Beto O'Rourke
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Beto O'Rourke
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
9%, 20% (cum.)†
2018
13% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%, 10% (cum.)†
2017-18
4%, 10% (cum.)†
2018
8%, 8% (cum.)†
2018
7%, 8% (cum.)†
2016
7%
2017-18
17%, 6% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2015-16
0%
2013-14
0%
2015-16
0%
2018
0%
2015-16
0%
2016
F
2017
|9%, 20% (cum.)†
2018
|13% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%, 10% (cum.)†
2017-18
|4%, 10% (cum.)†
2018
|8%, 8% (cum.)†
2018
|7%, 8% (cum.)†
2016
|7%
2017-18
|17%, 6% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2013-14
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2018
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2016
|F
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
100%
2017
100%
2017
91%, 95% (cum.)†
2017
100%, 95% (cum.)†
2017
92%, 94% (cum.)†
2018
82%
2017
80%
2013-14
|100%
2017
|100%
2017
|91%, 95% (cum.)†
2017
|100%, 95% (cum.)†
2017
|92%, 94% (cum.)†
2018
|82%
2017
|80%
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (17)
BOLD PAC
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Demand Universal Healthcare
Democracy for America
Equality Texas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Richard Hanna
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (40)
ActBlue
AmeriPac: The Fund for a Greater America
Ami Bera
Ann Mclane Kuster
Brad Schneider
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (113)
ActBlue
Adriano Espaillat
American Federation of Government Employees
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
American Federation of Teachers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Voted No on H.R. 36 - Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Voted No on H.R. 3134 - Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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What changes should be made to the tax code?
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Co-sponsor of H.R.2282 - Equality Act
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Co-sponsor of H.R.197 - Respect for Marriage Act - allowing gay couple marriage to be respected.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate tweet on cake baker's religious liberty
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Supports
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Rep. Beto O'Rourke says he'll do anything in his power to stop border wall; Voted No on H. Res. 1071, Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of the United States citizens; Voted No on Kate's Law;
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Voted No on H.Res. 11 - Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace; voted No on H. J. Res. 76 - Making continuing appropriations for the National Security Administration for fiscal year 2014 (including Iron Dome funding)
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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I support sanctuary cities.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Voted No on H.R. 3003 - No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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iVoterGuide Notes:
From candidate's 2018 campaign website: "Strike down toxic legislation like Senate Bill 6 and any regulation that discriminates against a student based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."; candidate tweet on S.B. 6
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
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2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Voted No on H.R. 38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017; Co-sponsor of assault weapons ban
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate tweet on climate change
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
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