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O’Rourke: People with disabilities will help lead campaign

Posted on March 21, 2019

Originally published March 21, 2019 by Associated Press
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Beto O'Rourke
Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke addresses a gathering during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Manchester, N.H., Thursday, March 21, 2019. O'Rourke announced last week that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke recently committed to employing people with disabilities in his campaign and, should he win the 2020 election, his administration. O’Rourke, whose sister has developmental disabilities, said in New Hampshire that putting individuals with disabilities in senior campaign positions is the best way to make sure his policies meet the nation’s needs.

Read the full story from Associated Press here.

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