BREAKING: Julian Castro forms Presidential Exploratory Committee

[brooklynite]

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[LakeArenal]

1. Love him. But no.

[tritsofme]

2. Not a serious contender. His campaign is a tryout for the vice presidency.

[Buckeyeblue]

3. I agree

[NewJeffCT]

4. I would lean towards that as well

I liked his speech at the 2012 DNC

[Garrett78]

17. 30 people will run with 25 trying out for VP or a cabinet post.

That's only a slight exaggeration.

[Autumn]

5. He's a nice guy. No.

[Yosemito]

6. To those saying "no" without elaboration. Is it because he's not white like Beto

Explaining your rejection of Julian would help.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. That's an odd question to ask of an online community that adores President Obama.

[Yosemito]

9. if you don't say why not Julian and yes Beto

You're gonna sound racist until you explain what Beto has that Julian doesn't. Even if you voted for Obama 5 times.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. It has nothing to do with either of those fine young men's accomplishments.

Beto O'Rourke has proven himself to be a great campaigner. He has the "it" factor like Obama, Kennedy, and Clinton.

Every time we run a charismatic candidate we win. Every time we run a candidate who lacks charisma we don't. Maybe that isn't fair but it's true. In that vein Cory Booker has a better chance than Julian Castro.

[Yosemito]

11. So it's not about policy?

I finally got you guys to admit it.
If it's about charisma, Oprah it is.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

12. Hard to govern, i.e. enact policy if you don't win, am I right?

[Yosemito]

14. Are you talking about straw polls?

Or future elections?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

16. Observation.

Every time we run a charismatic candidate we win.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

23. "Us guys"?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. LOL

[Autumn]

18. I'm a Latina and I say no. It's him AFAIC. To use Obama's words, he's likable enough,

I just don't think he is one to beat Trump or what we need at this time.

[Dem_4_Life]

21. Out of the twins Joaquin has done more and proven more leadership than Julian

As mayor of San Antonio he was more of a figure head and really doesn't have a lot of governing involved. As the head of HUD I really can't think of anything that stood out that he did.

He would be better to run for Governor or against Cornyn than run for President. This has nothing to do with Beto just an independent observation of Julian overall.

Joaquin is a completely different story he has accomplished much more in my view than his brother. Julian is a nice guy but he can help the Democratic party overall in other ways.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. Nice young man but he's not going to be the nominee.

[Adrahil]

13. I like him, but have not been impressed with recent appearances.

But I know he's been planning a run for a while.

He might surprise if he really steps up. Otherwise, I could see him as a good Veep or a cabinet official.

[helpisontheway]

15. I'm sorry but he is kinda boring..:( I want Obama like excitement again. Nt

[Eric J in MN]

19. Every Democratic president was previously a governor or a US Senator. NT

NT

[rogue emissary]

20. Glad he's exploring a run.

He has a path to victory, and he's one of only two men I'd vote for in a primary.

[Claritie Pixie]

22. Wow. Surprised by the negative responses here. Does anyone remember this?

Please watch then give an opinion. He is not boring.