“Beto O'Rourke will emerge as the Democratic front runner within the next 4 months.”

By Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) · Posted 8 Jan 2019 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · 90% confidence

What they posted

Mark my words: @BetoORourke will emerge as the Democratic front runner within the next 4 months.

Why it's Bulls**t

Reliable sources including Reuters (3% support by June 2019), NYT (dropped out after struggling, 1% in Iowa), Dallas Morning News, Texas Tribune, and RCP polling averages establish O'Rourke never emerged as the Democratic front-runner by May 2019 or thereafter; he remained in the middle or lower tier and exited the race.

Sources

• Reuters
• The New York Times
• Fox News
• Associated Press
• Dallas Morning News
• Texas Tribune
• New York Magazine
• Emerson College