2020 Presidential Election

dark_crystal · 01-12-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

Julian Castro now --

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...o-texas-speech

There was a big turnout with a lot of energy at the announcement event. The article shows him on record with support for Medicare for all and raising taxes on the wealthy. Do not know about free college or student debt relief. Strong on social justice and compassionate borders.

We could do worse. Could he win?

Martina · 01-12-2019, 07:19 PM

I don't know. Turn out and energy are what it takes.

I noticed The Real Bernie Sanders FB group renamed itself Real Bernie Sanders / Tulsi Gabbard Activists.

dark_crystal · 01-12-2019, 07:31 PM

Twitter is already coming for Castro on DASP (Distressed Asset Stabilization Program)

ksrainbow · 01-12-2019, 07:59 PM

I am currently watching/learning/listening and researching every one who declare they are a 2020 presidential candidate.

For those who are currently in an elected position: their past/current/new future voting habits on issues will be insightful.

For those who are not: I am hopeful there is a past and current fact-based source for me to be informed.

Ks-

homoe · 01-12-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ksrainbow

I am currently watching/learning/listening and researching every one who declare they are a 2020 presidential candidate.

For those who are currently in an elected position: their past/current/new future voting habits on issues will be insightful.

For those who are not: I am hopeful there is a past and current fact-based source for me to be informed.

Ks-

homoe · 01-12-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ksrainbow

I am currently watching/learning/listening and researching every one who declare they are a 2020 presidential candidate.

For those who are currently in an elected position: their past/current/new future voting habits on issues will be insightful.

For those who are not: I am hopeful there is a past and current fact-based source for me to be informed.

Ks-

Likewise I'm doing the same.However, I have a long memory and I will NEVER forget, forgive, nor support any of those women who voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh!

ksrainbow · 01-12-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

Likewise I'm doing the same.However, I have a long memory and I will NEVER forget, forgive, nor support any of those women who voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh!

How they voted is definitely one item I will pay close attention too as well!

Ks-

C0LLETTE · 01-13-2019, 08:48 AM

Go whole hog or go home.

If Bill De Blasio declares, support and vote for him.

WheatToast · 01-15-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dark_crystal

There was a big turnout with a lot of energy at the announcement event. The article shows him on record with support for Medicare for all and raising taxes on the wealthy. Do not know about free college or student debt relief. Strong on social justice and compassionate borders.

We could do worse. Could he win?

He could win if he can get past Beto O'Roarke in Texas, but it'll take some hustle. When he was mayor of San Antonio he pulled off raising city taxes to create free kindergarten for any kid who lives there, which has been a resounding success. He was also instrumental in creating "Cafe College," which I believe is a resource center that helps high school kids get into college. Both Castros are unrepenting liberals who value education, individual rights, they don't take PAC money, and the NRA gave them both F's.
Before she retired, his mom Rosie was an administrator for a large community college district in San Antonio. She managed to earn a master's degree while rearing the twins.
I also think, with all of Trump's hatred for Mexicans, Julian is the living embodiment of a second generation Mexican American, whose single mother and immigrant grandmother worked their asses off to put those twins through Stanford and Harvard Law.
Having a Mexican American candidate would, IMO, serve as a sharp contrast to Trump, or any man in the GOP who may replace Trump in 2020. Julian can run circles around Trump in debates; in history, political science, public works and sanity.
I wonder if the demographics, which depict Latinos as America's most rapidly growing population, will be enough to help this guy win?
What are your thoughts?

01-12-2019, 07:19 PM	#2
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ksrainbow Member How Do You Identify?: Valued Relationship Status: UNO Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 773 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,759 Thanked 2,193 Times in 573 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I am currently watching/learning/listening and researching every one who declare they are a 2020 presidential candidate. For those who are currently in an elected position: their past/current/new future voting habits on issues will be insightful. For those who are not: I am hopeful there is a past and current fact-based source for me to be informed. Ks- Last edited by ksrainbow; 01-12-2019 at 07:59 PM. Reason: this thread is a good start.....

01-13-2019, 08:48 AM	#8
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