FILE – Democrat Beto O’Rourke listens to a volunteer before a Texas Organizing Project neighborhood walk in West Dallas in this June 9, 2021 file photo. O’Rourke is running for governor of Texas. The former El Paso congressman announced his decision Monday, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
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UPDATED 9:13 AM PT – Friday, February 11, 2022
Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke appears to be backpedaling on the stance he took regarding gun ownership during his 2020 presidential campaign. The Democrat told reporters this week that he isn’t interested in taking guns from anyone and want’s to protect the Second Amendment.
However, O’Rourke was pressed on his statements in a 2019 Democrat presidential debate when he announced his intent to confiscate firearms, saying “hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47.” On top of that, he…
