Beto O'Rourke is a Texas Democratic organizer and former U.S. representative for El Paso. He was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and governor in 2022, and founded Powered by People.
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Crockett endorsed Talarico after their primary but says she will campaign for down-ballot Democrats. Khanna wants her on Talarico's trail; Talarico says her work already helps. Should she join his campaign?
Role at the time: Former U.S. representative and Texas Democratic organizer
Statement summary
O'Rourke says campaigning with Crockett would help Talarico win and that Talarico must earn her voters' support. He praises her endorsement rather than faulting her personally.
“I do. And, you know, again, I think Jasmine is such a public-minded person, is in this fight for life.”
He endorses joint campaigning while also placing responsibility on Talarico to earn support and praising Crockett's existing endorsement.
Statement dates: May 28, 2026
Statement dates: May 28, 2026
