Another election season is upon us, which can mean only one thing ... Beto O'Rourke is back in the news.
After a failed run at the Senate and the Presidency, Beto is now setting his sights on becoming the next governor of Texas.
We all remember Beto's infamous "hell yes, we will take your AR-15, your AK-47" line. And in the wake of tragic mass shootings across the country, Beto is leaning into gun-grabber mode.
Steven Crowder has been sitting on an undercover video he previously filmed during one of Beto's Town Halls in Livingston, Texas.
In this episode of "Louder with Crowder," Steven Crowder sent his team to investigate the event, a job he would have loved to do himself but couldn't considering the organizations holding the event now have his poster up on a wall.
Since it is rude to show up to a party empty-handed, Crowder's fine reporters decided to hand out some Beto-themed T-shirts to show support. But Beto staffers weren't so keen on the shirts being free while trying to turn a profit with their merchandise.
"So you're trying to do a little bit of capitalism up here," one of Crowder's reporters joked.
Crowder sent his team with shirts that read "Beto Males."
Upon arrival, the team noticed the venue was not exactly filled to capacity. A generous estimate was maybe about 110 in attendance.
"I want to be as inclusive as possible, but even last night when we were at dinner, somebody offered us drugs, and so I'd like to hear, 'How ... do you thread that needle of inclusivity being welcoming while also stopping some fentanyl,'" asked Crowder's reporter.
"I appreciate the question," Beto replied. "Probably nothing more important than the safety and security of our communities, of our families, especially our kids and our grandkids. Under Abbott's failed leadership, violent crime and drug trafficking went up. When we focus on scoring political points, we take our eye off the ball and the real problem."
Of course, Beto's "scoring political points" virtue signal rang hollow considering his latest embarrassing moment when he interrupted Gov. Abbott's press conference.
Beto bore his supporters for a while, then made his way to the meet and greet portion of the evening, where one of Crowder's reporters scored a photo standing next to Beto in his "Beto Male" T-shirt.
"Remember when you think of Beto for governor, just think of this exact picture," Crowder said. Download the podcast here.
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Authorities have recovered the body of a Texas National Guard member who went missing while attempting to save two drowning migrants at the southern border.
Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans, 22, lost his life Friday "while trying to selflessly help migrants who appeared to be drowning as they tried to cross the river from Mexico into the U.S," the Texas Military Department said.
Evans' body was found Monday morning after an extensive search involving multiple state agencies. He is presumed to have drowned during the rescue attempt.
BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm the body of missing TX National Guard soldier SPC. Bishop Evans was found this morning. He is presumed to have drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two people crossing illegally in Eagle Pass on Friday. \nPic from source. @FoxNewspic.twitter.com/6Ahij5a8BD— Bill Melugin (@Bill Melugin) 1650905449
“We are devastated by the loss of a member of our Guard family,” said Maj Gen Tom Suelzer, adjutant general for Texas. “We recognize the selflessness of this heroic Soldier who put his life above others in service to our state and national security. The Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time”
Evans was assigned to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star border initiative, which the governor launched in March to counter illegal immigration and the illegal drug trade.
On Friday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time, Evans jumped into the Rio Grande River in an attempt to save the lives of two migrants who appeared to be drowning. Officials said the migrants, who "were involved in illicit transnational narcotics trafficking," survived and were taken into federal custody, but Evans went missing.
Search and rescue operations lead by the Texas Rangers in partnership with other agencies began Friday and continued over the weekend, until his body was found Monday.
Abbott said in a statement he was "heartbroken" to learn of Evans' death in the line of duty.
We are heartbroken to learn of the death of SPC Bishop Evans.\n\nHe heroically served his state & country. \n\nI want to thank all rescue teams that worked to locate this soldier.\n\nJoin me & Cecilia in praying for the family & friends of SPC Evans.pic.twitter.com/xwSZlqEGhT— Greg Abbott (@Greg Abbott) 1650906071
"Our National Guard soldiers risk their lives every day to serve and protect others, and we are eternally grateful for the way SPC Evans heroically served his state and country," Abbott said Monday. "I ask that Texans join Cecilia and me in praying for the family and friends of SPC Evans as they grieve this heartbreaking loss."
The governor also thanked the Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Border Patrol, and local law enforcement "for working around the clock to locate this soldier."
"SPC Evans, 22, a field artilleryman from Arlington, Texas is assigned to A Battery, 4-133 Field Artillery Regiment in New Braunfels Texas, and joined the Texas Army National Guard in May 2019. He returned in the fall of 2020 from mobilization to Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait," the Texas Military Department said in a statement.
"During this mobilization, his dedication, talents, and tactical prowess led his leadership to regularly assign him to operations in Iraq in support of Special Operations Forces for short periods of time, while then rotating back into Kuwait."
"This morning SPC Evans’ body was found and identified by local authorities," said Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents the Eagle Pass area. "This young soldier made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of protecting and serving our country. He will never be forgotten."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday declined an invitation to throw out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opening game, announcing that Texas will not seek to host the All-Star Game or any other Major League Baseball special events following MLB's decision to remove the All-Star Game out of Atlanta due to criticism of a Georgia election law.
In a letter addressed to Neil Leibman, the president of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer for the Texas Rangers baseball team, Abbott accused the MLB of "perpetuating false political narratives" surrounding Georgia's new sweeping election reform law.
"Thank you for the invitation to throw the first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opening game. I was looking forward to it — until Major League Baseball adopted what has turned out to be a false narrative about election reforms in Georgia, and, based on that false narrative, moved the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta," Abbott wrote.
"It is shameful that America's pastime is not only being influenced by partisan politics, but also perpetuating false political narratives," the governor added.
Last Friday, Major League Baseball announced its decision to pull the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta because of the state's sweeping new election reform laws. MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred Jr. said in a statement that "the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year's All-Star Game and MLB Draft."
He went on to criticize the new Georgia law — which requires absentee ballots to be verified with voter ID, expands early voting for primary and general elections, and codifies the use of ballot drop boxes, among other measures — as "restrictions to the ballot box."
In response, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp blasted the MLB's "knee-jerk decision" as "cancel culture."
"This attack on our state is the direct result of repeated lies from Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams about a bill that expands access to the ballot box and ensures the integrity of our elections. I will not back down. Georgians will not be bullied. We will continue to stand up for secure, accessible, fair elections," the governor said Sunday.
Texas Gov. Abbott is the first GOP governor to rally against the MLB in defense of Georgia's law.
"The State of Texas was proud to help MLB host last season's National League playoff games and the World Series in Arlington. However, I will not participate in an event held by MLB, and the State will not seek to host the All-Star Game or any other MLB special events," he wrote.
Abbott closed by stating his "deep respect" for the Texas Rangers baseball team, wishing them success in the upcoming season.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state has removed 1.1 million ineligible voters, including possible noncitizens, since passing election integrity bills in 2021.
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