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In reply to the discussion: Dems Already Looking At Possible VP Candidates To Run On Clinton Ticket [View all]riversedge
(80,845 posts)78. It is Julian...
https://www.texastribune.org/2015/10/19/castros-veep-buzz-enters-new-stage-clinton-rally/

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton addresses supporters during a campaign rally Thursday in San Antonio. Joined on stage by U.S. Housing Secretary Julián Castro, she kicked off a months-long effort to energize Hispanic voters known as Latinos for Hillary.
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Castro's VP Buzz Hits New High With Clinton Endorsement
by Patrick Svitek Oct. 19, 2015 11Comments
If the buzz about Julián Castro's vice presidential prospects wasn't deafening before last week, it is now.
Castro's endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president delivered at a festive rally Thursday in his hometown of San Antonio breathed more life than ever into the idea that he's her running mate-in-waiting for the Democratic ticket. For supporters of Castro, the U.S. housing secretary and former San Antonio mayor, the event provided the clearest glimpse yet at what a Castro-Clinton pairing could look like and they loved what they saw.
"When you look at Juliáns incredible rise, how could he not be at the top of the list?" asked Christian Archer, Castro's political chief when he was mayor. "Theres a clear message when you do your first big rally [in Texas] and its right here in San Antonio.
"That looked like a winning American ticket," Archer added, guessing that some who came to the rally were just as excited to see Castro as Clinton. ........................
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Dems Already Looking At Possible VP Candidates To Run On Clinton Ticket [View all]
big_dog
Nov 2015
OP
That would be a riot. I vividly remember Joe Biden saying he wouldn't take the VP
appalachiablue
Nov 2015
#70
"Some have even suggested a moderate Republican for the slot...". Interesting indeed. eom
Purveyor
Nov 2015
#5
No surprise there -- they're expecting to run one for Prez too. Might as well be consistent n/t
JonLeibowitz
Nov 2015
#15
there is no such thing as a moderate republican, those have pretty much left the party or
hollysmom
Nov 2015
#8
They're trying to *diversify* the ticket. Already have one moderate Repuke!
JonLeibowitz
Nov 2015
#16
I don't know what repug she would pick. I see none I'd want a heartbeat away from the pres'y
wordpix
Nov 2015
#67
Two First Ladies as P & VP? Wouldn't that be rad. She better worry about first things first.
Elmer S. E. Dump
Nov 2015
#92
some of the "best moderate" repugs are in the pres race and who to choose from the Klown car?
wordpix
Nov 2015
#66
Nov 10 PPP poll SC Dem primary voters: HC: 72, BS, 18 MO: 5 & Hillary WON Debate 67%
riversedge
Nov 2015
#40
A large number of Texas Democratis are working very very hard to turn Texas blue
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#81
Sanders has no chance of being the nominee unless and until he demonstrates that he can compete
Gothmog
Nov 2015
#85
My guess is Castro in order to lock up the Hispanic vote and make the Repubs nervous in TX
LonePirate
Nov 2015
#61
In other news: POLL: @HillaryClinton is crushing it in SC: HRC--> 72% to 18% for Bernie Sanders,
riversedge
Nov 2015
#79
Basic strategy for choosing a VP: Pick someone from an important contested state.
tclambert
Nov 2015
#89