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U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke lets f-bombs fly on the campaign trail

The El Paso Democrat, who is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for a U.S. Senate seat, has become known for his impassioned language on the campaign trail.

By Justin DehnSept. 28, 2017, 3:30 p.m. CentralUpdated Sept. 28, 2017, 3:30 p.m. Central

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U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke lets f-bombs fly on the campaign trail

by adminnewspack, The Texas Tribune
September 28, 2017

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<p>He drops them to reporters. He drops them at rallies and fundraisers. The&nbsp;U.S. Senate candidate's&nbsp;cussing has become a staple of his stump speeches as he travels across Texas.</p>
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September 28, 2017

He drops them to reporters. He drops them at rallies and fundraisers. The U.S. Senate candidate's cussing has become a staple of his stump speeches as he travels across Texas.

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