Beto Tells Oprah: I’m Thinking Of Running For President

The Daily Beast reports:

Oprah Winfrey almost got Beto O’Rourke to say it. During a taped interview for Winfrey’s SuperSoul Conversations, set to premiere Feb. 16, the Texas Democrat edged closer to becoming a 2020 presidential candidate.

“I have been thinking about running for president,” O’Rourke revealed to Winfrey. An eruption of applause at the PlayStation Theater followed. Ever the tactical interviewer, Winfrey pressed the Democratic star on that topic, asking what it will take for him to officially make a decision.

“For me, it will really be family,” O’Rourke said. He also moved up a timeline for his decision, telling Winfrey and the audience that his deadline would be “really soon, before the end of the month.”

Oprah: What makes you optimistic?

Beto: People make me optimistic.

Oprah: Is it going to get worse before it gets better?

Beto: I think the worst brings out the best in us.#Beto @BetoORourke #OWNTV #SuperSoulConversations #oprah @PlayStationThtr @Oprah pic.twitter.com/wTX8IAVnPL

— Mindy Mizell (@mindymizell) February 5, 2019

“We talked about where the world is right now and the responsibility we have to get it back on track.” (Beto talks of conversation with Fmr President Obama) Beto O’Rourke, Fmr Congressman (D-TX) @BetoORourke #OWNTV #SuperSoulConversations #oprah @PlayStationThtr pic.twitter.com/M41ykrANta

— Mindy Mizell (@mindymizell) February 5, 2019

Talking with @Oprah just now, Beto sends a strong signal he is weighing a run for President and will decide by the end of the month. Oprah characterized his remarks as “leaning towards a run” and Beto did not correct her… #nhpolitics #Beto #Beto2020 #DraftBeto pic.twitter.com/Nz1c4F1lxC

— Jay Surdukowski (@Jay1043) February 5, 2019