The Kubera Principle

O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?

O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?Outside, some waited in the cold, hoping to catch a glimpse of him.  By that measure, his tour across eastern Iowa last week was largely a success. O’Rourke, a former three-term U.S. congressman from Texas, became a celebrity last year when his longshot bid to unseat U.S. Senator Ted Cruz drew national attention and a torrent of money. O’Rourke, 46, is a wealthy, white man from a conservative-leaning state who is more moderate on several key issues than many of his competitors.