O'Rourke: 'I will not run for president in 2020'
Texas Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who has skyrocketed to star status in the Democratic Party with his underdog bid against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, is ruling out a presidential bid in 2020.
O'Rourke made the comment responding to NBC's Garrett Haake during during a Monday press gaggle in Houston. The Texas Democrat has shattered fundraising records during his time in office, and his closer-than-expected bid has prompted some speculation as to whether he could harness that newfound national brand into a presidential bid.
Polling still shows Cruz with an edge in the race—the Republican has led every single public poll in the race. But the Democrat's team is hopeful that it can score the come-from-behind victory by translating the enthusiasm around his bid leading to strong turnout.
Hear more from O'Rourke's comments to NBC in the video below.
