Beto O'Rourke formally kicks off his 2020 presidential campaign miles from embattled El Paso, Texas border

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• Beto O'Rourke formally launched his 2020 presidential campaign on Saturday with a series of kickoff rallies in his home state of Texas.
• O'Rourke announced his run earlier in March.
• He has already exhibited strong fundraising skills and an ability to garner national media attention.

Former Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke formally launched his 2020 presidential campaign on Saturday, holding several kickoff rallies across his home state of Texas.

Since announcing he will run for president earlier in March, O'Rourke has proven to be a prolific fundraiser with an ability to garner large amounts of attention, putting him in the upper tier of candidates in an increasingly large field of Democrats all vying for the nomination.

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