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malthaussen

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

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Tue Feb 6, 2018, 01:17 PM

Feb 2018

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

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Julian Castro: 'I have every interest in running' for president in 2020 [View all] DonViejo Feb 2018 OP

"Interest" is not "intention," of course. malthaussen Feb 2018 #1

Nope. Sorry, we need a heavy hitter, who is more of a natural. LuvLoogie Feb 2018 #2

I doubt it. Article 2 of the US Constitution reads: Calista241 Feb 2018 #3

Julian Castro was born in San Antonio, and is a man... (Oops, silly me). targetpractice Feb 2018 #4

A brief legislative history is a great advantage TheDebbieDee Feb 2018 #5

I am a Texas Dem and I like him but after efhmc Feb 2018 #6

agree, i think the Tx governorship would be a better choice for this young buck onetexan Feb 2018 #16

Luis Gutierrez is a good choice, but so are either of the Castro brothers. marble falls Feb 2018 #14

Too soon for them. I thought the same about Wendy and once efhmc Feb 2018 #30

Eric Garcetti, LA mayor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Garcetti efhmc Feb 2018 #7

Okay! A candidacy to talk about, and Hispanic. Hortensis Feb 2018 #8

I'm interested in this guy. irisblue Feb 2018 #9

I like what little I know about him lillypaddle Feb 2018 #10

Kennedy/Castro 2020 chuckstevens Feb 2018 #11

And if he's the choice, I would have absolutely no problem voting for him. He and his brother .... marble falls Feb 2018 #12

Needs more experience... run for Governor instead. tinrobot Feb 2018 #13

I agree. Governor or Senator TexasBushwhacker Feb 2018 #17

I think hed make a natural VP djg21 Feb 2018 #15

I was hoping that Castro would run for governor of Texas this year. Lonestarblue Feb 2018 #18

I would happily vote for this fine Democrat 4now Feb 2018 #19

No Joe Kennedy. No Julian Castro. BlueStater Feb 2018 #20

I will support him. McCamy Taylor Feb 2018 #21

It will be very difficult for Russia to pull a "Jill Stein" with Castro. McCamy Taylor Feb 2018 #22

well you better up your profile then RussBLib Feb 2018 #23

Don't you love how we demand political experience from our candidates Yavin4 Feb 2018 #24

So Donald Trump is our new standard for presidential qualifications? BlueStater Feb 2018 #25

Trump is exactly why we demand political experience from *our* candidates. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #26

A cheater, a liar, a pervert, a Cha Feb 2018 #28

I have an interest of voting for him. Laffy Kat Feb 2018 #27

Duckworth / Castro Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2018 #29

Good! We will have a really good bunch of candidates to choose from! Hekate Feb 2018 #31

He would make a great VP and Joaquin would be a great Senator to replace Cornyn Dem_4_Life Feb 2018 #32