The Compass of Power

Texas, Beto O'Rourke, and the trouble with taking on Northern issues in the South

November 08, 2022 Adam Wilson Season 1 Episode 2
The Compass of Power
Texas, Beto O'Rourke, and the trouble with taking on Northern issues in the South
Show Notes

Why can't Democrats win in Texas? Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke has been running for one office or another for years, first challenging Sen. Ted Cruz, then running for president, now challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. But while O'Rourke comes close, he hasn't found a platform that can build a majority coalition in American's second-most-populous state. This episode considers why.

Midterms 2022
Texas governor's race
Beto O'Rourke
Greg Abbott