O’Rourke in East Texas: Greg Abbott has failed us | Local News

The significance of East Texas in the governor’s race was underscored Wednesday when Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke visited Longview for a rally, one approaching the heels of Cecilia Abbott’s event earlier in the day.

Increasing voter turnout was the acknowledged goal of each visits, with O’Rourke and Abbott every stressing the significance of getting East Texas residents to the polls.

Speaking for about 45 minutes to just about 200 attendees at The Exchange Locale & Marketplace in downtown Longview, O’Rourke urged the gang to not solely vote, however to make sure the others do, as properly.

“I don’t know that there has been a more important election in our lifetime,” the Democratic candidate mentioned, when stating the necessity to elect Democrats up and down the poll.

And of East Texas in specific, he mentioned “Our governor is sleeping on this community,” O’Rourke mentioned. “This is what upset victories are made of.”

O’Rourke additionally referred to as on his followers to willingly interact their Republican associates, saying “We have to be about bringing people in. Let’s meet them with charity and an open mind. Show them that it’s time to turn the page and vote for change.”

Democratic candidate for Congress in Texas’ first district, Jrmar Jefferson additionally spoke of the significance of electing O’Rourke.

“If East Texas turns out for Beto, we will win (this election),” Jefferson mentioned. “But I believe if we sit home, Greg Abbott will still sit there doing nothing.”

Looking forward to Election Day, O’Rourke stopped simply wanting predicting victory.

“For whatever it matters, the Marist polling company said this race is inside the margin of error,” O’Rourke mentioned. “And I have a very good feeling about what we are going to celebrate the night of Nov. 8.”