Beto O'Rourke on NFL players taking a knee.

[rogue emissary]

Link to tweet

‘I can think of nothing more American.’ — Beto O'Rourke — the man taking on Ted Cruz — brilliantly explains why NFL players kneeling during the anthem is not disrespectful

A little long, but his answer is well worth watching. I haven't been this impressed with a new up and coming politician in a long time.

[samnsara]

1. gonna give again

...ive got a good feeling about him....feeling kinda like I was when watching an unknown Obama give a speech.

[rogue emissary]

3. felt and thought the same thing.

I didn't want to link him to Obama. Cause I know, that would put a target on his back with some on DU. Also, I rarely give to candidates out of my state, but I might have to do so in his case.

[volstork]

2. Brilliant, heartfelt response.

Thank you for sharing.

[nature-lover]

4. Perfect!

[Gothmog]

5. Beto O'Rourke's Straight Answer to a Tough Question: Kneeling in the NFL

[Bluepinky]

6. Wish I lived in Texas so I could vote for him.

He gave a good answer, no apologies. Dems and progressives should be firm in their beliefs and not try to appease everyone. Beto O’Rourke knows how it’s done.

[cpamomfromtexas]

7. I wish I was that eloquent!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. If players wanted to be disrespectful they turn their back or show a moon. . . . nt