Party Politics: Beto’s Bet

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Kevin McCarthy's ability to avoid consequences in the wake of an unfolding political scandal, two propositions on the May 7 electoral ballot in Texas, and Beto O'Rourke's promise to expand gambling and legalize marijuana if elected governor of Texas, among other stories.NATIONAL TOPICSKevin McCarthy's nine livesTrump in contemptTEXAS TOPICSNational Guard soldier dies rescuing migrants in Rio GrandeTexas sues Biden over Title 42Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick join Paxton on whistleblower lawsuitO’Rourke would expand gambling and legalize marijuanaMay 7 propositionsRick Perry is not stupidYou can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.