URGENT: Bloomberg Names His New Target...TEXAS

Published on February 20, 2020
Duration: 6:24

This video discusses Everytown for Gun Safety and Michael Bloomberg's significant investment of at least $8 million in Texas for the current election cycle. The organization aims to 'flip' Texas, similar to their success in Virginia, by supporting candidates and running ads. They are leveraging poll data suggesting support for red flag laws and universal background checks among Texans, and have mobilized an estimated 400,000 volunteers in the state. The video highlights specific Republican representatives in Texas targeted by this effort and emphasizes the need for gun rights advocates to mobilize in response.

Quick Summary

Michael Bloomberg's Everytown for Gun Safety is investing at least $8 million in Texas for the current election cycle, aiming to 'flip' the state. They are leveraging poll data showing support for red flag laws and universal background checks, and have mobilized an estimated 400,000 volunteers to support candidates and run ads.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bloomberg's Texas Target
  2. 00:09Previous Texas Poll & Concerns
  3. 00:55Everytown & Bloomberg's $8M Texas Investment
  4. 01:15Virginia Success as Blueprint
  5. 01:32Unprecedented Financial & Grassroots Effort
  6. 01:52Chris Carr: Texas as Emerging Battleground
  7. 02:22Previous $60M Election Year Spending
  8. 02:42Shannon Watts: Texas is the Big Target
  9. 02:57400,000 Volunteers in Texas
  10. 03:37Revisiting Texas Poll Data
  11. 04:09Texas Gun Rights Mobilization
  12. 04:20Virginia's Blueprint for Fending Off Attacks
  13. 04:51Targeting Specific Texas Representatives
  14. 05:09Flipping Nine Seats in the House
  15. 05:21Call to Action for Texans
  16. 05:34The Goal: Gain Texas
  17. 05:46Support the Channel
  18. 06:16Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Bloomberg's organization planning to do in Texas?

Michael Bloomberg's organization, Everytown for Gun Safety, plans to spend at least $8 million in Texas during the current election cycle. Their goal is to 'flip' the state by supporting candidates, running ads, and mobilizing an estimated 400,000 volunteers to push for gun control measures.

How much money is Everytown for Gun Safety investing in Texas elections?

Everytown for Gun Safety, backed by Michael Bloomberg, has announced plans to spend at least $8 million in Texas for the current election cycle. This investment is intended to influence election outcomes and advance their gun control agenda in the state.

What specific gun control measures does Everytown cite as having support in Texas?

Everytown for Gun Safety cites poll data suggesting broad support among Texans for gun control. Specifically, they mention 87% of likely voters supporting background checks on all gun purchases and 80% supporting red flag laws.

Which Texas politicians are specifically targeted by Everytown's efforts?

Everytown for Gun Safety is reportedly targeting Republican representatives in Texas, including Dan Crenshaw, Michael McCaul, Chip Roy, and John Carter. They also plan to focus on districts left open by Republican retirements.

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