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Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke at the Inter-American Dialogue in 2016.Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke at the Inter-American Dialogue in 2016.By: Inter-American Dialogue

Beto O'Rourke Contact & Bio Information

Beto O'Rourke
Born 09/26/1972 (Age 51)
Religion:Catholic
Contact Rep Beto O'Rourke (D) by his DC office phone number, official & campaign websites, and Facebook & Twitter social media websites:
DC Phone Number: 202-225-4831
Official Website: betoorourke.com

Notable Speaking Engagements by Beto O'Rourke

EngagementNumAbout
Beto O'Rourke Speeches3Major speeches by Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke Interviews16Major interviews by Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke Debates4Debates Beto O'Rourke participated in
Beto O'Rourke Town Halls2Major Town Halls and Forums Beto O'Rourke participated in

Beto O'Rourke Congress Details

Years in Congress: 01/03/2013 - Present
Committees On: Homeland Security & Veterans' Affairs

Beto O'Rourke History

U.S. Representative from Texas (01/03/2013 - Present)
Local Official in Texas (06/01/2005 - 06/27/2011)
College Attended: Columbia ('95)
Degrees Earned: Bachelors Degree English (95)
Prior Occupations: Small Business Owner
Previous Beto O'Rourke Speaking Engagements (EST)
Beto O'Rourke Videos of Notable Speaking Engagements
Beto O'Rourke Morning Joe Interview
Beto O'Rourke spoke with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on "Morning Joe" the morning after the 4th Democratic Debate to discuss his debate performance and where he sees the race just over three months from the start of the 2020 primary season. O'Rourke was pressed on his proposal to "confiscate" assault weapons and whether he was playing into the hands of pro-gun rights groups by using such strong language. He insisted that he is on the right side of history that that he doesn't want to infringe on anyone's right to hunt, but did not back down on whether someone should have the right to own what he calls a weapon of war.
4th Democratic Debate
The fourth Democratic debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, just outside of Columbus, featured twelve candidates all sharing the same stage. Most observers paid close attention to how Senator Elizabeth Warren performance now that she is leading in many national polls and she had a fairly strong night. Eyes were also on Bernie Sanders, who is returning to the race after suffering a heart attack on October 1. He had a strong performance and is, at least for now, seeming to move on from his health emergency. Joe Biden had a relatively strong night without any major gaffes, but without any major memorable moment either.
Beto O'Rourke Cuomo Prime Time Interview
Beto O'Rourke spoke with CNN's Chris Cuomo from San Quentin, California to respond to the criticism he's received from his proposed mandatory gun-buyback program for assault-style rifles. O'Rourke didn't mince words, saying he is "in favor of gun confiscation" if those guns are AK-47's and military grade assault rifles. However, he was just as adamant that he is not interested in taking firearms away from hunters or people who have a gun for self defense purposes. He also claimed that "allowing the NRA to set the terms of the [gun] debate no longer works."