BREAKING: Beto O'Rourke announces he's running for president in 2020
"This is a defining moment of truth for this country and for every single one of us," the 46-year-old Democratic former congressman from Texas said in a video announcing his candidacy."The challenges that we face right now, the interconnected crises in our economy, our democracy and our climate have never been greater." "They will either consume us, or they will afford us the greatest opportunity to unleash the genius of the United States of America," he added.
Listening to and then raising up rural communities that for so long have been left behind. Making sure people that are looking for work are able to find it -- that they're equipped with the skills and training and education necessary to maximize their potential. But also investing in people that are already working. ... There are so many people in this country working two and three jobs and struggling to make ends meet.""The destination cannot be Election Night, November 2020.
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