Beto O'Rourke Interrupts Greg Abbott at Texas Shooting Press Conference

Beto O’Rourke, Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, interrupted a press conference held by Republican incumbent Greg Abbott a day after 21 people were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school. As Abbott turned the microphone over to his lieutenant governor, O’Rourke approached the school stage. A back-and-forth ensued, with Senator Ted Cruz telling O’Rourke several times to sit down and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick telling O’Rourke he was a disgrace.

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[unboxedcharacter]

So it’s insane that a 18 year old has a AR. But it’s okay children ages 5-10 can change their gender?? 😭😭😭

[alley]

you will never change my mind unless you find a way to hide every thing that can be used as a weapon to kill: cars, trucks, knives, swords, metal tools, ladder, golf club, iron rod, rope, soda can, 2x4.... on and on

[AppalachianPatriot]

Robert Francis O’Rourke is what’s wrong with America.

[Nastynati-pmdy]

what's insane is sending 40 billion to Ukraine, plus billions in weapons and ammo instead of using the resources to protect our kids.

[babayaga]

Children are way more important than corrupt politicians We can replace a corrupt politician we can't replace a

It's obvious where security should be Instead of where its at Protecting 80 year olds!!!!

[paryanindoeur]

If it's insane to allow 18-year-olds to buy guns, then it's also insane to allow them to vote.

[dennislorance]

"Never let a tragedy go to waste. . ." The Mantra of the Progressives

[unboxedcharacter]

Remember folks the gun didn’t let itself out of the safe/drawer, load itself, and then to walk out the front door like it has a conscious. But the person wielding it does 😳

[RacecarSpelledBackwards]

Mayor should have said. “Go home and go to bed Francis, the grown ups are talking”

[frankdrevinpolicesquad]

The Texas Governor should have Beto detained for psychiatric evaluation and make sure he doesn't have any guns

[debbie]

Well, making this tragedy about himself with a contrived stunt like this just killed this bozo’s campaign..

[AshCosgrove]

Wow he went from standing on skateboards to standing on tables and now he's standing on the bodies of dead children just to try to stay relevant. Way to go Robert Francis.

[MrTommytwotone]

That kid did not come up w/that money to buy those guns

[illreportbackinabit.]

His name is Beta, they misspelled it.

[forgot-to-wipe]

This truly shows how sick Beto is. Not only can this guy NOT decide if he wants to protect our rights but uses this press conference as a means to try and obtain votes because he is a desperate man. What do desperate people do? Desperate things. When will people learn, its not the guns thats the problem. The problem is rooted deeper. Most gun crimes are committed by prohibited peoples and in this case, This kid knew without a doubt that the media would give him what he wanted, his 15 minutes of fame. I have no doubt that this was his motivating factor and if the mass media wouldnt do this then i promise you many of these wouldnt happen. Im gonna ask the question of who dropped the ball considering this school supposedly had a comprehensive security protocol paid for by tax dollars. Thats the question id like answered. The weirdest part of all...is that these 2 shootings happen in the eve of elections and landmark 2A Supreme court rulings. Added with the Biden admin losing the battle for extreme gun control /constitutional rights . Whats the easiest way to suppress peoples rights when youve failed to "backdoor" bills into existence and zero congressonal support?....Use a tragedy like this to push your agenda. After all, desperate people do what?

[Vernaski]

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[bryantf]

I know this isn't Ukraine, but how many billions will our Federalist system spend to save Americans?

[totalitarianism]

He can be held accountable for the deaths

[totalitarianism]

If this actually happened its actual illegal

[jamesbishop]

Let's vote for this guy for governor get rid of the other governors