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Beto Talks Texas Turnout in the Final Stretch
The Observer caught up with O’Rourke and discussed the state of the most-watched race in the country.
Justin Miller
Justin Miller is the news and politics editor for the Texas Observer. He joined the Observer in 2018 as a staff writer covering state politics and the Legislature. He’s covered lobbying and money in politics, border security and state contracting, and much more. He previously worked at The American Prospect magazine and received a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota.
Articles by Justin Miller
Can Asian Voters Carry a Democrat to Congress in the Houston Suburbs?
Sri Kulkarni is running one of the most innovative campaigns in the country. If he succeeds, he’ll have created proof of concept for the party’s future.
Inside Beto’s Plan to Turn Out Black Voters in Houston
Black activists are cautiously optimistic — but it’s a huge challenge for Beto’s grassroots machine to reach the unlikely voters he needs to come out.
Trump Declares Himself a ‘Nationalist’ in 90-minute Houston Tirade
In what was ostensibly a rally for Ted Cruz, the president unleashed a conspiracy-laden war cry for American nihilism.
Why Democrats Could Lose in a Texas Congressional District That’s 70 Percent Latino
A Trump backlash is predicted in the suburbs. But will it materialize in a heavily Latino border district?
Cruz Stuck to the Script. Beto Stuck it to Cruz. Which Tactic Will Work?
O’Rourke finally got aggressive. Cruz stubbornly stuck to The Strategy.
Has the Beto Bubble Burst?
After a series of polls over the summer predicted a nail-biter, more recent numbers show a reversion to the Texas mean.
Dallas Democrat Colin Allred on his Bid to Unseat Pete Sessions
The former NFL linebacker talks about protests during the national anthem, North Texas activism and the likelihood of a presidential impeachment.
Can Beto O’Rourke Harness the Elusive Power of the College Student Vote?
Many have tried; few have succeeded. But the latest political phenom thinks he’ll be more effective at courting young voters.
