Does Beto O'Rourke have a chance to oust Ted Cruz?

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Cruz inspires strong love and hate alike. Cornyn is as bland as white bread and nobody really cares either way.

So Cruz is simultaneously the more-beloved and hated of the two.

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Is there a dynamic where the hate drives the love? In a case where he has a fan base, the strong opposition would strengthen his support, on the basis of fuck you, I think he’s the bees knees. Kind of like the good old “no such think as bad publicity” effect.

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Coda: Beto’s thank-you letter to those who were involved in his campaign.

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Obama praises Beto and his campaign (the last third of this article): Obama praises 'extraordinary' Pelosi amid leadership battle | CNN Politics

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Beto edges Biden in a waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay early 2020 presidential poll: Beto O'Rourke narrowly tops wide open MoveOn 2020 presidential straw poll, Biden runner up

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Someone loves Ted Cruz? I have yet to meet anyone who actually *likes *him as a politician.