Julian Castro: 'I have every interest in running' for president in 2020

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY LUIS SANCHEZ - 02/06/18 11:38 AM EST

Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio, Texas and secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama, says he has "every interest in running" for president in 2020.

Castro is expected to headline the New Hampshire Young Democrats Granite Slate Awards Dinner next Friday — a move that could mark the start of a 2020 bid. New Hampshire, which holds the country’s first presidential primaries, is usually a strong testing ground for candidates eyeing a presidential run.

"I have every interest in running" in 2020 for president, Castro told NBC News. "Part of the process of figuring out whether I'm going to run is going to listen to folks and feel the temperature of voters."

The event hosted by the Young Democrats is usually attended by a little more than 100 people. However, this year, interest has been so high they had to move the event to a larger venue. Tickets are selling for $30 to $2,500.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/372523-julian-castro-i-have-every-interest-in-running-for-president-in-2020

[malthaussen]

1. "Interest" is not "intention," of course.

No doubt it is too far in the future to be talking about intention -- unless one is Donald Trump, who hasn't stopped campaigning since he was "elected."

-- Mal

[LuvLoogie]

2. Nope. Sorry, we need a heavy hitter, who is more of a natural.

Mr. Castro comes off as a bit hackneyed to me. I am skeptical of those who have not held statewide office. Senator or governor from Texas would be impressive.

That said, I do like Luis Gutierrez as a candidate. I don't think he would win the nomination, but I do think he could drive the conversation. He is very well spoken and has an edge. He is in the moment and not too shy to take a rhetorical swing. Another Chicago guy.

I don't know who it's going to be, but they are going to have to be quick and tough. If the U.S. annexed Canada, would that make Jennifer Granholm eligible?

[Calista241]

3. I doubt it. Article 2 of the US Constitution reads:

“No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.”

Even if we annexed Canada, that would not make her a natural born citizen.

[targetpractice]

4. Julian Castro was born in San Antonio, and is a man... (Oops, silly me).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Castro

Upon edit: And, he is 43 years old.

Upon further edit: My bad... I see you were referring to Jennifer Granholm.

[TheDebbieDee]

5. A brief legislative history is a great advantage

For a Dem candidate. There is less ammunition for the republicans to use against the candidate - this worked to Pres O's advantage in 2008...

[efhmc]

6. I am a Texas Dem and I like him but after

hearing speak at the state convention, I find he lacks that spark we need.

[onetexan]

16. agree, i think the Tx governorship would be a better choice for this young buck

to give him some real governing experience. I think he's too wet behind the ears in terms of real experience at this point. He could also use a speaking coach.

[marble falls]

14. Luis Gutierrez is a good choice, but so are either of the Castro brothers.

[efhmc]

30. Too soon for them. I thought the same about Wendy and once

she was dubbed abortion Barbie, it was all over.
(Do you really live in MF?)

[efhmc]

7. Eric Garcetti, LA mayor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Garcetti

??

[Hortensis]

8. Okay! A candidacy to talk about, and Hispanic.

Both good. Castro's resume is light but more substantive than that of another who's been talked up a lot lately and will give him huge competition. ("I love his face. It's so Irish!" Lol.)

Seems to me a big test of viability will be in Castro's ability to focus the energy of Hispanic voters, of course, and that won't be shown for some while.

Go Castros! (Sure to be a family effort).

[irisblue]

9. I'm interested in this guy.

I'll be paying attention.

[lillypaddle]

10. I like what little I know about him

Welcome to the mix!

[chuckstevens]

11. Kennedy/Castro 2020

If you grew up in the Cold War, that has a strange sound to it!

[marble falls]

12. And if he's the choice, I would have absolutely no problem voting for him. He and his brother ....

are examples of tried and true best of the brightest. One thing they are not: they are not fat old white male establishment politicos.

[tinrobot]

13. Needs more experience... run for Governor instead.

[TexasBushwhacker]

17. I agree. Governor or Senator

He needs to be elected to a statewide office.

[djg21]

15. I think hed make a natural VP

I’d like to see him on a ticket with John Hickenlooper or someone a bit more seasoned from a flyover, battleground, or southern state.

[Lonestarblue]

18. I was hoping that Castro would run for governor of Texas this year.

While Texas is still very red in the rural areas, the cities have been turning blue. Abbott will be hard to defeat, but the Democratic candidates running against him do not have the name recognition of Julián Castro and I fear that he will easily win re-election. Running for governor here would have been a logical step for Castro toward a future federal office.

[4now]

19. I would happily vote for this fine Democrat

[BlueStater]

20. No Joe Kennedy. No Julian Castro.

Joe Kennedy is especially too young. He's only 37. He needs to at least get elected to the Senate before he even contemplates running for president.

[McCamy Taylor]

21. I will support him.

[McCamy Taylor]

22. It will be very difficult for Russia to pull a "Jill Stein" with Castro.

The people who could be suckered into thinking that Clinton was too corporate will embrace Castro with his strong family history of populist activism. And since Dreamers in Danger are this years Gay People Who Can't Get Married, his candidacy will make people who support him feel good about themselves. It won't just be a Vote Against Trump. It will be a Vote For Dreamers.

I am betting that the Russians are scared of him and will try to ensnare him in one of their faux sex scandals. Good luck with that. His mama raised him too well for that.

[RussBLib]

23. well you better up your profile then

Julian Castro has not exactly been an inspirational figure, or even an exciting one.

[Yavin4]

24. Don't you love how we demand political experience from our candidates

Meanwhile, what office did Trump have before???

[BlueStater]

25. So Donald Trump is our new standard for presidential qualifications?

That can't be good.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. Trump is exactly why we demand political experience from *our* candidates.

[Cha]

28. A cheater, a liar, a pervert, a

scammer, a money laundering asshole, a celebrity tv show host.. etc etc.

We have higher standards.. like reality.

[Laffy Kat]

27. I have an interest of voting for him.

Need to learn more, but I like what I do know.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

29. Duckworth / Castro

Maybe Prez Tammy can convince Adam Schiff to be Attorney General.

Would it be cruel to ask Hillary to serve as Secretary of State long enough to make Ghazi Gowdy's head explode? She's given so much already.

[Hekate]

31. Good! We will have a really good bunch of candidates to choose from!

[Dem_4_Life]

32. He would make a great VP and Joaquin would be a great Senator to replace Cornyn

I do love the Castro brothers however we need someone who is a more solid stronger candidate for President.