Beto O'Rourke says he will not 'in any scenario' run for Senate in Texas next year
O'Rourke's decision to stay in the presidential race comes as Democrats criticize the GOP-held Senate for not taking up a House-passed universal gun background check bill meant to stem gun violence. After the shooting in El Paso and another massacre in Dayton only hours later, Democrats saw flipping control of the Senate as even more important as they try to pass gun restrictions.
The former lawmaker is considered a strong candidate in no small part because of his fundraising prowess. He took in a staggering $79 million during his run against Cruz in last year's midterms. Contenders for the Democratic Senate nomination include M.J. Hegar, who lost a close House race to GOP Rep. John Carter last year, state Sen. Royce West and Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.
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