Quote of the Week: Beto O’Rourke

What would you say if Ted Cruz likened you to Bernie Sanders?

Quote of the Week: Beto O’Rourke
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"True to form."


– U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke at Friday's debate, following incumbent Ted Cruz's remarks about O'Rourke's "belief in socialism" – "like Bernie" – when prompted to say something he admired about his opponent

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