Stephen Colbert and the internet react to nickname feud between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz
AUSTIN — In his first ad of the general election campaign, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz accused Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke of changing his name to score political points in Texas.
O'Rourke, who represents El Paso in Congress, goes by Beto, although his given name is Robert.
The advertisement, a jingle that attacks O'Rourke for his nickname, drew jokes on Twitter and television, as people noted a contradiction in Cruz's messaging: He also goes by a nickname.
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O'Rourke didn't have much to say about the ad, but shared a post to his social media pages to clear up any doubt that he made the decision to go by Beto when he started his political career.
Link to tweet
Read more: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/03/08/internet-reacts-nickname-robert-beto-orourke-rafael-ted-cruz-late-show/407398002/
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He got to sing - while making fun of Ted Cruz! 
And I'm glad to hear you got some sleep! And of course the cats come first, no one here would expect any less... 
This part of Colbert's monologue was a favorite of mine because you could tell he had such fun with it. He loves the chance to sing - and he really can sing - and he also loves to stick it to certain individuals. Of course, Trump is at the top of his list and he's ruthless, but Ted Cruz is right up there, too!
but Scorpio killer just isn't as catchy.
it could be either way.
