High stakes for O’Rourke in Texas governor’s debate Friday


              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at UTSA, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six weeks until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, center, arrives for a rally at University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in San Antonio. O'Rourke is still trying to close in on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with six week until Election Day. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              FILE - Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke shakes hands at a Democracy is Indigenous DFW event in Dallas, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. The former El Paso congressman is scheduled to hold a debate with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday night. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
High stakes for O’Rourke in Texas governor’s debate Friday