Tag: Beto O’Rourke

Roe v. Wade Overturning Changes Stakes Of Gubernatorial Elections

Roe v. Wade Overturning Changes Stakes Of Gubernatorial Elections

With the US gubernatorial elections coming up in a few months on November 8, 2022, in 36 states and three territories, the recent Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade has altered the agendas of those running for governor, specifically in states where abortion is now banned. Considering that abortion laws are now a state-by-state issue, the power that a governor holds is now more prevalent than ever, and residents of swing states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin have vocalized the importance that Democratic governors either stay in power or are elected this fall. 

Beto O’Rourke Interrupted Texas Gov Greg
Abbott’s News Conference Over The Uvalde
Mass Shooting

Beto O’Rourke Interrupted Texas Gov Greg
Abbott’s News Conference Over The Uvalde
Mass Shooting

Texas Democrat and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke interrupted a press conference from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, May 25. O’Rourke confronted Abbott about the tragic Uvalde School Shooting that took place on Tuesday. He was seen shouting at the governor before being escorted from the auditorium.

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