America was taken by a storm by a Texas Congressman in the 2018 midterm elections. Congressman Beto O’Rourke almost defeated former 2016 Presidential candidate Ted Cruz in was what was the most watched Senate race in the nation. I would argue that some people watched this race more than some congressional races. Some say that Beto should start thinking about 2020 and not to be discouraged by the loss in Texas. Now could someone win the Presidency after losing a U.S Senate race? Well, Just look at your $5 bill to remind yourself that it is possible.
Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke (Texas 16)
After graduating from Columbia University. Beto became heavily involved in civic duty. Even serving on the El Paso City Council before running for Congress in 2012 and re-elected in both 2014 and 2016. Beto served on the Armed Services Committee as well as the Committee on Veterans Affairs. His subcommittee memberships include Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Strategic Forces, Veterans Health and a ranking member of economic opportunity for Veterans. (1)
Legislation that was Signed into Law
In his first term, he co-sponsored the Helping Heroes Fly Act. Which Directs the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration [TSA]) to develop and implement a process to ease travel and to the extent possible provide expedited passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans, and their accompanying family members or nonmedical attendants. (1). He also co-sponsored bills to give various medals to members of our armed services.
In his second term, he co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that eliminates wildlife trafficking and to eliminate the use of microbeads in cosmetic products. In his last term, he was the co-sponsor of a bill that created apprenticeships for veterans. (1)
2019-2020 outlook.
Many agree that Beto is free to run for the highest office in the land in 2020. He inspired so much and showed America that Democrats can compete in Texas. If and this is a big If he doesn't run and the nominee does not choose him as a V.P. He would be a great A.) Secretary of the Army or B.) Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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