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CitizenLeft

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19. I love it, but...

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 03:51 AM

Dec 2013

...as he's only the mayor of a city not considered a "major" city (like NY, Chi., LA), he would be labeled unqualified. Yes, I know, the Palin makes any "unqualified" argument moot in perpetuity; nevertheless, that's what the media and the right will pound-pound-pound daily. It might not matter, because the support from the Latin community would be enormous and might blow all of that out of the water. It would be risky, but I do like him a lot. If only he were a congressman... like his brother, elected only last year, though. But I think Julian has more charisma than Joaquin, and would be the better pick as far as that goes. If only he were a governor.

You never know, you might get your wish.

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You don't have to like it. I predict now it will be Clinton-Castro. [View all] joshcryer Dec 2013 OP

I'd agree that someone with solid progressive credentials will need to be on the ticket. Firebrand Gary Dec 2013 #1

Care to share? joshcryer Dec 2013 #2

Thanks Josh, however I must decline. Firebrand Gary Dec 2013 #3

Fair enough! I hope they are an uber progressive! joshcryer Dec 2013 #4

actually I posted this on Tuesday in a comment beachbum bob Dec 2013 #5

The photo is from a photo shoot in LA - in early November. nt TBF Dec 2013 #9

Agree. Predicted it to a friend last night elfin Dec 2013 #6

I have a Clinton/Castro bumper sticker Gothmog Dec 2013 #7

I just pulled it from his Facebook page - TBF Dec 2013 #8

I kind of want to hate on you for this, btw. joshcryer Dec 2013 #20

I would say I'm Julian's biggest fan but I know he has TBF Dec 2013 #24

Suits me. (nt) Paladin Dec 2013 #10

Good guess. I like it, he is also from Texas!! If Texas goes blue all bets are off!! Pisces Dec 2013 #11

I said that right after the Dem convention when he spoke... Rosco T. Dec 2013 #12

Warren for Atty General TBF Dec 2013 #13

Bookmarked... Agschmid Dec 2013 #14

Which one? Brother Buzz Dec 2013 #15

Julian - TBF Dec 2013 #25

I predict you're wrong. BlueStater Dec 2013 #16

Heh. He's older than George P. Bush comrade - TBF Dec 2013 #26

Liberals will be falling all over themselves to vote for Hillary Clinton alcibiades_mystery Dec 2013 #17

Why did she go to CAP and sprinkle her speech with "progressive"? joshcryer Dec 2013 #18

But her move to the left will just be bullshit rhetoric... polichick Dec 2013 #31

You wish. polichick Dec 2013 #30

I love it, but... CitizenLeft Dec 2013 #19

I agree that, qualification-wise, Joaquín would be better. joshcryer Dec 2013 #21

Julian has a beautiful family CitizenLeft Dec 2013 #23

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the US TBF Dec 2013 #28

WAY too early to be making ANY predictions. RBInMaine Dec 2013 #22

Works for me. madaboutharry Dec 2013 #27

Nope. You're not thinking like Hillary Proud Public Servant Dec 2013 #29

That's the image Clinton has to change. Even Bill said that was Hillary's failing last time. joshcryer Dec 2013 #36

Nothing-- nothing -- will make Hillary seem more fake Proud Public Servant Dec 2013 #38

Castro Not Ready to be President? American Werewolf Dec 2013 #40

Neither Coyotl Dec 2013 #32

Ohhhhhhhh! hedgehog Dec 2013 #33

Hoping she picks Castro. American Werewolf Dec 2013 #34

Nah.... Castro is to old and not even American! whistler162 Dec 2013 #35

Yup. I called it a while back. ancianita Dec 2013 #37

I would like that. I would also like Clinton/Grayson. nt stevenleser Dec 2013 #39