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LynneSin

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19. I think Bernie can do us much more good fighting for us in the Senate

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 07:16 PM

Apr 2015

I adore Bernie Sanders but he's already 74 years old. And that's the age Reagan was his SECOND term. Bernie doesn't show any signs of slowing down but we need to make sure we have a balanced ticket especially IF the nomination is Clinton. Obama was smart to balance his youth out with experience (older Biden). If Clinton were to get the nomination she would be smart to go with younger.

And with the hispanic population being the fastest growing population here in the United States it would be smart to consider an up and coming hispanic politician like Julian or Joaquin Castro (they are twins). I know Joaquin is in the US House of Representatives which might give him more 'experience' but Julian was a 3 time mayor of one of the largest cities in the US along with being the HUD secretary and brings strong domestic creds to the table. I think why people favor Julian is because he is the married one whereas Joaquin is still single.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] appalachiablue Apr 2015 OP

Mrs. Greenspan remembers the "Cuban American" Julian Castro Politicalboi Apr 2015 #1

So Andrea Mitchell commented about Julian Castro recently? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #7

LOL...Andrea is such a twit. nt Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #10

I've still yet to see either Castro have an original idea Gman Apr 2015 #2

Who would you consider for VP with Clinton? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #14

Apparently, Julian's mom thinks he's in the running! Avalux Apr 2015 #3

v. Walker / Rubio lapfog_1 Apr 2015 #4

I like that idea! Little Star Apr 2015 #5

You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2015 #6

Interesting and very much worth considering- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #8

Take out the Clinton part and it might be a good ticket. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #9

I think O'Malley is worth checking out too. Pretty slim field nowdays- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #13

I have long thought that would be the ticket. NV Whino Apr 2015 #11

This occured to me a while ago too. Same for the large age gap, 40-60 in Dems. except for appalachiablue Apr 2015 #12

The assumption that Hillary will be the nominee aside,... BlueStater Apr 2015 #15

That's what we'll know if it's a serious plan. Mayor of San Antonio, HUD Secy., Stanford, Harvard appalachiablue Apr 2015 #17

I always think Obama picked Julian Castro as keynote the same way Kerry picked Obama LynneSin Apr 2015 #20

'zactly.;) cilla4progress Apr 2015 #27

Correct. This campaign 2016 was a strategy plan in the making. misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #32

Forgive me for not being impressed. BlueStater Apr 2015 #21

Who are you impressed with, and an asset for the ticket and the Dems.? appalachiablue Apr 2015 #25

I'd much rather have Bernie Sanders as VP. Initech Apr 2015 #16

Or President! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #18

Amen to that! Initech Apr 2015 #24

I think Bernie can do us much more good fighting for us in the Senate LynneSin Apr 2015 #19

No they are both married now. northoftheborder Apr 2015 #34

That must have happened recently LynneSin Apr 2015 #37

Married & they have adorable kids too, Julian a girl; Joaquin a girl & boy. True, it's difficult appalachiablue Apr 2015 #43

I doubt Hillary would pick anyone from the Obama administration davidn3600 Apr 2015 #22

If we are going with Mayors why not Rham for her VP? Autumn Apr 2015 #23

Name recognition & a mayor, but Not Rahm! There would be chaos- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #26

He had strong ties to the Clinton administration Autumn Apr 2015 #29

I like Rahm. Octafish Apr 2015 #28

Pretty eye opening article there. I'm shocked Obama kept them on if the slightest bit of Autumn Apr 2015 #33

Recently on FSTV (Free Speech TV) I saw part of a talk Ron Suskind gave to a group about his appalachiablue Apr 2015 #40

Remembering the S&L debacle, I posted the following on Sept. 21, 2008... Octafish Apr 2015 #41

That's a winner! DCBob Apr 2015 #30

Is he qualified to be President? madville Apr 2015 #31

Julian doesn't speak spanish. Ilsa Apr 2015 #35

I doubt that would be held against him, it's fairly common in the 2nd, 3rd gens. from what appalachiablue Apr 2015 #36

I hope you're right. Ilsa Apr 2015 #38

He might be taking some instruction btw. If that's a deal breaker in TX and they expel non- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #39

UPDATE: OP Video added of JULIAN CASTRO speaking in 2013 on Latino influence in US culture. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #42