November 6, 2018

Leading Newspapers in Texas' Largest Three Cities All Endorse Beto O'Rourke over Ted Cruz

https://www.alternet.org/election-03918/dallas-morning-news-endorses-beto-orourke?fbclid=IwAR2MwtwO_HdI212WEPtYkHKr6Les05Fo0u1ehgLBemcweSLFCz_kBTEZOOk
"On Thursday, the Dallas Morning News became the latest paper in Texas to endorse Democratic El Paso Rep. Beto O'Rourke for Senate, choosing him over incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. "In conducting his campaign, he has displayed a demeanor that offers respect for each person and a humbleness that will allow him to open the door to working with those who hold political views different from his," wrote the editorial board. "We believe O'Rourke is right in calling for rejoining the Paris climate accord, supporting the vast potential of renewable energy in Texas, and calling for universal background checks on guns. He is also right to reject the call for construction of a border wall and to call for comprehensive and fair immigration reform." The editorial board faulted Cruz for his divisiveness and rhetoric. "Lincoln, echoing the Gospel of Mark, cautioned us long ago that a house divided against itself cannot stand. And we believe that at this moment, we cannot afford such an approach"."