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Related: About this forumJoaquin Castro will not run for Senate in 2018
Just got this email:
(to me), since you are a long time supporter, I wanted to make sure you were the first one to hear my decision about running for Senate.
Over the last few months, Ive traveled across our great state listening to Texans from every background and every walk of life. Along the way, I met incredible folks with important stories to tell. Ive been inspired by their passion and their optimism.
In every conversation, one thing was clear: Texans want a Senator who will stand up for their families, not stand down to Donald Trump.
Ive kept my pledge to fight for hard-working Texans, and Ill keep doing that. However, with the threats posed by Russia and North Korea, coupled with the reckless behavior of this Administration and their failure to invest in economic opportunity for the American people, at this time I believe I can best continue that work by focusing on my duties in the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees.
My family has been a critical part of this process, and I want to thank my wife, Anna, for her amazing support. We are the proud parents of two young children, so, like many Texas families, we must consider what kind of state and country they will inherit. Im convinced I can help shape that brighter future, and I promise to continue standing up for my family, and yours.
To everyone who shared their story with me, who came to one of our rallies across Texas ready to take action, and who encouraged me to run, I want to say two things:
First, and most importantly, thank you.
Second, this is just the beginning, so keep it up. Our work is just getting started. Ill keep traveling this state to help any candidate for any office who is willing to stand up for Texas and create a brighter future for all Americans.
During President Barack Obamas farewell speech, he asked us once more to believe; not in his ability to create change, but in OURS.
Positive change can only happen if we make it happen. I look forward to doing my part. Thank you for doing yours.
Sincerely,
Joaquin Castro
Over the last few months, Ive traveled across our great state listening to Texans from every background and every walk of life. Along the way, I met incredible folks with important stories to tell. Ive been inspired by their passion and their optimism.
In every conversation, one thing was clear: Texans want a Senator who will stand up for their families, not stand down to Donald Trump.
Ive kept my pledge to fight for hard-working Texans, and Ill keep doing that. However, with the threats posed by Russia and North Korea, coupled with the reckless behavior of this Administration and their failure to invest in economic opportunity for the American people, at this time I believe I can best continue that work by focusing on my duties in the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees.
My family has been a critical part of this process, and I want to thank my wife, Anna, for her amazing support. We are the proud parents of two young children, so, like many Texas families, we must consider what kind of state and country they will inherit. Im convinced I can help shape that brighter future, and I promise to continue standing up for my family, and yours.
To everyone who shared their story with me, who came to one of our rallies across Texas ready to take action, and who encouraged me to run, I want to say two things:
First, and most importantly, thank you.
Second, this is just the beginning, so keep it up. Our work is just getting started. Ill keep traveling this state to help any candidate for any office who is willing to stand up for Texas and create a brighter future for all Americans.
During President Barack Obamas farewell speech, he asked us once more to believe; not in his ability to create change, but in OURS.
Positive change can only happen if we make it happen. I look forward to doing my part. Thank you for doing yours.
Sincerely,
Joaquin Castro
Another great Democrat is running to beat Cruz. His name is Beto O'Rourke. I got to hear him talk the other day and I dig him greatly.
http://www.betofortexas.com/
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Joaquin Castro will not run for Senate in 2018 (Original Post)
blogslut
May 2017
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Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)1. Could Julian run?
blogslut
(37,993 posts)2. Anything is possible.
I dig Beto. He's smart. He doesn't take PAC money. He supports Democratic causes. He is visiting all 254 counties in Texas. He is the state representative for Texas' 16th district (El Paso).