Sorry, Dems, but it doesn’t look like Beto O’Rourke is going to happen. It’s not official yet, but the NYT’s Nate Cohn has this major BUZZKILL for libs:
Tex Cruz is on track for a comfortable victory in Texas, according to our estimates, even though Beto leads in the reported vote.
This is not a projection. But Beto win outside of MOE https://t.co/yFDwx59DVP— Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) November 7, 2018
Oh, man … watching them lose over the next few hours is going to be epic:
Here's the scene at the @BetoORourke watch party in El Paso, Texas.
The @TedCruz–@BetoORourke race is close. Watch this page for live election results: https://t.co/AxEobzZavD #Midterms2018 #ElectionDay #Election2018 #tx2018 pic.twitter.com/5XRpwJ0YF0
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) November 7, 2018
Cancel the coronation:
If Beto holds on he’ll become an 2020 Dem frontrunner right away.
— Touré (@Toure) November 7, 2018
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The Kennedy dynasty in Texas is over:
ABC: ‘Bobby Kennedy’ Beto O'Rourke Has ‘Electrified’ Texas Race https://t.co/N5bvA4AzRY pic.twitter.com/XPl8hBraYi
— Scott Whitlock (@ScottJW) November 7, 2018
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 7, 2018
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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 7, 2018