New Texas 2-step may put Texas even more in play!!

[Amimnoch]

”Joaquin Castro “All But Certain” to Challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate, Source Says”

https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/joaquin-castro-challenge-john-cornyn-senate-seat/

Joaquin Castro, the Democratic congressman from San Antonio, “is all but certain” to enter next year’s race for U.S. Senate and take on incumbent Republican John Cornyn, a source familiar with Castro’s thinking said Thursday.

The move would profoundly change the dynamics of the 2020 campaign and put Texas squarely on center stage, with two Texans already in the Democratic primary race and Joaquin taking on a longtime Republican senator who many see as vulnerable, especially during a presidential election year.

“We’ll be making an announcement in the very near future,” said Matthew Jones, Castro’s campaign adviser.

This could be great news! Joaquin for Senate combined with a Beto for President could REALLY energize the Democratic Party vote for Texas this cycle. Each would feed the energy of the other.

A reminder, if Texas flips, it’s over for the Republicans. Beto on the National ticket put’s it in play. Now, with Castro throwing in to go against Cornyn, it’s even more so.

[Cha]

1. Wow! Stranger things

have happened! And, this would in the Strange Good Column!

[Recursion]

2. Who's the second Texan in the primary? (nt)

[Recursion]

3. nm. Williamson. Forgot about her. (nt)

[hedda_foil]

4. Jauquin Castro's twin brother Julian.

Last edited Sat Mar 16, 2019, 01:57 PM - Edit history (1)

On edit: I just noticed that spellcheck turned his name into Justice and corrected it back to Jauquin.

[McCamy Taylor]

5. Yes! Yes! Yes!

Oh, and extra applause for this being a political strategy thread that does not Divide and Conquer or Kneecap.