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Beto O'Rourke: Gov. Abbott Should End 'Political Ploy' And Bring TX Guard Troops Home - The Last Word
Fmr. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who is running for governor in Texas, joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what Texas National Guard members told him about the numerous problems with their mission - including pay cuts, lack of equipment, cramped conditions - and that many feel has no purpose but “window dressing for the governor’s reelection campaign” while keeping them away from their families. Aired on 01/24/04.