery. Where’s his taxes? Where’s his campaign contribution and dinars list? Where’s his policies? No where. Hard pass.
Interesting that this tweet is in no way reflected in the 'panels' you have on live. Maybe CNN should hire more journalists instead of party hacks to join panels?
No chance in hell of winning!
Go away Beto!!!
Shocked at this accurate headline, CNN!
Basically running as Hillary then?
Trump 2020... easy win
Beto Centrist Republican enabler. Its a no from me EmptyRhetoric4All BetoRomney2020 StandOnSomethingBeto2020
'Please clap.'
Fake. Soros plant.
Your cynical reporters missed the part about Beto breaking all First24 fundraising efforts and drawing enthusiastic crowds at every campaign stop. As to Beto's '2020 approach,' sure, Beto will make mistakes. That's b/c he is totally authentic, not 'groomed' to perfection.
He’s a fool.
CNN doing reporting 😱 Nice job 👍 Now cover Bernie’s rally numbers ❤️
I believe I can fly...
To bad CNN doesn't have any journalists. A journalist could fact check those fundraising numbers and expose the con for what it is. Thank god for independent media like jimmy_dore and nikoCSFB
He has no clue what he is getting into... Trump's favored candidate
Ice Bear wonders why you don't do investigative report on this.
aseitzwald Did you verify BetoORourke ‘s donor list before you published your puff piece about his fundraising haul?
Did 'born to be in it' Beto really raise 6.1m in new donors for a presidential run or were those donations funneled from his failed Senate campaign? 🤔🤔🤔
Maybe bundlers also
NoFascistLies Another Centrist Corporatist Democrat.
Ya? Why did Cnnjust broadcast a glowing back and forth with a reporter about how he has the biggest total and it's all grassroots and small donor.. obviously the campaign lies with no pushback!!
Beto's campaign has promised to stand on every counter in all Iowa, this will be accomplished!
And don't forget that he's also holding his rallies in coffee shops.
Questions like “Is it over yet?”
PortiaABoulger BarackObama was light on substance and policy too, all platitudes but for Iraq War Vote.. davidsirota howardfineman maddow BetoORourke
Light on substance is a huge understatement
So far for me, it's between Bedro and Tracy Flick.
Beto is a PaperProgessive
The lead in to this story is very harsh compared to the story itself. I suggest reading the article. The man is 3 days into his campaign. Its understandable that without a campaign manager yet, he does not have his donation details, his staffing, his platform in place yet!
Cmon go easy. At least he likes to stand on tables. That has to count for something right?!
FaKnickerbocker
Light on substance is not acceptable. You want complete substance and policies check Bernie2020
It appears Beto's biggest critics are not Republicans but rather Bernie supporters. Every time there is an anti-Beto tweet, the responses are filled with them. I think this will come down to a Beto vs. Bernie primary.
Iran 🇮🇷 money.
Or his 2020 cash grab more like it.
He’s standing on a table!! What more do you people want?!
Don’t jump the shark. Look at AOC, dumb as a rock but finally got some smarter people to coach her before each appearance. Bob can do the same thing, isn’t quite as dumb to start with, and though he has trouble articulating, is 100% free of content.
Beto’s 15 minutes are up. He needs to get off the counter and go back to Texas.
He launched a campaign with no platform, what did anyone expect?
Yeah, because he's awful. In 2018 he was running against one of the most disliked senators in the country, now he's running against 12 people, one of which is the most adored senator in the country.
Beano is a disaster waiting to happen.
You won't cover Bernie's campaign at all. You lie about Beto--won't give him a chance. Push misogynist Biden on us. Yep. You must be working for the DNC. Stop dividing Dems.
This man is a very dangerous man who will destroy this country ... this man had fantasy of killing children with a car ... this man is very evil God help us all ..
Criminal.
The guy who couldn't get people in Texas to vote for him is somehow more electable than other candidates who won their elections?
Hahahahaha
We know you want Biden/Harris in 2020 but your lies re Beto make you look like a troll. We know Bernie's next on your list.
His campaign reminds of of a tv show about nothing. Minus the cleaver humor.
Jesus Christ, he's been in race for less than a week and already these types of stories are what we're going to focus on?
Because he has zero plans!!
Well he is an idiot if he continues to run as 'beto'...he needs to run under the name that will be appearing on the ballot...trump has actually been trying to help him out (for some dumb reason)
It looks like Beto fell off down the wrong side of the left wing presidential propaganda machine; and he’s a dude....bad combination now....
Someone is going to get fired at CNN. How dare you write a negative article about a democrat? He’s obviously not your choice.
SScalpings He’s making a Netflix series he’s not trying to win
No chance
Did he list any accomplishments?
He is not serious. He is just drumming up publicly so he can sell books. Mark my words.
He’s just another comedy show.
According to who?
👎
I guess is not in favor of Beto! Should we call him Roberto?
What’s going on, everyone thought was backing this phony BetoORourke ?
He went from MedicareForAll to Medicare for some. Next will be...from free college to a 50% off coupon at campus bookstore. Beto was only 'amazing' compared to Lyin' Ted. ¡No gracias, Beto!
Uh oh. CNN is going after their first target.
Wait, who raised the questions?
This is why Trump was elected and why he will likely be elected again. Stop focusing on every single perceived problem with each Democratic candidate. Trump can’t keep getting away with the hate and ignorance he spews everyday.
Honestly I didn't expect such honest reporting from CNN so soon into the primary season. What exactly has he promised though?
No to this one. Criminal convictions? No
Floundering already.
What a buffoon.
Not even sure why DNC having a primary, they’ll just rig it anyways, same as they did last yr.
DsOchoa You are kidding, right?
Not to mention standing on a table where people usually eat
Get a job at an airport Robert. You are a natural.
He should be working on a runway
Poor Beto... it was a short love affair between you and CNN... looks like you won’t be getting the debate questions now!!
He won’t be in the race for long time.....
What do you mean light on substance?
And .... the goose is cooked.
Hey CNN did you know JulianCastro is running? Can we get a story on him please?!
Wow.. and this is coming from CNN..
Bob has no shot!
'But no new polls have been released since he entered the race.' Yes. Yes there have. From Wisconsin at that.. Emerson Poll - March 15-17 SenSanders leads with 39% followed by Biden's 24%, Warren 14%, Beto 6%
VetoBeto
Beto wants health insurance choice? WTF? You will always be free to spend as much as you like on private doctors if you have the means. Unless his plan is to create a second rate Medicare For All system for the rest of us, why would anyone want employer based healthcare?
Beto O'Rourke is trying to portray himself as the new 'Jesus'. A child of fate and destiny to save democracy. What a load of BS
Plan (B)eto’s approach.
Ya think?
SouthOVegas
Trump: hide his taxes Beto: hide his fundraising numbers in both cases the similarity is that both are embarrass of the data.
He’s probably not going to get big oil money this time around. The green new deal shuts off that spigot.
Listening tour media. He tells them the areas he is focused on and then they tell them what they think and work on their needs and solutions. See he is asking the people not telling them what they think they need to hear he is learning and listening and working you know work
Can’t wait to see what Beto has in store for week 2.
BetoMale
This guy is a fad....and not even a big one.
SScalpings Never Beto
raising questions should be what happens to all the money raised for his campaign when he fails in another election. will he also buy several homes and cars like bernie did with magic money they didnt earn.
FORATOFFOLI
Thank-you. Whadoyaknow, a dose of reality from . I'm shocked! How long will this continue?
Hey CNN, can you just lay off the candidates for a while please? Quit acting like this is the halfway point, or at times, the final hour. These candidates are just getting things together, getting a feel for the road and listening to us. We have one mission. Don't fuck it up.
He's a flash in the pan.
Shut up it's been a week.
For one, can we stop calling him Beto
Overhyped empty suit. Next.
Not to mention, he’s just odd.
Stop with the 'star status' coverage. Who is polling best (who went⬆️, who went⬇️) - who is pulling crowds, supporters, donations, and endorsements - who has a clear platform and policy to back it up? Cover where every candidate is rather than a few. Bernie2020 BernieInCA 🇺🇸
Awww is the mirage disappearing? I am shocked
Because Robert is a fraud! Wbk! bernie2020
I’d argue that some candidates have too much substance and no charisma.
Table dancer wants to be President. What has happened to the Democrats
White heterosexual male, he never stood a chance.
I am writing to you from Turkey. CNNTÜRK is always throwing false news and slanders here. you do not make a publication policy to suit your name, what are you thinking about doing this? and praises other opponents. I hope you will get your name.
And here we go. Try to make something out of nothing! What happened to the days where people were assumed to be above board until we found reason not to believe them. Silence is NOT always indicative of guilt. Just stop.
Beto2020 🇺🇸
He won’t even make it to primary.
Soooo many scared cry babies on here...its delicious.
Beto is irrelevant! I have NO idea why he is running g for president!
I’m not even sold on the guy as my fav yet but can y’all knock it off with the excessive analysis so early? Really makes me not want to watch CNN.
BetoORourke nothing but a 🤡pos!
what a poser
Apologies make one look weak, NEVER APOLOGIZE it should be obvious, this is why President Donald Trump is so popular and such a strong Leader
Our next president!! 🙏👌
Time wasting.🤷♂️
Has CNN given up on Robert Francis already?
This is funny as hell all the pretend progressive candidates are sinking already.
BetoORourke there is already a narcissist in the white house. We don't need another. Go away
He's all rainbows and butterflies but no substance.
2 days? Stop trying to make(up) news and just report it responsibly. You had a hand in Hillary losing don’t forget.
I knew that was coming.
He has no spirit. His words are empty.
All the democrat candidates are lacking deep substance.
Translation: “ clearing the path for HeelsUpHarris” 😎
I saw this in Coyote Ugly
His structure is him. Driving himself in his mini van, to meet real people & talk about real problems with his war chest built on LOTS of small donations. His remarks are human and relate able, yet he'll apologize if it's what's needed to move forward. His vision is needed.
Beta The Dork :)
OpheliaPG he thought he could just skate board into the white house takes more than hand motions and youthful energy/enthusiasm. you NEED POLICY SUBSTANCE. (you develop this over time) if you want to be believed/authentic.
kallllisti 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone can pack a coffee house! Let’s see him pack a stadium like Bernie2020 FeelTheBern 🔥🔥🔥
Over him... he’s more conservative than Hillary was
There's always been questions. Missing are answers.
Cnn Doing honest reporting. I guess we really only have 12years left.
You can line up all the DNC candidates and say the exact same thing. But, you won't.
CNN sound just Like FOX NEWS. All attacks no NEWS
He’s not Soros’ chosen one?! 😀
Beta = moron... Seems like a VP type so maybe the left can potentially try to win TX. Zero chance of POTUS. I do respect he's fairly centrist. Don't respect he's only famous because he shortens 'Robert' in a stupid way and wasted the most money ever trying for the senate.
Please please please incessantly attack him like you did Hillary. Please please please. I mean you guys vetted tRump so well.
His only appeal is to the ignorant that perceive him as being Hispanic.
Hes wasting his time..
He wrote stories about murdering children... 'remarks' you guys are such fake news
Jeez.. and the nonstop lying from Trump is a nonstory?
Is food served on that table? Because as a lifelong service industry worker, I will not tolerate potential violations! “Do you respect wood?”
I am on a table, look at me, watch me spin while on this table. Wheee!
I now believe after beto said he 'Was born for this' is just another trivial narcissist. He is out. He can be part of the debate but he in my opinion simply likes the stage and plays to his base. BetoORourke - No, next. I would love it if MichelleObama MichelleObama would run
He has a Big Problem coming up with his in-laws. Probably he will run away from the primary bid rather than expose his wife's family to issues of illegal immigrants, land along the border and illegal drugs shipments.
I am not a Dem and do not support Beto, but it is funny cnn thinks he is supposed to have a grassroots network in place. Anyways, I am a nevertrump conservative, but if Beto is running on a message of I will give you a hand as you cross the border wall he will lose in general.
If I was in the Dem primary I probably wouldn’t vote for O’Rourke but can anyone seriously say that his approach wouldn’t be an improvement on the current situation that was flagged all through 2016. The electorate voted for what the electorate wanted despite a lack of substance
And he thought he was flying..
LOL
I may not stand for anything, but I WILL stand on SOMETHING! lol Right on CNN! Beto is a very weak corporate candidate. Plus he has a really bad record in Congress. Now he is all about platitudes and 0 substance. BernieBeatsBeto Bernie2020
That photo says it all. No questions needed.
Sweet Jesus. is going after Beto on these topics when we have Trump in the White House? Proof that they are going after clicks and $$$. They want Trump to win for their revenues. This is not journalism.
Go away Robert!
he reminds me of Trump, kinda full of himself with no real details, prob should steer clear from sayin, 'i was made for this', evader of answering all the question, he stalls so much, its such a trump thing; im over that NO NOW BetoORourke you wanna job or not? act like it!
This...
But....
You are sounding like Fox! Leave him alone!
Don't hate me becauce I'm white rather hate my confused and shifting ideology.
Robert will fail to raise funds and will among the first to crash out. He definitely won’t qualify for the first TV debate.
O’Rourke = Fool
So in other words, hes a Democrat....
No it hasn’t..he’s been in for two days. It does raise questions about media coverage this Campaign cycle. Tighten up cnn
he's running for vp, let's be honest
How Introspective, cnnbrk
I LOOOOOVE CNNNNNNNN!!!!! SO MUUUUUUCCCCHHHHH!!!!! MMMMMWWWWWAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!
Beto is a fraud.
GOre for it!
Did someone hack into CNN and report real news?
He’s a bubble head
Hes just gonna be Beto bro, quit harshing on his vibe man.
Do you want to fix everything? Say i_love_all_humans Yell it out You cant? So it is what is, dont naggg
So CNN is against Beto
Shithead.
Hey... Why is he standing on a counter in this picture?
His approach is be as mediocre as possible. The Jeb approach
nasaIyab
Trump will eat him alive. You can’t beat Trump being kind and irrationally apologetic.
In 2020 vote:
You do realize that the election isn't for 19.5 months. There's time.
Yikes the left is really going after them self’s so quick, I don’t recall it being like this on the rights side when they had what 18 candidates on 16’
FU CNN
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