Yesterday, Beto (Robert) O'Rourke announced his candidacy for the presidency.  Only six months ago, he said he would not run.  Increasing the field by another white heterosexual will help dilute the already crowded field.  Hopefully, many more Democrats will choose to run soon.  Maybe the next will be former Vice President Biden. Here is the benefit of Beto's announcement. Beto is the new rock star on the left.  He cannot stake a moderate position, as he has already supported the usual extreme positions that most of his opponents have previously enumerated.  But his most ardent followers are younger and highly motivated to change the world.  Already pundits are arguing that he is moderate.  If that is so, which it is not unless his opponent is Bernie Sanders, he is likely to take votes and polling numbers from Biden. So far, Uncle Joe presents the most reasonable option to fend off...(Read Full Post)