O'Rourke, Castro look to home state of Texas to gain traction with voters
AUSTIN The Texas candidates for president on Saturday sought to energize their campaigns before home-state crowds, both calling for bold action to solve problems including gun violence and immigration.
Beto ORourke and Julían Castro were part of a parade of Democratic presidential contenders, all near the bottom of most polls, that made appearances at the Texas Tribune Festival. The Texans joined Pete Buttigieg of Indiana, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Michael Bennet of Colorado in solo appearances this weekend. All five are trying to gain traction in a race so far dominated by Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
O'Rourke also repeated his calls on President Donald Trump to resign in order for the nation to begin the process of healing, as well as implementing bold solutions for problems like curbing gun violence.
This country is as divided as its ever been, is being driven farther apart every day by this president, ORourke told reporters after his appearance. The single best thing to bring the country together would be Donald Trumps resignation.
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