Texas GOP attack on Beto O'Rourke completely backfires

The Texas GOP's attack on Beto O'Rourke backfired because, well, he's kind of hot. 

O'Rourke's campaign for Ted Cruz's Senate seat has been gaining support with young voters, thanks to his progressive platform that includes decriminalizing cannabis, single-payer healthcare, and immigration reform. 

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Oh, and he was in a punk band. 

The Texas GOP attacked O'Rourke by tweeting a photo from the Democratic candidate's days as a bassist for the punk rock band Foss. "Sorry, can't debate," the text over the very punk rock photo says. "We have a gig."  Read more...

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