Obama World lovefest for O’Rourke is growing
By Amie Parnes - 11/28/18 06:00 AM EST
Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.
The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.
Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.
In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.
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