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Beto O'Rourke: “You’re so right to point out the effect and the outcome and who ultimately is targeted and who ultimately will pay the…”

On the recordJune 2, 2021
You’re so right to point out the effect and the outcome and who ultimately is targeted and who ultimately will pay the price in our democracy. In Texas, it’s black voters, voters of color. It’s young voters. It’s the very old, those who live in big cities. And I think you also made a great point it also affects everyone if you really want this government of, by, and for the people to work when you start cutting out parts of the people you no longer have democracy. You no longer have this government.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
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msnbc.com

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Beto O'Rourke discusses the broad impact of voter suppression laws in Texas and their implications for democracy.

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