EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 40 MIN
Beto O’Rourke: ‘We've got to fight fire with fire’
from The Weekend · host Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, Beto O’Rourke, Ali Velshi, Charlotte Alter, George Hahn, Basil Smikle
August 10, 2025; 9am: Texas Republicans have unleashed a wave of legal action aimed at forcing Texas Democrats to return to the Lone Star State. A recent lawsuit accused Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke of bribing lawmakers to break quorum by raising money for their travel expenses and legal defense. A district judge temporarily sided with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, blocking O'Rourke from providing financial support to the Texas Democrats. O’Rouke joins “The Weekend” to explain why the fight is far from over.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Beto O'Rourke reacts to the recent legal decision that is barring his organization from raising money for Texas Democrats.
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Beto O’Rourke: ‘We've got to fight fire with fire’
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