Analyzing Beto O’Rourke’s Run For President

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the new realities of the presidential race as the Beto O'Rourke campaign ramps up. Jay and Brandon analyze O'Rourke's political leanings and discuss the challenges he faces as he takes on the other candidates who want to lead the Democratic ticket in 2020.

Will O'Rourke's past come back to haunt him? Is he liberal, moderate, or progressive? How long can he dominate social media? How long can he continue to raise money?

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