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Beto O’Rourke on Why He’s Running: ‘This Is Something We Absolutely Have to Do’

By Jerel Flint and Bill Clark

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Before starting a rally at the Gaslight Baker Theatre in Lockhart, Texas on Monday, Rep. Beto O’Rourke took time to talk with the media about why and how he chose to run for Senate. The Democrat, who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz, also weighed in on the great BBQ debate in the Lone Star State.

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