Julian Castro forms presidential exploratory committee, sets Jan. 12 announcement

[DonViejo]

Last edited Wed Jan 2, 2019, 01:17 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: Texas Tribune via Rawstory


TEXAS TRIBUNE
02 JAN 2019 AT 06:34 ET

Julián Castro is taking another step toward a 2020 presidential campaign.

The former housing secretary and San Antonio mayor announced Wednesday that he has formed an exploratory committee, Julián for the Future, to consider a bid and will make an announcement Jan. 12 in San Antonio. Castro has made little secret of his intentions, saying in recent weeks that he is likely to join what is expected to be a crowded field for the Democratic presidential nomination.

“I’m definitely leaning a certain direction,” Castro said with a laugh while speaking with reporters Wednesday afternoon inside his San Antonio home. “You guys gotta give me a little mystery here.”

Castro may not be the only Texan who ends up in the race to unseat Republican President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso is being urged to run after his closer-than-expected November race against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. And O’Rourke has loomed large over Castro’s 2020 preparations in recent weeks.



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[TexasBushwhacker]

1. He should have challenged Greg Abbott for Governor

His highest elected office is Mayor of San Antonio, which has a weak mayor ststem of government. I expected him to challenge Ted Cruz, but Beto beat him to the punch. He should have challenged Gregg Abbott for Governor. He should challenge Cornyn for Senate in 2020. But he's not ready to be POTUS. No way.

[McKim]

2. His First Name is Misspelled in the Headline

Please fix the headline as his first name is misspelled. Thanks.

[old guy]

3. Well, we'll have to wait for Politico

to tell us if he is likable enough.

[CatWoman]

5. rofl

yep

[appalachiablue]

4. Did the Castros support Beto? I never read anything.