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Joaquin Castro should be taken seriously as a 2020 candidate. (Original Post) MoonRiver Feb 2018 OP
You mean Joaquin? texasfiddler Feb 2018 #1
Thanks, I changed. MoonRiver Feb 2018 #2
Ya, that's a problem. Merlot Feb 2018 #16
This country would never elect someone Glamrock Feb 2018 #3
Cause we did not elect Barack HUSSEIN Obama twice? MoonRiver Feb 2018 #4
Exactly! Glamrock Feb 2018 #5
Oh, yeah! MoonRiver Feb 2018 #6
Can you tell us what he has done to justify being in that category ? OnDoutside Feb 2018 #7
I like the way he presents himself. He's correct on the issues I care about. MoonRiver Feb 2018 #9
I agree he presents himself well, but maybe too well ? Kamala Harris is only OnDoutside Feb 2018 #12
Yes, he hasn't done much to raise his profile Merlot Feb 2018 #15
I wanted Hillary to choose him cilla4progress Feb 2018 #8
I did too. Might have made the difference. MoonRiver Feb 2018 #10
Yes, could have created some enthusiasm. cilla4progress Feb 2018 #11
"Hispanic vote?" really, we're going there? Merlot Feb 2018 #13
What moniker do you suggest? MoonRiver Feb 2018 #14

OnDoutside

(19,957 posts)
7. Can you tell us what he has done to justify being in that category ?
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:30 AM
Feb 2018

I'm not being negative but interested to know.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
9. I like the way he presents himself. He's correct on the issues I care about.
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:36 AM
Feb 2018

I don't have a list of his legislative accomplishments at hand, but I believe his voting record is extremely progressive. Obama had spent less time in the Senate than Castro has in the House when he got the nomination.

OnDoutside

(19,957 posts)
12. I agree he presents himself well, but maybe too well ? Kamala Harris is only
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:41 AM
Feb 2018

In the door a wet week and I would suggest has a higher profile. Even Eric Swalwell has a much higher profile. It won't come to him, he needs to get out there and claim it.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
15. Yes, he hasn't done much to raise his profile
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:57 AM
Feb 2018

"Presenting himself well" won't get him anywhere.

Hearing Kamala Harris taking on people testifying to the senate...that was impactful. She's tough, smart, and cool-headed. Definatly got my attention.

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)
11. Yes, could have created some enthusiasm.
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:41 AM
Feb 2018

plus, right thing to do.

I believe Dems must always from here on out have POC on our national tickets.

I know many here disagree and say they don't care, its about positions. Obviously positions matter and there is a Dem platform.

It's about representatiion.

I also think most POC will share that their ethnicity / race does matter, in their daily lives.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
13. "Hispanic vote?" really, we're going there?
Sun Feb 25, 2018, 11:53 AM
Feb 2018

Just like all those women who were, we were assured, vote for Hillary just because?

Is "Hispanic" really still used?

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