Last week, Democrat presidential candidate Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke tweeted a video asking for donations to pay for gas as he travels the countryside campaigning. However, it’s looking like some of that money he raised might have to be diverted to pay for a ticket:

Beto O’Rourke’s gray van just got a $50 parking ticket. O’Rourke, who was driving, left it in a no parking area outside the Manchester Courthouse while he went across the street at Consuelo’s Taqueria. An advance staffer quickly moved the van. Here’s where it was. pic.twitter.com/SmkJqUhEp9 — Eric Bradner (@ericbradner) March 21, 2019

Perhaps another video is in order:

“Hello this it Beto and this is a $50 parking ticket. I need your donation to pay this parking ticket and many more just like it as I travel this great country.” — Michael Lañe (@1MichaelLane) March 21, 2019

Next up: A fundraising appeal to O'Rourke supporters, to help him pay his parking tickets. https://t.co/QkPwFagDi0 — Matt Viser (@mviser) March 21, 2019

Wait for it!

There was a table to stand on. He could not be deterred! https://t.co/m8Mp1Us7vD — Damon Linker (@DamonLinker) March 21, 2019

Did the health department ticket him for standing on the lunch counter? — JFH (@JeromehartlF) March 21, 2019

"Beto O’Rourke’s gray van just got a $50 parking ticket." – via @ericbradner https://t.co/n1WRKyc1SU

Look what is just across the street:https://t.co/1HLU965Mh1 pic.twitter.com/lhMcEHafVB — Jeryl Bier (@JerylBier) March 21, 2019

That no parking sign is pretty obvious. Someone should give Beto a breathalyzer. https://t.co/dNEjDBmOm3 — Eric Spencer (@JustEric) March 21, 2019

Technically, if you elect him, he gets a motorcade and these sorts of problems can be avoided. https://t.co/NGJBTOqlHX — Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) March 21, 2019

Maybe O’Rourke should just get a driver:

Beto O'Rourke is STILL having issues with law enforcement while driving. https://t.co/55PMSMVIVq — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 21, 2019

So Beto ran away from another vehicle violation. — Michael Babb (@p25735) March 21, 2019

Let's face it, this is hardly the worst thing he's ever done while driving. https://t.co/r1Nm8al6QK — Jay Tee Ell Oh Ell (@jtLOL) March 21, 2019

Fact check: TRUE.

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