Democrat Beto O'Rourke said the Uvalde, TX shooting "may be funny for you, (expletive), but it's not funny to me."
"Racism and violence that had long been apart of America was welcomed out into the open and directed to my hometown of El Paso."
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Here's a look at some of the 2020 candidates' statements in Detroit and how they compare with the facts.
O'Rourke notes that he's spoken about the legacy of slavery in the U.S., but that such discussions now have "a much more personal connection."
Ten candidates, including Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke, converged on stage in Miami Wednesday for the first Democratic candidate debate.