Beto O'Rourke: “Colin Allred lost by a lot more than I did to [Ted Cruz] in…”

“You know, James Talarico, perhaps a little more progressive or a little more liberal as, as you suggest. You know, I don't know all the dynamics that took place in 2024, but, but Colin Allred lost by a lot more than I did to [Ted Cruz] in the same state. That might in part be a test of whether centrism can work in Texas, although there are a lot of other variables and factors.” (27:34–27:41)

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