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TexasTowelie

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18. The thing is that Castro only has a following in the San Antonio area.

Reply to totodeinhere (Reply #16)

Thu Jan 16, 2020, 09:15 PM

Jan 2020

He doesn't even do well in the cities south of San Antonio or the Rio Grande Valley. While he doesn't add diversity to the ticket, O'Rourke is far more popular in Texas than Castro.

BTW, it's Julián instead of Julio (the character on Sanford & Son). Beto speaks Spanish, Julián not so much.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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The thing is that Castro only has a following in the San Antonio area. TexasTowelie Jan 2020 #18

I like Castro. But two things are wrong with your analysis. spooky3 Jan 2020 #30

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And as thanks squirecam Jan 2020 #34

I'd love her on the ticket. MontanaFarmer Jan 2020 #35