This is Andrew from Aurora, Colorado. I got the day off work because we got 50

mile an hour winds and about four inches on the snow on the ground so far. I

figured this would be a perfect time to take advantage of my complexes. He did

pool and catch up on back episodes of the NPR Politics podcast. The following was

recorded at 155 pm on I don't know what it is. I so wanted to make sure I had the

time. 155 pm on Thursday March 14th. And let's be honest you know things have

changed in the meantime. Alright let's start the show. Hey there it's the NPR

Politics podcast. Beto O'Rourke has finally made up his mind. He's running

actually for president and the Senate holds a vote to block the president's

national emergency declaration. I'm Domenico Montenarro political editor. I'm

Danielle Kurtz Laban political reporter and I'm Ron Elbing Editor Correspondent and

I'm Mara Lias and National Political Correspondent. Let's kick things off with

Beto O'Rourke early this morning. He tweeted out a video where he announced that

he was running for president. Let's take a listen to some of that. Amy and I are

happy to share with you that I'm running to serve you as the next president of the

United States of America. This is a defining moment of truth for this country

and for every single one of us. The challenges that we face right now the inner

connected crises in our economy, our democracy and our climate have never

been greater and they will either consume us or they will afford us the greatest

opportunity to unleash the genius of the United States of America. Okay so we're

asking you to listen to a video which is always complicated but you guys all

watched it. You all listen to it. The watching is important on this as well.

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