More bad Beto

Yesterday I mentioned a couple of reasons why Beto should not be the Democratic candidate ... his wealth (net worth about 9 million) and his past of voting against the environment ... but a story in The Wall Street Journal gives more reasons for concern.

Beto O’Rourke’s Past GOP Ties Could Complicate Primary Run

Before becoming a rising star in the Democratic Party, Mr. O’Rourke relied on a core group of business-minded Republicans in his Texas hometown to launch and sustain his political career. To win their backing, Beto O'Rourke opposed Obamacare, voted against Nancy Pelosi, as the House Democratic leaderand called for a raise in the Social Security eligibility age [and for means testing of entitlements] ...

But it's not just that he's really a conservative in progressive clothing, it's how much he is actually *like* Trump ... a privileged white guy with real estate money who leaves the little woman to raise the kids while he runs a campaign as a cult of personality. We don't need another wealthy, vapid, self-professed avatar for voters who want to be slain by the spirit.